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War Cabinet Room
15 March 2013
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, Carp, Ontario, Canada


Credits:
Diefenbunker Archives

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If the Diefenbunker were to be used in the case of nuclear war, the Prime Minister, Governor General, and select cabinet ministers would convene in the War Cabinet Room. While the plan was to have 10 to 12 ministers on-site to form a War Cabinet, only 3 were needed to aid the Prime Minister and Governor General in a time of duress.

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War Cabinet Room
circa 1986
CFS Carp, Carp, Ontario, Canada


Credits:
Diefenbunker Archives

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The Bank of Canada Vault is currently used for cultural events and Diefenbunker programming, and features a commemorative plaque dedicated to those who suffered and perished during the Cold War.

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Bank of Canada Vault
15 March 2013
Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum, Carp, Ontario, Canada


Credits:
Brian Robertson

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The Bank of Canada Vault had multiple uses while CFS Carp was in operation. This space was first constructed to house Canada's 800 ton gold reserve in the case of a nuclear attack, as radiation contaminates the gold and renders it valueless. Shortly after going off of the gold standard, the Bank of Canada relinquished ownership of the vault, and the space was instead used for storage.

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Bank of Canada Vault Door
circa 1980s
CFS Carp, Carp, Ontario, Canada


Credits:
Diefenbunker Archives