Résultats

 Taylor, Allan R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 14 Mar 1985, 377-392     Changes underway in Canada's financial system. Questions of the process of regulatory reform; will it be progress; who will benefit; government and industry involved and vocal, but what about the customer? The financial industry in Canada in a state of change. "financial services industry restructuring" and what it really means. …

 Bailey, Sir Richard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 11 Apr 1985, 419-433     Doulton as a household name in Canada, and why. The establishment of a company in Canada in 1956. A discussion and review of the Fine China industry, and the Royal Doulton company. Pottery as works of art. The men who advanced the technology and the art. A more detailed history …

 Sommers, Albert T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 18 Apr 1985, 434-450     Economics as a pragmatic, empirical science and therefore one from which can be drawn generalizations and inferences from the observation of many individual episodes. A knowledge of business cycles which, under ordinary circumstances, allows economists to say something about the future. However, currently there are no ordinary circumstances in the …

 Ueberroth, Peter V., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 24 Apr 1985, 455-474     Canada well represented by James Worrall and Dick Pound, two out of 80 members representing 150 nations for the Olympics. Therefore, also the best-represented country in the world. A brief review of the Olympic movement in recent years. Problems and issues with specific Olympic Games, for example, the boycott in …

 Kiam, Victor K. II, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 25 Apr 1985, 475-488     Varying definitions of "entrepreneur" and "entrepreneurship," including the speaker's views. The issue of whether or not entrepreneurship can be taught. New and increasing opportunities for entrepreneurs. How youth today look at opportunities. Personal anecdotes and reminiscences, often used to illustrate or exemplify a point of view. A brief history of …

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 11 Feb 1985, 305-312     Testimonial Dinner to The Hon. William G. Davis, P.C., Q.C., and Mrs. Kathleen Davis. Toast to Kathleen Davis by John MacNaughton. Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Davis by C.R. Charlton.

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 19 Apr 1985, 451-454     The Empire Ball of The Empire Club of Canada and The Empire Club Foundation at the Four Seasons Hotel. Grace, Toasts, Dancing. Empire Ball Committee.

 McDougall, The Hon. Barbara J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 27 May 1985, 1-11     Facing competing pressures between economic and social objectives by a government facing a fiscal agenda. Self-reliance and personal choice as the basis of prosperity and opportunity in a democratic society. Support for Mr. Wilson's 1985 budget. The mandate for change. Tackling the causes, not the symptoms, of Canada's chronic economic …

 Landers, Ann, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 16 Sep 1985, 14-16     A meeting held jointly by The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Empire Club of Canada. "Unfortunately, Ann Landers never adheres to any kind of script, and does not provide copies of her presentation to be taped or reproduced. She sends her apologies. Also, Miss Landers thanked The Empire Club …

 Peterson, The Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 26 Sep 1985, 17-29     A meeting held jointly by The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. An analogy of Canada to a layer cake, building to add richness, flavour, and spice. Taking all Canada has to offer by cutting the cake vertically, taken in large bites as each layer contributes …

 Lansing, Dr. Allan M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 3 Oct 1985, 30-41     Some personal background and history; also the history of the Humana Heart Institute International; also the history of heart replacement. Improvements and remaining problems with heart transplantation. The issues of donor availability, time, and cost. Concerns about the future of heart transplantation: new questions and problems. Some broader, more philosophical …

 Wright, Dr. Douglas T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 28 Nov 1985, 160-173     Critical times for Canada as we are being challenged to develop new ways of doing things, to develop and adopt new technologies, to be far more innovative than we have ever been before. The challenge to develop a whole new economic framework to meet the threat of much more intensive …

 Gut, Rainer, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 5 Dec 1985, 174-187     A brief review of Europe, historically and economically, up to the "present wave of Europessimism which started a few years ago," the two main roots being the economical, technological and political upsurge of Japan and second, the revitalization of the United States. Charges against Europe in four areas: political, technological …

 Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 12 Dec 1985, 188-190     Seasons Greetings from the Lieutenant Governor and Special Performance by the Branksome Hall Senior School Choir.

 Aird, The Hon. John Black and Mrs., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Oct 1985, 42-45     A meeting of the Loyal Societies. A toast to Loyal Societies by Harry T. Seymour. A Response to Toast to Loyal Societies by Nola Susan Crewe. A Salute to Mrs. John Aird by John W. Griffin. A Toast to Captain (N) the Hon. John Aird and Mrs. Aird by Catherine …

 Lortie, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 10 Oct 1985, 46-58     The issue of the establishment of a free trade area with the United States. Canada at a critical juncture: the fourth time in the past 150 years that it has grappled with the issue of free trade with the U.S. The acknowledgement that Canada cannot remain resource-driven and insure the …

 Connell, Dr. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 17 Oct 1985, 59-70     Some opening remarks about National Universities Week to begin in two day's time, and universities in general. The audience and general public as beneficiaries of university research, with examples. How universities are important to individuals and to business and industry. A major transformation in business-university relationships in Canada. Address focusses …

 Beatty, The Hon. Perrin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 24 Oct 1985, 71-84     Some analogies to the speaker's work while Minister of National Revenue. New responsibilities as Solicitor General of Canada. Activities over the last two months. An outline of a number of initiatives that will provide a blueprint of much of what the speaker intends to do as Minister. Issues of concern …

 Volcker, Paul A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 28 Oct 1985, 85-99     A dinner meeting held jointly by The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The world economy: "The success of the entire enterprise is dependent upon all the participants playing a constructive role." The various roles and significance of various countries in the world economy, beginning with …

 Gotlieb, Sondra, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 31 Oct 1985, 100-108     Amusing anecodtes and reminiscences of the speaker, in her role as wife of Canada's Ambassador to the United States. Autobiographical.