The Redevelopment of Canada and Japan’s Economic Relationship, 1945-1951: Canadian Perspectives
Journal: UWSpace (University of Waterloo)
Year: 2010

Between 1921 to 1941, Canada and Japan were close trading partners. The end of World&#13;\nWar II provided the two countries with the opportunity to resume their former economic&#13;\nrelationship. However, Japan was a defeated country, lacking in resources and credit, and&#13;\nsubject to the Occupation led by the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers. In contrast,&#13;\nCanada was left with a strong economy and political independence. In 1945, Canada was invited&#13;\nto participate in the Fa