Résultats

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 26 Jun 1974, 1-20     The Dinner in Honour of the Toronto Scottish Regiment was "In the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother" and given "by the Loyal Societies and Officers of the Toronto Garrison." With Brigadier General B.J. Legge acting as introducer, several people spoke with special regard to the Toronto …

 Ivany, Dr. Randall E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 3 Oct 1974, 21-35     The new enthusiasm of "ombudsmania." A brief history of the term and concept. The opening of the Ombudsman's Office in Alberta in 1967. Number of complaints received and those investigated. Some similar statistics from Quebec. Support from the news media, the Canadian Bar Association, and the International Bar Association. How …

 Johnston, Sir John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 10 Oct 1974, 36-45     Personal reminiscences of young childhood, and World War II. Changes in Canada and Britain in the post-war years. Now, a description of the Britain left and the Canada to come. Central question: what, in October 1974, have Canada and Britain to say to each other, and to do together? Discussion …

 Jamieson, J.K., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 21 Oct 1974, 46-57     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Two facts about the external environment that Canada and the United States share: the multi-nature of economic problems, and the fact that solutions require international co-operation now. A statement of the various world problems concerning …

 Cornell, Ward, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 24 Oct 1974, 58-70     Ontario House in London: who they are, where they come from, what they attempt, what they achieve and where they're going. A brief history of the office of Agent General. Operational and representational activities. A description of projects and programmes. New developments and missions. The importance of tourism. The concept …

 Lalonde, The Honourable Marc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 31 Oct 1974, 71-86     The social well-being of individual Canadians. The Working Paper on Social Security. The first stage of social security review, with implementation of immediate reforms done. Now, difficult decisions to make. How to meet the income needs of those who are unable to work. How to ensure that Canadians with low …

 McGibbon, The Honourable Pauline, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 19 Dec 1974, 160-167     Christmas luncheon. A program of Christmas music presented by the Choir of St. Paul's.

      A soft-cover book with 72 pages, which include photographs and maps, as well as a bibliography.

      Part of the Men-At-Arms Series

      A soft-cover book with 320 pages, which include illustrations, maps, and portraits, as well as an index and bibliography.

      No.11 in Canadian Historic Sites Series

 Moles, John E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 7 Nov 1974, 87-102     The decrease in grain production for the third year in a row. Two basic questions: Can we, will we be able to,,, feed ourselves? Will we be able to feed others? A discussion, under the following headings: The Food Situation Today; The Industrialized Nations; the Have-not Nations; Food in History. …

 Edinborough, Arnold, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 14 Nov 1974, 103-113     The cultural explosion in Canada, particularly since Canada's Centennial in 1967. A national identity as a result of the Centennial. The significant role of LIP grants in the cultural explosion. Other Centennials: Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, and other cities and provinces. What has been happening in Canada over the last …

 Bonner, Robert W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 21 Nov 1974, 114-125     Why 1975 will be a "significant and dramatic year in our contemporary history." Since 1971, a period of "considerable material prosperity joined with a period of not inconsiderable inflation." The results of those factors. The contemplation of a recession. Four considerations that might affect our conventional thinking about material progress: …

 Wagner, The Honourable Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 28 Nov 1974, 126-137     A short review of what other federal politicians chose as speech topics. The speaker addresses the Empire Club of Canada "as a politician, a man of government, now in opposition, to ask some questions about the drum we are all beating, and to pose directly, … the question of whether …

 Williams, Dr. David Carlton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 5 Dec 1974, 138-148     The third crisis in three decades. A review of the others. A statement about the plight of universities today, with regard to maintaining a "policy of openness and accessibility and to maintain and improve the system, while on the other [hand] we face imposed budget restrictions, plus the impact of …

 Leather, His Excellency Sir Edwin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 12 Dec 1974, 149-159     Various gifts and presentations to the Joint Chairmen of the meeting (Sir Arthur Chetwynd and Mr. Kenny of The English Speaking Union) and to both clubs from the speaker on behalf of Bermuda. A history and description of Bermuda. Bermuda in a global context. The speaker's responsibilities in his country. …

 Crombie, Mayor David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1974), 10 Jan 1974, 163-170     An annual civic report: what the year was like, and how things look for the future. The issue of development: some statistics; the role of the media; the rate of growth now and in the future. Transportation: the demise of the Scarborough expressway; ways to alleviate traffic problems in inner-city …

 Gordon, The Honourable Walter L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1974), 17 Jan 1974, 171-180     The National History Project: a two-year fact-finding investigation into the teaching of Canadian history, social studies and civics in the elementary and secondary schools. Findings reported in "What Culture? What Heritage?" (the Hodgett's Report) with suggestions for improvement. Suggestions led to a pilot project, currently four years old. Examples and …

 Wilder, William P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1974), 24 Jan 1974, 181-191     The proposed Arctic Gas pipeline to transport natural gas from the North Slope of Alaska and the Mackenzie Delta. Costs and size of the project. Why Mr. Wilder believes the Arctic Gas pipeline is a giant of necessity for Canada, with details. Why it is important to residents of northern …