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This article discusses militarism and the quality of life in the Canadian and U.S. arms industry. An overview is presented on the social indicators for Canada and the U.S. covering the years from about 1963 to 1983. Following this, the Canadian federal government expenditures is reviewed in general for the period from 1974 to 1986. A summary of information on the Canadian arms industry, including production and export figures is also provided. Accordingly, arguments are raised against the Canadian production and export of military arms broadly construed.