Résultats

 MacNaughton, John A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 3 Feb 1981, 217-223     Dinner in honour of John A. MacNaughton, Immediate Past President, The Empire Club of Canada. Also, silence in memory of J. Palmer Kent, President, 1962-1963.

 Ryan, Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 8 Jan 1981, 170-188     Reflections on the mood of Quebec today, centred around three main themes: the referendum on the constitutional future and the lessons we must derive from that experience; the Trudeau plan for constitutional reform; and the relationship between Ontario and Quebec in the search for a renewed Canada. The attachment Quebecers …

 Taylor, Ambassador Kenneth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 15 Jan 1981, 189-195     The possibilities of peace and stability in the Middle East and implications for North America. The question of energy and security. Foreign policy Implications in terms of the supply of oil. Economic and political consequences of dramatic increases in oil prices. The security of oil supplies. The element of terrorism. …

 MacGuigan, The Honourable Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 22 Jan 1981, 196-204     Factors for a nation's survivial: "their understanding of conditions and events in the world beyond their borders; and their flexibility in fashioning their institutions and policies to make survival possible in the world at large." A discussion of the significance of those principles for Canada in the eighties. Suggestions for …

 Clark, The Right Honourable Joe, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 12 Feb 1981, 236-246     An exploration of the differences between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives. Issues discussed include regionalism; federalism; reasonable government; the role of Britain in the Canadian constitution; the Canadian energy industry and program; separatism in Quebec; Western Canada; pride and confidence in Canada.

 Aird, The Honourable John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 17 Dec 1981, 170-178     Welcome remarks by Brigardier General S.F. Andrunyk. Christmas address by the Honourable John B. Aird. Introductions and appreciations. Remarks by Dr. Stackhouse. Introduction of musical programme by Bgen. Andrunyk. Music by the Grenville Christian College Choir.

 Pepin, The Honourable Jean-Luc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 1 Oct 1981, 3-20     An underlying theme of government restraint in spending. The state of transportation in Canada through a number of observations. The general state of "reasonably good" is not good enough. Demands created by an increasing and increasingly mobile population; an expanding and maturing economy; and by the need to remain competitive …

 Edge, C. Geoffrey, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 15 Oct 1981, 36-57     A review of Canada's wealth of natural resources, similar to other parts of North and South America. Canada's difference lies in its political institutions and how they were developed, and the speaker outlines briefly and historically what those institutions are. The peaceful and constructive nature of that development is, the …

 Iacocca, Lee A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 29 Oct 1981, 72-84     The Chrysler Corporation and its involvement in Canada. Getting out of the recession. Restructuring a giant company. Some financial figures. "The Chrysler Syndrome." Changes made in the restructuring process, including those made to develop a closer working relationship with the labour unions. Commitments met, including jobs. Interest rates as the …

 Laskin, The Right Honourable Bora, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 12 Mar 1981, 287-299     The purpose and significance of the Supreme Court of Canada and its decisions for all Canadians. His Honour's concern over the lack of understanding and appreciation of the work of the Supreme Court, and its judges. Of particular concern are misconceptions held by ministers and first ministers. The lack of …

 Warren, R. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 19 Mar 1981, 300-315     An historical review of the Canadian National Exhibition, with many details. Issues now facing the Canadian National Exhibition: short and long-term goals and plans. Details of immediate improvements and how they will work. Research that illustrates how decisions were reached. Opportunities for business to participate in the CNE. Master plans …

 MacDonald, the Honourable Flora, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 26 Mar 1981, 316-327     A look past constitutional reform to Canada's global position. A review of Canada's foreign policy and its implications for Canadians. International trade and the rise of protectionism. The current need to wait and see what the Reagan administration will do in the immediate future, and how it will react to …

 Robinson, James D. III, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 2 Apr 1981, 328-338     The effect of new technologies on business; specifically, the business application of data processing and telecommunications. Is technology friend or foe? How Japan has handled the new technologies. How business, government, and labour are paying attention to the positive side of the new technologies. Issues of automation and its effect …

 Lynch, Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 9 Apr 1981, 339-355     Personal anecodes and reminiscences since Mr. Lynch's last speech 24 years ago. A current analysis of Canada and Canadians as seen through those historical and political events. Concerns and issues include the constitution, the monarchy, the Supreme Court of Canada, Quebec, federalism.

 Hoadley, Walter E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 23 Apr 1981, 356-369     Is the United States really making a new beginning? Mr. Hoadley answers yes, the odds are sixty/forty. Reasons why: the mood in the country is one of recognizing basic problems; more people are looking at the country in relation to other countries; a new president, a new administration. Support for …

 Baird, Charles F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 30 Apr 1981, 382-395     An examination of some of the "major characteristics of change that will face Canada and the world in the 1980s." The economic future of the Western industrial countries is not optimistic in the medium-term outlook. Basic problems facing policy makers are "the high cost of unemployment and inflation, and the …

 Stephenson, The Honourable Bette, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 29 Jan 1981, 205-216     Schooling vs. education. Ways in which we are educated. Schooling as part of our education. Predictions for the future and what they will mean in terms of our education, and our schooling. Curriculum changes to reflect society's changing needs. Teaching values in our schools. The effect of television on education …

 Ford II, Henry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 5 Feb 1981, 224-235     New personal perspectives on issues of concern to business from Mr. Ford. Successful business managers and "their understanding of the impact of national and international politics on the future of private enterprise." Canada and the U.S. addressing the future together with renewed cooperation, understanding, and sensitivity. A brief look at …

 Fleming, The Honourable Jim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 19 Feb 1981, 247-262     Canadian federalism: a historical perspective reviewing, among other, the following issues: the "compact theory;" provincial autonomy; the BNA Act with regard to federal government power; jurisdictional powers; the principal of monarchy; the richer and poorer provinces and their struggle for power. A detailed history of Canada with regard to federalism/provincialism. …

 Mirvish, Ed, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 26 Feb 1981, 263-274     Mr. Mirvish's personal views about retirement. His choice of new endeavours. Personal reminiscences about his life and his various challenges and successes. His plans for the future.