Résultats

 Blakey, J. Douglas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 24 Jan 2002, 340-351     Some history of Upper Canada College. Carrying on its founder's tradition. The need to adapt. The need for independent schools to be clear about their fundamental purpose and direction. Defining characteristics, strengths - what they are not. Contemplating the question - how best can the institution … serve the greater …

 Harris, Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 12 Feb 2002, 370-380     A brief review of the speaker's performance in office. Changes made to education and the speaker's pride in those changes. A detailed description of what schools are like now and what they will be like in the future makes up the majority of the remainder of the address. Quality, goals, …

 Macapagal-Arroyo, Her Excellency, Gloria, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 30 Jan 2002, 352-259     Strong and friendly relations between Canada and the Philippines. Ways in which our interaction is even more meaningful today. Economic relations. Growing business relations. Developments in the Philippines. Some recent figures. Determined to promote efficient and transparent governance. Some examples of trade and investment sectors that offer the brightest opportunities …

 Flaherty, Hon. Jim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 16 Jan 2002, 320-329     Why the speaker if running for Premier of Ontario. The Ontario economy and what government can do. Some personal details. Some recent Ontario history. Some achievements from Mike Harris' plan in 1995. Work still to be done. The speaker's promise to do more if elected. Some solutions.

 Arnold, John; McHugh, Michael T., CFA; Wellum, Johnathan M., CFA, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 10 Jan 2002, 303-319     John Arnold: 2002 a modest year for equity markets. 2002 a low inflation year globally driven by low fuel prices. Productivity. Major theme for 2002 is buy European equities. The growing Federal European Union and that will mean. The US market. Bull and bear markets. Equities and dividends. A more …

 Snobelen, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 17 Jan 2002, 330-339     Two topics: change and change initiatives. The speaker's experience with both. Leadership. Ways in which governments can change. Illustrative anecdotes. Building on what has been done in the last decade. Creating new possibilities. Examples of leadership. Looking towards the future.

 Bruneau, Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 21 Mar 2002, 434-446     The apparent tension between self-criticism and smugness from an outside perspective, a look at the issues we face, probing their root causes, and suggest ideas to "turbocharge" our innovation, productivity and prosperity. First, a confession to be one of the brains in the drain - some personal history by the …

 MacKinnon, Bill, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 18 Apr 2002, 514-526     What the speaker thinks it will take to improve the public's trust in the financial accounting system and the capital markets. The critical nature of those who practice accunting and audit public companies to a credible, functioning financial system. The capability to improve and move forward in the interests of …

 Rae, The Hon. Bob, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 27 Feb 2002, 381-390     The community of Toronto - how much it has changed - the challenges and possibilities, especially in relation to the Toronto Symphony. Some myths about the orchestra. Some realities. The choice to produce the kind of city we want to live in.

 Heller, George J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 25 Apr 2002, 527-539     Major changes in retail over the past decade. Why things change; the outcomes of the changes; a look forward. Some key realities Canadians lived through in the '91 to 2001 decade. The realities that shaped the consumers that shaped retail. What's next - some predictions. The situation for the Hudson's …

 Morton, Desmond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 17 Apr 2002, 500-512     A by-product of the events of September 11. Reasons for the shock. Our politicians -- aroused to military problems they could grasp. Some steps taken, and some complications with those steps. Modern warfare. Canadian expectations. The need for money for innovation. Some recent history of the Canadian forces, including some …

 Oland, Derek, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 9 Apr 2002, 475-488     How the regional companies with which the speaker is associated--and others--are adapting to new global markets and how our governments need to rethink their relationships with regionally based organisations. Some personal reminiscences. Lessons from the Moosehead product. The Maritime economy and how it differs from other Canadian regional economies. The …

 Batty, Alain, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 28 Mar 2002, 448-457     Some history of Ford, especially in Canada. Making sure the company remains vibrant. Priorities in North America. Improving quality, reducing costs. The inertia in the business, and overcoming it. Right-sizing manufacturing capacity. Core issues to be addressed for the long term. Investments and commitment for the future. The sense of …

 Le Pan, Nicholas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 7 Feb 2002, 360-369     The love-hate relationship between the regulator--OSFI--and the institutions they regulate and supervise. Why that is so. Good regulation as an important contributor to public confidence. What the speaker has been saying since becoming Superintendent and reactions to it. Challenging some of the perceptions out there about Canada, about regulators, and …

 Dell, Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 2 Apr 2002, 458-474     Michael Dell and Michael Vaughn dialogue through a variety of topics and issues, including: the rapidly-changing nature of business; entrepreneurship; preparation for the business world from Michael's childhood; technology; standards; what will be the standard in home ownership and use; broadening the business; markets and future markets; pulling out of …

 Eves, Ernie L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 12 Mar 2002, 410-419     The speaker's suport for leadership of the party. His decision to return to public life, and reasons for it. Challenges confronting Ontairo. The Common Sense Revolution. The progress seen now at risk. The need to establish priorities and focus on what is important to the people of Ontario. The need …

 Clement, The Hon. Tony, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 7 Mar 2002, 400-409     The speaker's personal odyssey. Deeply optimistic about the future of his party and Ontairo, and reasons for that optimism. What Mike Harris will leave behind. Three fundamental criteria for Mike Harris' successor. Accessible health care for all - a detailed discussion.

 Michael, Prince of Kent, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 14 Mar 2002, 420-433     Two subjects which fascinate the speaker: the development of the small and medium enterprise (SME) in Europe and its role and significance for us all in the emerging economies of Eastern Europe and Russia. What that has to do with Canada - an explication. Advantages shared by both countries. Stimulating …

 Chretien, His Excellency Mr. Raymond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 11 Apr 2002, 489-499     Starting with three words: Canada, France and Europe. Highlighting the links that bind all three together and exploring where, together, we might go. The origins, nature and consequences of our historical links with Europe. The present, notably the importance of economics and trade. Why the speaker believes that in some …

 Witmer, Elizabeth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 5 Mar 2002, 391-399     The speaker's vision for the future of this great province. New challenges and opportunities. The major issues. The need for a new approach and new leadership. Goals and first steps. Details of the speaker's plans for her vision of Ontario.