Résultats

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 26 Jun 1986, 12-13     A joint Meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto Branch). Toast to Canada and the Commonwealth by Laura Sabia, Vice-Chairman, The Royal Commonwealth Society and a response by Ronald Goodall, Third Vice President, The Empire Club of Canada. Welcome to guests by Harry T. …

 McMurtry, The Hon. R. Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 9 Jan 1986, 191-201     The deep and extensive roots of the relations between Canada and the United Kingdom. How the two nations have tended to grow apart recently by force of external circumstance. The process of reinvigorating and strengthening the bilateral relationship based on the recognition of current realities in identifying new interests, new …

 Garneau, Marc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 16 Jan 1986, 202-210     The speaker presents a film that describes the sort of experience one undergoes when one has the opportunity to fly aboard a shuttle. First, some remarks about Canada's space program. Ways in which Canada has been involved at the forefront of developments in space, particularly in the communications-technology area—communications satellites. …

 MacDonald, The Hon. David S.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 23 Jan 1986, 211-222     Seeing the history of the whole human community being forged in the context of the United Nations. The 40th anniversary of the United Nations. Profound repercussions in our lifetime, and the lifetime of those who come after, of activities of the United Nations. Why this is so, and how Canada …

 Reid, Patrick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 30 Jan 1986, 223-232     An invitation by the speaker to attend the World Exposition in Vancouver in its centennial year, taking place between May 2 and October 13, 1986. A short review of The 1986 World Exposition being placed in British Columbia. Other world expositions, and the uniqueness of this one. What a world …

 Slaight, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Feb 1986, 233-247     The official launch of the 25th season of the Shaw Festival on May 28, 1986. The establishment of the Shaw Festival Theatre Foundation in 1963, after tremendous success of the productions in 1962. A description and brief history of the Festival. Current activities of the Festival. Encouraging and promoting new …

 Drouin, Marie-Josée, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 13 Feb 1986, 248-263     An address focussing on broad economic and social trends, or on the "political economy." The need for Canadians to understand choices to be made, and the opinions underlying these choices, with regard to fiscal policy, social policy, and trade policy. Making correct choices dependant on the shared perception we have …

 Callander, Robert J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 20 Nov 1986, 125-134     Some realities about the current global economic situation. One-third of the world controls two-thirds of its wealth. Between now and the year 2000 more than two billion more people will be in the developing world. Some positive developments over the last four years. Some stabilization of some of the basic …

 Colville, Sir John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 26 Nov 1986, 135-148     A joint dinner with the Churchill Society. Conflicts within the duties of an M.P. The nature of parliamentary democracy. The dangers of too rigid a party system. The need for a strong element of discipline. An historical examination of democracy. Churchill's attitude toward parliamentary democracy. Illustrative examples of the separation …

 Polanyi, John C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 27 Nov 1986, 149-161     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A brief personal history, including the progress of the speaker's research. The role of his graduate students. Their intellectual courage and what that means. Some discussion of the nature of research. The speaker's regret at …

 Dobson, Wendy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 4 Dec 1986, 162-174     The underlying issue to the proposal by Canada's government to negotiate a trade agreement with the United States government: "Canada's ability to respond to the changed global economic environment in ways that ensure future growth in Canadians' living standards." Some of the major changes that have occurred in the world …

 Buthelezi, Mangosuthu G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 8 Dec 1986, 175-186     A meeting held by The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Fraser Institute, with special co-operation by The Empire Club of Canada. The international concern of civil rights. Anupsurge in concern about apartheid in South Africa. Inkatha's role in the struggle for liberation. Distortions by political enemies. Safeguards against discrimination. …

 Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 11 Dec 1986, 187-192     Season's Greetings from The Lieutenant Governor and Special Performance by Yorkwood Elementary School Galaxy Band.

 Francis, Diane, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 2 Oct 1986, 26-37     The speaker reviews issues addressed in her book, "Controlling Interest: Who Owns Canada?". She begins with some comparisons between Canada and the United States, and continues with a discussion of power. She follows with a discussion of the fact that 32 families and five conglomerates control about one third of …

 Scott, The Hon. Ian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 9 Oct 1986, 38-50     The dangers, inherent in the speaker's position as Attorney-General of Ontario, of getting swamped with day-to-day issues and neglecting the important role of the administration of the criminal justice system. The main issues of concern are: "the criminal justice system is undergoing a major crisis of public confidence which threatens …

 Fotheringham, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 16 Oct 1986, 51-59     An amusing, somewhat tonge-in-cheek examination of Canada and Canadians. A look at "a skipping-stone approach to Canada and dip below the border." A cross-country appraisal of Canada. Characteristics of a Canadian. An American appraisal of Canada. A lack of understanding by both countries, of the other. The good things about …

 Turner, The Rt. Hon. John N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 20 Oct 1986, 60-68     A joint meeting held with The Canadian Club of Toronto. Concerns about where the Mulroney Government is leading us. The speaker's agenda for the future of Canada. A critical review of some initiatives of the Mulroney government: tax reform and trade. Turner notes a lack of stability and predictability, rather …

 Drabinsky, Garth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 23 Oct 1986, 69-83     Thoughts, reflections and questions with regard to Canada and the way of life for Canadians. Some factors that are important in answering such questions. Canada poised for greatness. The role and significance of a negative attitude towards ourselves. Reasons for a feeling of inferiority: history and influences. The assertion that …

 Forrester, Maureen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 30 Oct 1986, 84-96     Autobiographical. Anecdotes and reminiscences of a successful career. The speaker's role as Chairman of the Canada Council. Some remarks on culture, Canadian culture, and encouraging culture.

 Mackay-Lassonde, Claudette, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 6 Nov 1986, 97-107     The importance of engineering to Canada's history, especially in terms of transportation: opening up railways, seaways and highways. Canadian engineering today: excelling in transportation, energy development, resource development and cold-climate and tunnel technology, telecommunications. The role of the profession and its importance to Canada's future. How engineers transform scientific discoveries. …