Article: Canada's window on Asia: the establishment of the Tokyo Legation in 1928-1931

Canada's Window on Asia: The Establishment of the Tokyo Legation in 1928 - 1931

TOU CHU DOU LYNHIAVU

Canada's decision to establish diplomatic ties with Japan in 1928 was an important foreign policy initiative. It represented a clear if reluctant recognition on the part of the Depar tment of External Affairs of the importance of Asia - Pacific in general, and Japan in particular. It also reflected the need for Canada to have a "Far Eastern" policy. Canada and Japan had just signed an agreement on immigration, and Japan was Canada's fourth largest trading partner. The Japanese producers demanded protective measures, and the Tokyo Legation worked hard trying to protect Canadian interests. The ...

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