The theory around that decision by the Diefenbaker government goes that the US admin put pressure on Dief and Co. to stand down. They didn't want a large standing army on their northern border...
"Don't worry about a thing. We'll take care of you when the time comes..." Diefenbaker was a spinless idiot.
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"My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars."
- Old Man Luedecke
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