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- We Cannot Ignore the Past When Charting a Course for the FutureBassett, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 28 Jun 1990, 25-32 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Remembering those who answered the challenge in 1939-40; looking for that spirit of self-sacrifice, that willingness to subjugate personal and regional selfish interests for the common good, that tolerance and understanding. A review of some recent …Bassett, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 28 Jun 1990, 25-32 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Remembering those who answered the challenge in 1939-40; looking for that spirit of self-sacrifice, that willingness …Empire Club of Canada
- Pushing the Perimeters—The Changing International Business SceneHenderson, Sir Denys, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 13 Sep 1990, 33-42 A British-based company and proud to be so, but with a different vision to the "imperial" one. An international company. A description of Imperial Chemical Industries. The recent acquisition of ICI Canada. Some details of the organisation, with a focus on two aspects: strategy setting and management succession. First, some …Henderson, Sir Denys, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 13 Sep 1990, 33-42 A British-based company and proud to be so, but with a different vision to the "imperial" one. An international company. A description of Imperial Chemical Industries. The recent acquisition of …Empire Club of Canada
- Canadian Television, The Medium Needs A MessageWhittaker, Sheelagh, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 1 Feb 1990, 184-194 "… in the 90's the focus for Canadian broadcasters has to be on quality program content." A brief history of Canadian television broadcasting. The situation now. The various roles of television. The reliance of Canadian television on American entertainment programming. The impoverished start of Canadian entertainment programming. Money and regulation …Whittaker, Sheelagh, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 1 Feb 1990, 184-194 "… in the 90's the focus for Canadian broadcasters has to be on quality program content." A brief history of Canadian television broadcasting. The situation now. The various roles of …Empire Club of Canada
- In Praise of The PoliticianKroeger, Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 8 Feb 1990, 195-207 Why the speaker feels his topic is appropriate and relevant. His description of politicians. The speaker's background. A few excerpts from the press of recent months to illustrate the effects of current attitudes towards politicians. The "overpaid and underworked" issue. Some words about money. The substantial risks that go with …Kroeger, Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 8 Feb 1990, 195-207 Why the speaker feels his topic is appropriate and relevant. His description of politicians. The speaker's background. A few excerpts from the press of recent months to illustrate the effects …Empire Club of Canada
- The Meech Lake AccordBouchard, The Hon. Lucien, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 15 Feb 1990, 208-216 The speaker begins by recalling a stormy debate over the Maple Leaf flag 25 years ago and draws analogies to the current debate over the Meech Lake Accord. Both raise questions about Canada's identity. An event which forces us to consciously accept our differences. Placing the Meech Lake Accord in …Bouchard, The Hon. Lucien, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 15 Feb 1990, 208-216 The speaker begins by recalling a stormy debate over the Maple Leaf flag 25 years ago and draws analogies to the current debate over the Meech Lake Accord. Both raise …Empire Club of Canada
- The Trade Union Outlook on Serious Concerns of the 1990s and BeyondCarr, Shirley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 15 Mar 1990, 257-266 Concern with the growing divisiveness in Canada, including growing evidence of racial and linguistic intolerance; constitutional impasse; persistent sexism; regional tensions. Canada's state of anxiety routed in large part in a growing sense of insecurity and vulnerability; a reflection of economic instability in the daily lives of Canadians. Juxtaposing this …Carr, Shirley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 15 Mar 1990, 257-266 Concern with the growing divisiveness in Canada, including growing evidence of racial and linguistic intolerance; constitutional impasse; persistent sexism; regional tensions. Canada's state of anxiety routed in large part in …Empire Club of Canada
- Sports Is A BusinessBeeston, Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 5 Apr 1990, 286-295 What the Blue Jays were like 13 years ago when Peter Bavasi, the first President the Blue Jays, addressed this Club. Changes over the past 13 years. Fulfilling some early goals. Bringing some reason to recent conflicts between "greedy players and greedy owners." How sports is a business; and with …Beeston, Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 5 Apr 1990, 286-295 What the Blue Jays were like 13 years ago when Peter Bavasi, the first President the Blue Jays, addressed this Club. Changes over the past 13 years. Fulfilling some early …Empire Club of Canada
- The Continuing Controversy on AbortionMorgentaler, Dr. Henry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 12 Apr 1990, 296-306 An expression of surprise that the debate about abortion is still raging in Canada with "such passion and vigour." The clash of two opposing philosophies of life. How the abortion debate has made a positive contribution to the changing of public perceptions about the rights of women to self-determination, about …Morgentaler, Dr. Henry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 12 Apr 1990, 296-306 An expression of surprise that the debate about abortion is still raging in Canada with "such passion and vigour." The clash of two opposing philosophies of life. How the abortion …Empire Club of Canada
- Competing in the Global VillageBerard, Andre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 19 Apr 1990, 307-315 A warning to Canada. "If we want to build a strong Canadian identity, if we want to protect our Canadian culture, if we want to guarantee our political independence, the number one condition is the building of a strong economy. That is not an option; it is a fact of …Berard, Andre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 19 Apr 1990, 307-315 A warning to Canada. "If we want to build a strong Canadian identity, if we want to protect our Canadian culture, if we want to guarantee our political independence, the …Empire Club of Canada
- The 1990 Ontario BudgetNixon, The Hon. Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 14 May 1990, 1-11 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Ontario's fiscal position and economic projections in the Budget. Some budget and spending details. Concern over the rate of growth. Prediction of reduction in real growth with a levelling out. Paying the bills. Paying down …Nixon, The Hon. Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 14 May 1990, 1-11 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Ontario's fiscal position and economic projections in the Budget. Some budget and spending details. Concern …Empire Club of Canada
