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 Scammon, Richard M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 9 Oct 1975, 54-69     Differences between the American and Canada political systems. The American electorate. Profile of the American voter: a non-political and electorally alert individual. What will motivate the American voter in 1976. Four central issues: party, economic, social, personal. Personal predictions of the outcome of the pending American election. A short review …

 Mulroney, M. Brian, Esq., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 15 Oct 1975, 70-81     An example of a recent criminal vandalism at James Bay as symptomatic of "a decade of excess everywhere." Significance and problems with trade unions and management associations. Strengths and weaknesses of democracy. The supremacy of Parliament. At issue: whether the duly elected government or highly vocal pressure groups were exercising …

 Beaulnes, Dr. Aurèle, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 23 Oct 1975, 82-94     First, the microbial world. Second, the main features, major activities and projected development of the Armand Frappier Institute. Examples of useful microbes. The role of microbes in non-traditional agriculture. The efficiency of various protein sources. Microbes effective against cancer. Solutions require "an innovative and multi-disciplinary research program aimed at the …

 Ostry, Dr. Sylvia, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 30 Oct 1975, 95-106     The first stage of the proposals to amend Canada's competition law just received final reading in the House of Commons. Why, in the face of strong opposition, the government has felt it necessary to proceed with such legislation. The primary objectives of competition policy. The goal of efficiency in the …

 Maloney, Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 6 Nov 1975, 107-123     History of the office of Ombudsman, beginning in Sweden in 1809. Reasons for the existence of the office of Ombudsman. The role of the Ombudsman in Provincial Canada. The powers of the Ombudsman as set out in the Ombudsman Act. Examples of matters referred to the Ombudsman, and action taken. …

 Oakville Journal Record, 12 Jul 1975     The planning committee vote to adopt the Bronte tertiary plan. This plan includes the reduction of Lakeshore Rd, the purchase of Centriller School, building of walkways and a pedestrian mall.

 Michael Shapcott, Oakville Journal Record, 18 Aug 1975     Opposition to the townhouse development plan along Lakeshore Road by local Bronte residents.

      This article has photographs of Whitaker's Garage which was at Dundas and Trafalgar Roads. An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar, has an article on area carriage works and garages. The Trafalgar Township Historical Association has …

 McGibbon, The Honourable Pauline, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 18 Dec 1975, 184-190     Christmas luncheon. A program of Christmas music presented by the John Hodgins Singers.

 Killanin, Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 24 Apr 1975, 386-399     Some background to the controversies that have plagued the Olympic Movement in recent years, particularly with regard to staging the Olympic Games. Controversies that tend to reflect problems of scale. The size and complexity of hosting operations. Problems that result not from the Olympic Movement, but from success, because other …

 Pembroke Daily Observer, 1975, Unknown     See record "William Clouthier's Funeral 1925" for image of the 1925 funeral procession for William Clouthier in Petawawa, ON.

 Stephenson, Dr. Bette, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 9 Jan 1975, 168-186     First, some personal comments about the speaker's background and current position and some remarks about the feminist movement. Some statistics about Canada's need for doctors, and the policies governing that. Some answers to questions about admission policies of Canadian medical schools, immigration policies regarding foreign students, and taxes that support …

 Twaits, William O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 16 Jan 1975, 187-198     The speaker addresses The Empire Club not as an official spokesman for the resource industries or the representative of any company, rather as a concerned Canadian with a background in the subject area. The speaker's belief that there are both short- and long-term consequences of Canada's current strategy with regard …

 Edwardh, Dr. M.O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 23 Jan 1975, 199-211     A review of the history of the sources of educational materials used in Canadian schools. Comments on the significant educational changes in the 1960's, and consequences in the 1970's. An exploration of what this crisis means to students, to the quality of education, and to the publishing industry. Also, suggestions …

 Mounfield, William K., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 6 Feb 1975, 231-245     A history of Massey-Ferguson from its beginnings in 1847 by Daniel Massey. Various projects carried out by the company in diverse countries such as Brazil, Peru, Poland, Argentina, Italy, Spain, Mexico, India, Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey and Yugoslavia. Projects in the making. A description of the company's operation in Canada. The …

 Plumptre, Mrs. Beryl, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 27 Feb 1975, 256-267     A review of the latest report of the Food Prices Review Board entitled "What Price Nutrition?" First, a brief history of the Board established in mid-1973. Unusual in that the Board Commissioners were appointed by the government, and it is financed by government funds, but it does not report to …

 Hodgson, Stuart M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 13 Mar 1975, 281-295     Mr. Hodgson's various hats and roles in the Northwest Territories. The increased attention on the North because of the activity in the Mackenzie Delta, the Beaufort Sea and the Arctic Islands in the search for new energy sources for Canada; also the pipeline proposed by the Arctic Gas group and …

 Saint-Pierre, The Honourable Guy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 30 Jan 1975, 212-230     A discussion of the policies of the Quebec Government concerning the French language, especially as related to economic progress and the everyday conduct of business. The Quebec Official Language Act (Bill 22) and the debate surrounding it. Its adoption on July 31, 1974. The significance attached to this Bill. A …

 Williams, Alan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 20 Feb 1975, 246-255     A narrowing of topics to the "evolt" of Europe, and the Atlantic Alliance. Britain on the verge of a referendum to determine whether it will remain in Europe. Negotiation of terms of entry for the European Community. Factors affecting whether or not the terms will be known by the time …

 Pattillo, Arthur S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 6 Mar 1975, 268-280     The Ontario Securities Commission in 1975. Changes and activities made in the last six months since Mr. Pattillo became Chairman. Problems and priorities of the Commission for 1975. Two major topics of concern: first, the accuracy of financial reporting discussed under the following headings: Pension Costs Accounting; Differential Disclosure; Financial …