NATO, Canadian-American Relations since World War 2

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INTRODUCTION
There are extensive relationships between the United States of America and Canada given that they share a border and they also have cultural ties that have existed over a long period. It is without the doubt that the relationship between the United States is one of the stable and also mutually beneficial international relationships that have existed in the world. General cooperation has marked Canada and America relations in the economic and political field. However, there are other issues such as Cuba and softwood lumber that have not adversely affected the relationship between the two countries.
Canadian- American Relations Since World War 2
The relationship between the United States can be attributed because both nations share historical ties that have existed over a long period. During World War 2, America and Canada cooperated closely to make sure that they have new levels of prosperity and also a great determination of defeating the Axis powers. Canada’s prime minister, William Lyon Mackenzie and also president Franklin D. Roosevelt were so determined to ensure that both nations do not repeat the mistakes that had been done by the previous leaders CITATION Bla10 \l 1033 (Blayne, 2010). As a way of ensuring that they meet their expectations, they met in August 1940 at Ogdensburg where they agreed to cooperate closely. During the meeting, they also formed Permanent Joint Board on Defense.
The prime minister if Canada worked so hard to make sure that raises the visibility of Canada in the international arena and it is due to this that he held the Quadrant Conference in Quebec. The meeting focused on the military and political strategy of various countries. Trade is one of the best ways through which different neighboring nations can be able to create employment opportunities. Canada is a larger customer of the United States, and it buys more from the America than any other nations. More than 400,000 people cross the border so that they can carry out business and also maintain their family ties CITATION Mic10 \l 1033 (Michael & Reginald, 2010). The efficient flow of legitimate goods across the borders ensures that there is effective economic competitiveness that ensures mutual prosperity.
Canada and America have always worked together since the signing of North American Aerospace Defence Command in 1957. After the Second World War, Canada agreed to be a partner in securing North America. Both nations also work closely in the efforts of promoting international peace and security. Canada and the United States share a border that is close to 9,000 kilometers which is more than 5500 miles CITATION Bas111 \l 1033 (Basil, 2011). It is one of the largest undefended borders, and illegal immigration is one of the issues that are at the top of United States' domestic agenda. However, the problem of illegal immigration is a problem in the US- Mexico border.
The United States Immigration and Naturalization services Department have deployed 8,000 agents along the 2,000-mile US-Mexico border as compared to 300 agents who are who are deployed at the 5,000-mile Canada-US border CITATION Joh11 \l ...