- Broadcasting in the Nineties: New Balances, New PerspectivesSpicer, Keith, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 24 May 1990, 12-24 Some remarks about the CRTC and what it is like to work there. Some outside perceptions of the CRTC, and the speaker's job. Some balances which define: the players in the broadcasting universe, the clientele the regulator must please or displease with some rough justice, and the balance between Canadians' …Spicer, Keith, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 24 May 1990, 12-24 Some remarks about the CRTC and what it is like to work there. Some outside perceptions of the CRTC, and the speaker's job. Some balances which define: the players in …Empire Club of Canada
- The New GermanyVon Weizacker, His Excellency Dr. Richard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 19 Sep 1990, 43-49 The Federal Republic of Germany as Canada's fourth largest export market. Some figures about trade between Germany and Canada. The radical transformation taking place in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe from Communist dictatorship to democracy. Integrating these embryonic market economies into the world economy as quickly and thoroughly …Von Weizacker, His Excellency Dr. Richard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 19 Sep 1990, 43-49 The Federal Republic of Germany as Canada's fourth largest export market. Some figures about trade between Germany and Canada. The radical transformation taking place in the countries of Central and …Empire Club of Canada
- The Citizenship of LabourGerard, Leo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 4 Oct 1990, 60-70 Some personal background. Some thoughts on the role of the labour movement as we enter a new decade. The Internal Task Force on Future Directions of the United Steelworkers of America: some changes made as a result of that task force. Two very different examples of change occurring within the …Gerard, Leo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 4 Oct 1990, 60-70 Some personal background. Some thoughts on the role of the labour movement as we enter a new decade. The Internal Task Force on Future Directions of the United Steelworkers of …Empire Club of Canada
- The New CanadaManning, Preston, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 11 Oct 1990, 71-83 The response of the Reform Party of Canada to the "chaotic state of federal politics": to ask Canadians to think long and hard about "two Canadas"—the Old Canada that is dying, and the New Canada that is being born. A description of each of these "Canadas." A request that Canadians …Manning, Preston, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 11 Oct 1990, 71-83 The response of the Reform Party of Canada to the "chaotic state of federal politics": to ask Canadians to think long and hard about "two Canadas"—the Old Canada that is …Empire Club of Canada
- The Great Difficulty of Establishing Communication in CanadaJuneau, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 22 Feb 1990, 217-227 A reference to Northrop Frye's remarks on Canadian culture and the differences in cultural attitudes between Canadians and Americans. The difficulty in bridging the various solitudes of Canada. Broadcasting as a potent force to bring Canadians together. A brief history of broadcasting in Canada from its inception in Montreal on …Juneau, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 22 Feb 1990, 217-227 A reference to Northrop Frye's remarks on Canadian culture and the differences in cultural attitudes between Canadians and Americans. The difficulty in bridging the various solitudes of Canada. Broadcasting as …Empire Club of Canada
- The BudgetWilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 26 Feb 1990, 228-237 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. One week after the presentation of the speaker's sixth budget as Minister of Finance. A tough budget; not a good news budget. The taking of hard but unavoidable decisions to get Canada's financial house in …Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 26 Feb 1990, 228-237 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. One week after the presentation of the speaker's sixth budget as Minister of Finance. A …Empire Club of Canada
- A Penny EarnedBarrett, Matthew, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 1 Mar 1990, 238-245 The health of our national economy. The case for improving the savings rate in Canada: a strategic imperative to prepare ourselves sensibly for the future: a directional shift extending over the next decade or two. Canada's state of preparedness for a future fraught with uncertainty. Weaknesses of the Canadian economy: …Barrett, Matthew, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 1 Mar 1990, 238-245 The health of our national economy. The case for improving the savings rate in Canada: a strategic imperative to prepare ourselves sensibly for the future: a directional shift extending over …Empire Club of Canada
- A Modern Foreign PolicyChretien, The Hon. Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 8 Mar 1990, 246-256 Foreign Affairs: Canada's position. Why we need a modern foreign policy and what shape that policy should take. Pursuing solutions to the emerging environmental crises. Ensuring Canada's independence and strength in a multi-lateral as opposed to a continental framework. Securing greater independence in our dealings with the United States. Looking …Chretien, The Hon. Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 8 Mar 1990, 246-256 Foreign Affairs: Canada's position. Why we need a modern foreign policy and what shape that policy should take. Pursuing solutions to the emerging environmental crises. Ensuring Canada's independence and strength …Empire Club of Canada
- A Fork in the RoadErasmus, Chief Georges, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 29 Nov 1990, 171-181 The stand against the Meech Lake Accord taken by native people in the summer of last year; such stand not being against Canada or Quebec, but the Accord. The lack of balance in the Accord. A review of the Meech Lake Accord with regard to the issue of the rights …Erasmus, Chief Georges, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 29 Nov 1990, 171-181 The stand against the Meech Lake Accord taken by native people in the summer of last year; such stand not being against Canada or Quebec, but the Accord. The lack …Empire Club of Canada
- Pearson CollegeMacoun, Tony, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 6 Dec 1990, 182-192 The United World Colleges: peace and international understanding. How the United World Colleges began and the ideas behind them. The history behind the Pearson College in British Columbia. A description of the programmes offered at Pearson College, and the environment of learning. Some anecdotes and examples of achievement by the …Macoun, Tony, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 6 Dec 1990, 182-192 The United World Colleges: peace and international understanding. How the United World Colleges began and the ideas behind them. The history behind the Pearson College in British Columbia. A description …Empire Club of Canada