CDAC02205: Department of External Affairs Memorandum from Defence Liaison Division ( May 12, 1958 )/CDAC02208: Memorandum For Cabinet Defence Committee (May 15, 1958)

These documents discuss the conflicts between military and political aims for the refuelling bases, which complicated their construction and operation. Of particular note is the stationing of American arms and personnel on Canadian soil, and the involvement of NATO’s Alert system.