Résultats

 Street, T. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1971), 8 Oct 1970, 43-54     Crime and the treatment of criminals and what part parole plays in this great problem, which is or should be of such vital concern to us all. The staggering consequences and cost of crime: the loss of property; the misery; the pain and suffering; and the wastage of human lives. …

 Macdonald, The Honourable W. Ross, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1971), 16 Dec 1970, 176-180     Greetings from His Honour, the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, W. Ross Macdonald. Musical entertainment from the University of Toronto Concert Choir.

 Chercover, Murray, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1971), 28 Jan 1971, 220-229     Changes which have taken place in the basic structure of the Canadian broadcasting industry, as well as in our society and in our world over the last few years. Changes in the basic legislation guiding broadcast policy: a new Broadcasting Act. More recent massive change in the regulations under which …

 Berger, Justice Thomas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 19 May 1977, 1-14     The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry: unique in that there has been an impact study before, not after a large-scale frontier project. Details of the project. Social, environmental and economic impact. An address regarding the environmental impact. Problems of projecting an environmental impact. The fragility of many northern species. The importance …

 Gillett, The Right Honourable, The Lord Mayor, Commander Sir Robin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 31 Aug 1977, 15-26     A history of the position and office of the Lord Mayor of London. The function and purpose of the office, and how that has changed and stayed the same. The Walkabout.

 Post, Dr. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 6 Oct 1977, 27-40     The Economic Council of Canada. The fourteenth Annual Review to be published about a month after this address. A discussion of some of the major issues facing the Canadian economy over the next five years. Economic Performance and Outlook. Causes of high levels of unemployment. Consumer prices. Balance of payments …

 Redcliffe-Maud, The Right Honourable Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 13 Oct 1977, 41-54     The conventional division between the politicians and the bureaucrat. The division in the United States and the Communist countries is very different. Similarities between Canada and Great Britain. A belief by the speaker in a continuation of this division, and a discussion on how and when it can work well. …

 Garneau, M. Raymond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 20 Oct 1977, 55-69     An address following almost a year of the new government in Quebec. The reality of power on that government. The issue of national unity and Quebec's role in Confederation. A detailed examination of Quebec in 1977. Some major topics covered include the following. The results of population growth in Quebec. …

 Moles, John E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 7 Nov 1974, 87-102     The decrease in grain production for the third year in a row. Two basic questions: Can we, will we be able to,,, feed ourselves? Will we be able to feed others? A discussion, under the following headings: The Food Situation Today; The Industrialized Nations; the Have-not Nations; Food in History. …

 Edinborough, Arnold, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 14 Nov 1974, 103-113     The cultural explosion in Canada, particularly since Canada's Centennial in 1967. A national identity as a result of the Centennial. The significant role of LIP grants in the cultural explosion. Other Centennials: Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and other cities and provinces. What has been happening in Canada over the last …

 Bonner, Robert W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 21 Nov 1974, 114-125     Why 1975 will be a "significant and dramatic year in our contemporary history." Since 1971, a period of "considerable material prosperity joined with a period of not inconsiderable inflation." The results of those factors. The contemplation of a recession. Four considerations that might affect our conventional thinking about material progress: …

 Wagner, The Honourable Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 28 Nov 1974, 126-137     A short review of what other federal politicians chose as speech topics. The speaker addresses the Empire Club of Canada "as a politician, a man of government, now in opposition, to ask some questions about the drum we are all beating, and to pose directly, … the question of whether …

 Williams, Dr. David Carlton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 5 Dec 1974, 138-148     The third crisis in three decades. A review of the others. A statement about the plight of universities today, with regard to maintaining a "policy of openness and accessibility and to maintain and improve the system, while on the other [hand] we face imposed budget restrictions, plus the impact of …

 Leather, His Excellency Sir Edwin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 12 Dec 1974, 149-159     Various gifts and presentations to the Joint Chairmen of the meeting (Sir Arthur Chetwynd and Mr. Kenny of The English Speaking Union) and to both clubs from the speaker on behalf of Bermuda. A history and description of Bermuda. Bermuda in a global context. The speaker's responsibilities in his country. …

 Stephenson, Dr. Bette, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 9 Jan 1975, 168-186     First, some personal comments about the speaker's background and current position and some remarks about the feminist movement. Some statistics about Canada's need for doctors, and the policies governing that. Some answers to questions about admission policies of Canadian medical schools, immigration policies regarding foreign students, and taxes that support …

 Twaits, William O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 16 Jan 1975, 187-198     The speaker addresses The Empire Club not as an official spokesman for the resource industries or the representative of any company, rather as a concerned Canadian with a background in the subject area. The speaker's belief that there are both short- and long-term consequences of Canada's current strategy with regard …

 Edwardh, Dr. M.O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 23 Jan 1975, 199-211     A review of the history of the sources of educational materials used in Canadian schools. Comments on the significant educational changes in the 1960's, and consequences in the 1970's. An exploration of what this crisis means to students, to the quality of education, and to the publishing industry. Also, suggestions …

 Mounfield, William K., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 6 Feb 1975, 231-245     A history of Massey-Ferguson from its beginnings in 1847 by Daniel Massey. Various projects carried out by the company in diverse countries such as Brazil, Peru, Poland, Argentina, Italy, Spain, Mexico, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey and Yugoslavia. Projects in the making. A description of the company's operation in Canada. The …

 Plumptre, Mrs. Beryl, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 27 Feb 1975, 256-267     A review of the latest report of the Food Prices Review Board entitled "What Price Nutrition?" First, a brief history of the Board established in mid-1973. Unusual in that the Board Commissioners were appointed by the government, and it is financed by government funds, but it does not report to …

 Hodgson, Stuart M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 13 Mar 1975, 281-295     Mr. Hodgson's various hats and roles in the Northwest Territories. The increased attention on the North because of the activity in the Mackenzie Delta, the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Islands in the search for new energy sources for Canada; also the pipeline proposed by the Arctic Gas group and …