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Stephen Clarkson&#8217;s study demonstrated that the crisis extended to a great many fronts, including defence, the environment and the survival of Canadian culture.<br \/>\nThe September 1984 election brought to Ottawa a new Conservative government, one that seemed determined to embrace Ronald Reagan&#8217;s view of the world. The Conservatives soon came on side with Washington on the &#8220;Stars Wars&#8221; debate. As for foreign investment, the Tories declared Canada &#8220;open for business&#8221;. 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