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- The Role of OppositionCopps, Sheila, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 21 Apr 1988, 338-351 Criticism as the principal function of the Opposition. The role of criticism, and the role of a vigorous Opposition in parliament. Opposition in an historical context. The legitimacy of adversarial politics as recognized by both Diefenbaker and Pearson. A look at the operation of party discipline. The speaker as a …Copps, Sheila, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 21 Apr 1988, 338-351 Criticism as the principal function of the Opposition. The role of criticism, and the role of a vigorous Opposition in parliament. Opposition in an historical context. The legitimacy of adversarial …Empire Club of Canada
- Shareholder DemocracyJarislowsky, Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 28 Apr 1988, 352-359 Shareholder democracy and the concept of fairness. How things have changed for shareholders. The ethics of the business community. The speaker's background and what institutional investors do. The law in Canada and how it is inadequate. Some progress made. What institutional investors want and in what they believe. The need …Jarislowsky, Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 28 Apr 1988, 352-359 Shareholder democracy and the concept of fairness. How things have changed for shareholders. The ethics of the business community. The speaker's background and what institutional investors do. The law in …Empire Club of Canada
- The Journalist as CelebrityMansbridge, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 30 Jun 1988, 37-43 The role of the media in today's world: the things we do and why we do them. First, some remarks about the speaker's recent decision to remain a broadcaster in Canada, and the controversy that caused. Current challenges for journalists, including new technologies and the increasing exposure of journalists themselves. …Mansbridge, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 30 Jun 1988, 37-43 The role of the media in today's world: the things we do and why we do them. First, some remarks about the speaker's recent decision to remain a broadcaster in …Empire Club of Canada
- A New HungaryGrosz, Karoly, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 29 Jul 1988, 44-48 Greetings from Hungary. A description of Hungary. Hungary as part of a major change in the world. New opportunities and chances for co-operation. The move from military to co-operative force. What Hungary wants in the new world order; their place in the new and changing world. A description of that …Grosz, Karoly, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 29 Jul 1988, 44-48 Greetings from Hungary. A description of Hungary. Hungary as part of a major change in the world. New opportunities and chances for co-operation. The move from military to co-operative force. …Empire Club of Canada
- The Economy: 1984-1988Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 15 Feb 1988, 238-248 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The government's strategy for recovery and agenda for economic renewal set out 3-1/2 years ago when they took office. A review of what that strategy and agenda were. A discussion in response to the question …Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 15 Feb 1988, 238-248 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The government's strategy for recovery and agenda for economic renewal set out 3-1/2 years ago …Empire Club of Canada
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- Investment Policy and the Competent StrangerEllis, Charles D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 7 Apr 1988, 319-325 Remarks on the nature and tasks of the investment professional. Investment management. Ways of beating the market. What investment policy is and who is responsible for it. How to be a superior client. Selecting a manager. A test.Ellis, Charles D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 7 Apr 1988, 319-325 Remarks on the nature and tasks of the investment professional. Investment management. Ways of beating the market. What investment policy is and who is responsible for it. How to be …Empire Club of Canada
- The Process of PerestroikaRodionov, Alexei Alexeievich, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 24 Mar 1988, 308-318 The process of "perestroika" currently underway in the Soviet Union. What perestroika is; its many meanings. Perestroika as a revolution: a "decisive acceleration of the socioeconomic and cultural development of Soviet society which involves radical changes on the way to a qualitatively new state". Perestroika as an urgent necessity. Why …Rodionov, Alexei Alexeievich, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 24 Mar 1988, 308-318 The process of "perestroika" currently underway in the Soviet Union. What perestroika is; its many meanings. Perestroika as a revolution: a "decisive acceleration of the socioeconomic and cultural development of …Empire Club of Canada
- A Great City and Its InstitutionsMyers, Barton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 18 Feb 1988, 249-258 Four ideas or beliefs that have affected the speaker and shaped the way he thinks about cities. They are: the city as a work of art; the measure of the greatness of the city is the character of its institutions; great institutions provide focus and make place in their communities; …Myers, Barton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 18 Feb 1988, 249-258 Four ideas or beliefs that have affected the speaker and shaped the way he thinks about cities. They are: the city as a work of art; the measure of the …Empire Club of Canada
- The Quebecor Success StoryPéladeau, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 25 Feb 1988, 259-268 A description and history of the speaker's company, Quebecor. Other examples of successful businesses in Quebec. A different attitude in Quebec towards business. Three significant factors that played a role in the Quebec entrepreneurial resurgence. The importance of international trade to Canada. Support for the free trade agreement with the …Péladeau, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 25 Feb 1988, 259-268 A description and history of the speaker's company, Quebecor. Other examples of successful businesses in Quebec. A different attitude in Quebec towards business. Three significant factors that played a role …Empire Club of Canada
