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===Article 2=== Article 2 of the treaty stipulates that "The Parties will contribute toward the further development of peaceful and friendly international relations by strengthening their free institutions, by bringing about a better understanding of the principles upon which these institutions are founded, and by promoting conditions of stability and well-being. They will seek to eliminate conflict in their international economic policies and will encourage economic collaboration between any or all of them."<ref>{{Cite web |last=NATO |title=The North Atlantic Treaty |url=https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_17120.htm |access-date=2022-04-04 |website=NATO |language=en |archive-date=14 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110914102953/http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/official_texts_17120.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> This is sometimes referred to as the '''Canada Clause''' after [[Lester B. Pearson|Pearson]] pushed for its inclusion in the treaty.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/opinions_167865.htm?selectedLocale=en|quote=|title=by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at Massey College, Toronto (Canada)|access-date=4 April 2022|archive-date=7 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607062510/https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/opinions_167865.htm?selectedLocale=en|url-status=live}}</ref> This included proposals for a trade council, cultural program, technological sharing, and an information program. Of those, only the latter two were passed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/declassified_161511.htm?selectedLocale=en|title=CANADA AND NATO|quote=The report's ideas about enhanced economic partnerships and cultural connections were not implemented, but two major initiatives were adopted: a more robust information programme to explain NATO and its mission better to Allied audiences, and the creation of a NATO Science Programme, which has encouraged scientific and technological innovation across the Alliance and provided support to many Nobel laureates.|access-date=4 April 2022|archive-date=4 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404181525/https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/declassified_161511.htm?selectedLocale=en|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://archives.nato.int/uploads/r/null/2/6/26165/C-M_56_127_ENG.pdf|title=Report of the Committee of Three on Non-Military Co-Operation in NATO|access-date=4 April 2022|archive-date=2 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102144029/https://archives.nato.int/uploads/r/null/2/6/26165/C-M_56_127_ENG.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> Nonetheless, it has been brought up by observers commenting on trade disputes between members.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://diplomatmagazine.com/brexit-and-security/|title=Brexit and Security|author=Eldon, Stewart|date=2017-03-07|access-date=4 April 2022|archive-date=23 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323214821/https://diplomatmagazine.com/brexit-and-security/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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