 In 1968, the new Liberal Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau promised a re-evaluation of Canada's defence commitments and for a time in 1968–69 seriously considered pulling out of NATO.Ultimately, Trudeau chose to stay in NATO in order to maintain good relations with the United States and the western European states, all of whom would object if Canada were to leave NATO.On 3 April 1969, Trudeau announced in a speech the new priorities of the Canadian Forces in this order