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      "Before 1841 propeller-driven steamboats were virtually unknown on the Great Lakes. Suddenly, that summer, propellers (as they came to be better known) began to enter the waters of Lake Ontario at Kingston. Before the Vandalia appeared on her trial trips in late November, at least four propellers had made their …

      This article appears on the 'net essentially as it originally appeared in FreshWater, vol. 2, no. 1 (Summer 1987): 28-39. A few of the notes have been altered to reflect the change of name of the National Archives of Canada (NAC) from the Public Archives of Canada (PAC), and the …

 Greenspan, Edward L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 19 Nov 1987, 120-136     Three favourite anecdotes of the speaker. The concept of the right to counsel as one of the most significant manifestations of our regard for the dignity of the individual. The role of a criminal defence attorney in different societies. The emphasis of that role in a free society. The rising …

 Kelly, Fraser, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 26 Nov 1987, 137-147     The speaker's career in the media, and a second career in business. His address here a reflection "upon those two very different worlds, where they touch and where they part." Suggestions as to how to improve the quality of information available to the public through news. A new set of …

 Hantho, C.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 16 Apr 1987, 397-409     The mystification and worry of people with regard to the products made by chemical companies. Chemical companies as the source of many innovations and discoveries that have greatly improved life for everyone. The failure of not sharing accomplishments and concerns with the public. An outline of the magnitude of the …

 Peterson, The Honourable David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 23 Apr 1987, 410-420     A joint meeting with The Canadian Club of Toronto. The uneveness of Ontario's comparative economic boom, with some details. The need to ensure that our resource, manufacturing, and service sectors develop the knowledge base and research and development capacity to guarantee our place in the global economy. Maintaining and improving …

 Wells, Thomas L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 30 Apr 1987, 421-431     A brief history of the speaker's position. The structure of the position. Taking advantages of opportunities. The relationship between Britain and Canada: stopping the drift. Some historical context. Four areas in which collaboration between Britain and Canada are most important: defence; the Commonwealth connection; finance, trade and investment; collaboration between …

 Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 25 Apr 1987     Mayor Bill Parras discusses Oakville's position on building Halton's new 450-boat marina in Bronte harbor.

 Bijur, Peter I., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 29 Oct 1987, 76-86     Canada's economy driven by "international market forces," and moving toward an environment "characterized by far less regulation." A discussion of some of the implications of that deregulation in the context of future economic growth and the importance of the free trade agreement currently pending between Canada and the United States. …

 Peterson, The Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 4 Nov 1987, 87-97     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Canadians debating the issue of free trade with the United States. Rejecting any attempt to turn province against province or region against region. The nature of the debate within Canada. Determining whether the deal would …

 Shrontz, Frank, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 5 Nov 1987, 98-106     Some thoughts on the issue of free trade as it applies to the aerospace industry. The reliance on open international markets by manufacturers of commercial airplanes. The example of de Havilland in Toronto. Free trade between Canada and the U.S. in the aerospace industry a fact of life and to …

 Schmeelk, Richard J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 12 Nov 1987, 107-119     Some autobiographical notes. The speaker looking back at the Canadian financial scene of his early years (the 1950's). Progress seen by the speaker in the areas of French-English relations and dialogue between government and business. A review of "various strains" that have tested the bonds of friendship between Canada and …

 Devine, The Hon. D. Grant, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 3 Dec 1987, 148-161     The address takes the form of questions posed, and answers given. Giving the audience food for thought. Topics covered include: the historical perspective of the free trade agreement between Canada and the United States; tariffs and subsidies; protectionism; changing laws quickly; going in the right direction; harmonizing laws; ties to …

 Farrow, Maureen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 10 Dec 1987, 162-170     The economic environment the speaker foresees for the next year. Then a discussion of the pressures the government will be under from the election timetable. The policy implications of these forces as they come together. These issues are discussed under the following headings: The Economic Environment; Canada Continues to Perform …

 Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 17 Dec 1987, 171-173     Christmas greetings and remarks by The Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander. A Christmas performance by the Etobicoke School of the Arts.

 Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 24 Jun 1987, 1-9     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The government's tax reform proposals unveiled. Answers to the questions "Why tax reform?" and "why this particular tax reform package?" First, a description of how the speaker sees Canada and the shortcomings in the current …

 Filey, Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 25 Jun 1987, 10-16     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Some interesting facets of Canada's premier city, shown through slides. An historical photographic tour of Toronto.

 Elliott, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 31 Aug 1987, 17-27     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Three subjects covered by the speaker: the major issues the speaker thinks that will impact on continuing prosperity around the world; the key factors for various countries to achieve growth and attract investment; and some …

 Conable, Barber, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 5 Oct 1987, 28-36     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The realities of the global economic scene, and the opportunities needed to grasp if that scene is to be changed for the better. The World Bank as a development institution. How the World Bank has …

 Yeutter, Ambassador Clayton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 9 Oct 1987, 37-46     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Address following the U.S.-Canadian free trade agreement concluded one week prior. Now nothing equivalent to the political "open border" between the U.S. and Canada. The difficulties of the last 16 months of negotiations. Hard bargaining …