- Sharing a World of IdeasLewis, Robert; Scott, Donna; Watson, Elizabeth; Osborne, Ronald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 3 Mar 1988, 269-286 Robert Lewis Trends in the news and the election season that awaits us. The state of the parties and their leaders. The future of free trade. First, some trends, beginning at the Calgary Winter Games. Subjects discussed include the 10,000 citizen volunteers; the spirit of volunteerism; the me-me-me era giving …Lewis, Robert; Scott, Donna; Watson, Elizabeth; Osborne, Ronald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 3 Mar 1988, 269-286 Robert Lewis Trends in the news and the election season that awaits us. The state of the parties and their leaders. The future of free trade. First, some trends, beginning …Empire Club of Canada
- The Alliance and CanadaCarrington, The Right Hon. The Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 9 Mar 1988, 287-298 Current concerns affecting the NATO alliance and Canada's role in NATO. The INF agreement bringing the first real downturn in the arms buildup and protecting Western security and setting valuable precedents for the future. A new climate of success, new opportunity, and new challenges. Putting events in a wider perspective. …Carrington, The Right Hon. The Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 9 Mar 1988, 287-298 Current concerns affecting the NATO alliance and Canada's role in NATO. The INF agreement bringing the first real downturn in the arms buildup and protecting Western security and setting valuable …Empire Club of Canada
- Review of Canada's Expanding Role in the Global MarketJeanniot, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 17 Mar 1988, 299-307 Some of the myths which have clouded the understanding of many Canadians. A discussion of some of the realities that today confront Canada in the global arena. Some views on the challenge which must be met by this country, its business, and its people, to become truly world competitive. The …Jeanniot, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 17 Mar 1988, 299-307 Some of the myths which have clouded the understanding of many Canadians. A discussion of some of the realities that today confront Canada in the global arena. Some views on …Empire Club of Canada
- A Perspective of Japanese/Canadian Economic Ties and Japan's Overseas Economic PolicyTamura, Hajime, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 20 Jun 1988, 13-23 A joint meeting of the Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. Differences and points in common between Japan and Canada. "With our simultaneous modernization and the Pacific as our common border, our two nations have pursued development and at the same time cemented an ever closer …Tamura, Hajime, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 20 Jun 1988, 13-23 A joint meeting of the Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. Differences and points in common between Japan and Canada. "With our simultaneous modernization and the …Empire Club of Canada
- RelationshipsReagan, President Ronald and Mulroney, Brian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 21 Jun 1988, 24-36 A joint meeting of the Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. The President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Canada spoke after the seven-nation Economic Summit which was hosted by Canada. Mr. Mulroney begins with some comments on what was covered at the …Reagan, President Ronald and Mulroney, Brian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 21 Jun 1988, 24-36 A joint meeting of the Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. The President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Canada spoke after the …Empire Club of Canada
- Managing ChangeMulroney, The Right Honourable Brian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 20 Sep 1988, 49-61 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Two over-riding objectives of the last four years of government by Mr. Mulroney and his party: to renew the Canadian economy and to foster sustained economic growth and national prosperity; to encourage a spirit of …Mulroney, The Right Honourable Brian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 20 Sep 1988, 49-61 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Two over-riding objectives of the last four years of government by Mr. Mulroney and his …Empire Club of Canada
- In the Front LineBurrows, General Eva, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 6 Oct 1988, 62-71 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. How the speaker sees the Salvation Army and its activities as being on the "front line," with some illustrative examples. The various fields in which the Salvation Army operates, including education, care for the elderly, …Burrows, General Eva, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 6 Oct 1988, 62-71 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. How the speaker sees the Salvation Army and its activities as being on the "front …Empire Club of Canada
- Blinkers and Book BurningHarshaw, Esther J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 13 Oct 1988, 72-81 Some comments on the general apathy towards education. The lack of profile given to education by the national and regional media. Some data to get attention, and to convince the audience of the importance of paying attention to education, if only for the numbers and dollars alone. The main function …Harshaw, Esther J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 13 Oct 1988, 72-81 Some comments on the general apathy towards education. The lack of profile given to education by the national and regional media. Some data to get attention, and to convince the …Empire Club of Canada
- The Crash of 1987: What Did it Really Mean?Coxe, Donald G.M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 20 Oct 1988, 82-92 The end of the bull markets: a year later. The aberration of Black Monday. The "Crash" as an historic event which ended the "four-decade historical continuum, … built on the twin assumptions of American military and financial hegemony." A new and more uncertain kind of economic, financial, and strategic environment. …Coxe, Donald G.M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 20 Oct 1988, 82-92 The end of the bull markets: a year later. The aberration of Black Monday. The "Crash" as an historic event which ended the "four-decade historical continuum, … built on the …Empire Club of Canada
- The United States and the United NationsKorn, Lester B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 27 Oct 1988, 93-101 A new spirit of co-operation on the world scene. The more vigorous role as peace-keeper assumed by the United Nations. The progress made at the UN in four critical areas. The speaker's thoughts about the UN's role today, the U.S.'s view of the UN and UN budget and reform efforts. …Korn, Lester B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1989), 27 Oct 1988, 93-101 A new spirit of co-operation on the world scene. The more vigorous role as peace-keeper assumed by the United Nations. The progress made at the UN in four critical areas. …Empire Club of Canada