Résultats

 Moore, George S.; Currie, William M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1965), 7 Jan 1965, 149-162     Mr. Moore Some outlooks and a few words about the speaker's views of the U.S. economy in 1965. Some predictions about 1965. Another year of economic expansion. The circumstances under which growth could continue. Favourable factors in 1965. Some problems, similar to those being experienced in Canada. What underlies the …

 Chaudhuri, General J.N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1968), 12 Oct 1967, 93-106     India—its history and civilization. Her cultural and philosophical values. Politics. British rule and its effects. India since independence in 1947: economy, population, health, food production, politics, external relations, and other indicators of her society. India's faith in the Commonwealth. Optimism for India's success in the future.

 Owen, David S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 17 Nov 1966, 80-86     Some figures about the Canadian urban population now and in the future. Problems of urbanization. How to avoid historical pitfalls of great cities. Facing the task as a whole. Making corrections. Examples of cities with problems such as Los Angeles. Learning from the mistakes of other cities. Specific problems and …

 Lewis, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 27 Mar 1969, 246-255     An address in the "spirit of friendly and respectful antagonism." The speaker's trip to Europe and of what it reminded him: "that we live in a nightmarish world whose survival, we are told, depends on our capacity to destroy it." Turning away from the military alliance. What we are told …

 Neill, Bishop Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 22 Feb 1962, 182-194     Then and now, sixty years on. A review of how things were 60 years ago, when the "so-called Christian West calmly assumed that its domination of the world was a law of nature." How this has changed. Looking carefully at the various threats to "Christendom." The threats, with a discussion …

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1964), 19 Dec 1963, 149-152     Seasons Greetings from the Lieutenant Governor and performance by the St. Michael's Cathedral School Choir.

 Udall, Honorable Stewart L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 15 Nov 1965, 70-80     A joint meeting of The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Empire Club of Canada. Some figures to show the relationship between Canada and the United States in terms of trade. The United States' use of Canadian raw materials, with example. The four pillars of the relationship: peace, freedom, respect, …

 Randall, Hon. S.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 14 Apr 1966, 319-332     Canada's annual expenditure on foreign aid. Response to the questions "Are we getting our money's worth? Why do we give away 400 million dollars? Does it do any good? Should it be more? Should it be less? Just what is the objective?" A clarification of these points by citing some …

 Benson, The Hon. Edgar J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 13 Feb 1969, 185-197     A reformed taxation system to be in operation within the next year. The desire for a fair system by Government and by Canadian taxpayers. A look at the proposed five-stage programme to tax reform presented by the speaker's predecessor. Steps taken by the speaker leading to the publication of a …

 Scrivener, Robert C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 6 Mar 1969, 208-219     Today's economy and that of tomorrow possibly to be called the "electronic era." The telecommunications network that Canadians take for granted equal to the best in the world and used at a lesser cost than in any other country. How such a network came about and how it is used. …

 Jennings, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 16 Feb 1967, 221-234     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The U.S. soldier and what he faces in Vietnam where he becomes "a most unsophisticated fighting machine" because of a complete unfamiliarity with, and lack of training for, guerrilla warfare. The speaker's last trip to …

 Grierson, Ronald H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1968), 29 Feb 1968, 329-339     Putting the much advertised problems of Britain into reasonable perspective. The picture of Britain that has emerged. Contraindications through examples. The crux of the British problem. Some obvious problems. Lacking the joy of business. The transformation which Britain needs and which she is getting. Lacking the excitement of a really …

 Hermant, Sydney, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1968), 11 Jan 1968, 242-260     An assessment of the present political structure in Metropolitan Toronto. Some of the problems and dilemmas facing those who are concerned with its operations and planning. Succumbing to the temptation of casting a glimpse into the future. Some of the speaker's personal beliefs. Toronto in 1951, and now. Metropolitan Toronto, …

 Wedgwood, Sir John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1964), 27 Feb 1964, 270-278     Some quotes from the debate in the House of Commons in London on February 6th, 1964 on "Commonwealth Trade and Technical Assistance." What it all means in terms of the United Kingdom attempting to join the European Economic Community. Reasons for the change. The attitude of the British Labour Party …

 Gathercole, George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1968), 4 Jan 1968, 228-241     Discipline as a response to one's conscience. Discipline as the means by which unity and action are harnessed to work in the interests of the whole community. Discipline as the process by which in return for giving up a lollipop today, we can look forward to getting the deed to …

 Nixon, Robert F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 20 Apr 1967, 352-366     1967 marking 175 years since the beginnings of democracy, British justice and a parliamentary procedure in Ontario. Some history of that beginning era, and of John Graves Simcoe as a political visionary. The development of democracy. The independent voice of William Lyon Mackenzie. Sir John A. Macdonald's leadership and the …

 Wingate, Henry S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 10 Feb 1966, 183-195     Two basic respects in which the modern world is different from what it was when we entered World War II. The first has to do with a world that has become a geographical entity due to advances in transportation and communications which have shrunk distances to a fraction and have …

 The Lord Taylor of Harlow, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 7 Nov 1968, 48-56     Some remarks on Canada and Canada's government. Newfoundland and Labrador starting to catch up in terms of development. The danger that the gap will widen again. What has to be done, and what Newfoundland and Labrador are doing to ensure economic viability. Breaking the vicious cycle of dependency on the …

 Hees, Hon. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 28 Apr 1966, 358-364     The Budget presented to Parliament on March 29th last and its design to reduce the inflationary pressures which have caused the wholesale price index to increase by 3.2% during the past year, and to rise by another 4% during the present year, according to the Minister's forecast. Inflationary pressure and …

 Drapeau, Mayor Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 19 Jan 1967, 161-171     Cities on the move. The shift in population since 1941, from rural to urban districts. Some figures. The growing importance in the political, economic and social structure, of cities. All aspects of the city becoming a national problem. The role of cities throughout history, and the influence they exert. Some …