The maple leaf and the golden sun: A history of the Philippines-Canada relations, 1949-2019

Date of Publication

9-2021

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts in History

Subject Categories

Diplomatic History

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

History

Thesis Advisor

Arleigh Ross D. Dela Cruz

Defense Panel Member

Marlon S. Delupio
Angelo Christiane D.M. Arriola

Abstract/Summary

The research traces the historical development of Philippines-Canada relations from its beginning in 1949 up to 2019. It discusses the interactions between the Philippine government and the Canadian government and how Philippine-Canadian ties progressed overtime. The researcher explores major areas that best constitute the high points of Philippines-Canada relations, such as political interactions, economic relations and social development. The study analyzes the diplomatic agreements, policies, treaties, aid and assistance, and other key features that are important in diplomatic relations. It also highlights major events in the history of Philippines-Canada ties, such as the establishment of the embassies between 1971 to 1972 and the waste dispute in 2013. The study is grounded on the conceptual framework of Smart Power introduced by Richard L. Armitage and Joseph S. Nye. This framework was used to explain the diplomatic strategies and policies utilized by the Philippine government and Canadian government to ensure growth and balance of bilateral ties. Furthermore, this study employed the descriptive, analytical, and narrative historical method based on M.C. Lemon’s Philosophy of History.

Keywords: Philippine Diplomatic History; Foreign Relations; Philippine-Canadian Relations; Philippines-Canada Relations; Foreign Affairs

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Physical Description

127 leaves

Keywords

International relations—History; International relations; Philippines--Relations--Canada; Canada--Relations--Philippines

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9-13-2021

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