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What was his role in the Chiefs of Staff Committee?

  • Member

  • Clerk

  • Chairperson

  • Spokesperson

Answer

During the Cold War, the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CSC) was the principal body responsible for the coordination of Canada's defence policy and planning. As Chairperson of the CSC, Foulkes was responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of Canada's defence strategy during the Cold War. He also played a key role in the negotiation of the North American Air Defence Agreement (NORAD) with the United States in 1957.
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