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 The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Jan 2003     The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. These newsletters document their activities, including archaeological digs and research into mine history. This issue includes: field trip reports by …

 The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Aug 2003     The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. These newsletters document their activities, including archaeological digs and research into mine history. This issue includes: an article on Mount …

 The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Dec 2003     The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. These newsletters document their activities, including archaeological digs and research into mine history. This issue includes: field trip reports by …

 Burns, Sir Andrew, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 26 Jun 2003, 556-567     The speaker's upcoming retirement. Acknowledgement of the Royal Commonwealth Society's Essay Contest winners. The contemporary importance of our bilateral relationship. Refreshing its relevance for the younger generation. Some history. Personal reminiscences. The life of a diplomat. The stability of the North Atlantic alliance. The European union. The situation in Iraq. …

 Tapp, Lawrence, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 29 May 2003, 517-535     The speaker's view of the future of business schools from a Canadian perspective. Progress over the last five years. The question of how long the schools can maintain this performance. Some background on business schools in North America. Central challenges. Some statistics. Challenges specific to Canada. The relationship between business …

 de Madero, Her Excellency Maria Teresa Garcia Segovia, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 5 Jun 2003, 536-548     An explanation of the reasons why Mexico and Canada share a strategic alliance. Two messages to convey. The mandatory conditions and characteristics to appear as a strategic ally to Mexico - and why Canada has them. Some history. The increase of mutual knowledge with NAFTA. Mexico today. Some facts and …

 The Duke of York, His Royal Highness, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 13 Jun 2003, 549-555     His Royal Highness The Duke of York speaks about his Mother, The Queen, and also his own childhood. How his Mother instilled in him the characteristics of faith, service, responsiblility and respect based on how she lives her own life. Many personal anecdotes.

      A letter regarding the opne house at the Percy Heritage Centre and the dedication of the Godolphin Flag Stop Source: Bruce Morrison Acquired: May 2, 2003

 Hasenfratz, Linda, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 27 Feb 2003, 328-337     Reference to Mr. Zetsche's speech at the Empire Club. Passion in product leading to prosperity. Some statistics on dollars profit/vehicle. The Big Three. Major improvements in the hours utilized to build a vehicle. The role of incentives. Consequences of cutting back on production. How to keep and grow the top …

 Baillie, A. Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 6 Mar 2003, 338-350     A future Canada for our grandchildren. Contrasting Canda today with the 1960s and 1970s. Challenges faced today by our youth. Strengths on which to build for the future. The rate of change. Increasing globalization. International competition. Canada as a leading contender. What we can do to ensure that. How to …

 Excell, Jim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 13 Mar 2003, 351-371     Diamonds in Canada. The Ekati Diamond Mine. BHP Biliton Diamonds Inc. The opportunities shared by the people of the North as a result of the development of the diamond industry. Canadian diamonds now reliably available at retail outlets across the country and making inroads around the world. Contributing positively to …

 Caughon, The Hon. Martin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 20 Mar 2003, 372-380     Canada's justice system and the core values upon which it is built. Looking at Canada's role in the crisis in Iraq, and with the United Nations. The kind of Canada we want - for ourselves and for future generations. The speaker, as Justice Minister, playing a special role in developing …

 Stewart, The Hon. Jane, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 27 Mar 2003, 381-393     Issues addressed at the Empire Club of Canada. Turning our attention to social policy. The speaker's responsibilities as Minister of Human Resources Development Canada. Views around why a continued investment in social policy is so important for Canada as we enter the new millennium. How good social policies should be …

 Baker, The Hon. James A. the III, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 2 Apr 2003, 394-404     Some personal memories from the speaker about being in Toronto and Canada. Changes since then, not all for the better. Speaking for himself only, not policymakers in Washington. The allied performance in Iraq. What the United States and the allies do next to win the peace. A "road map" - …

 Murton, Karen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 3 Apr 2003, 405-416     Elspeth and Agnes Fairbairn and why they are important for this speech. Good teaching. The school experience. The importance of the teachers. Student care at Branksome Hall. The advisor system. The ongoing education and evaluation of faculty. Teachers in great schools. A wide range of teaching strategies. Great curriculum. The …

 Hayes, His Excellency, Ambassador Eric, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 10 Apr 2003, 418-428     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The European Chamber of Trade and Commerce. Why the speaker things that the EU-Canada bilateral relationship remains a uniquely important one for both sides, and why the EU and Canada are definitely "partners that matter" to each other. Progress, but …

 Poloz, Stephen S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 22 Apr 2003, 429-437     The brutal business that economic forecasting has become. 9/11, then corporate malfeasance, then war in Iraq, then SARS, then Korea - a very uncertain outlook. A lesson. The challenge Canadian companies face in selling Canada to such a volatile world. The need to sell to the world. Globalization. International trade …

 Wallin, Pamela, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 28 Apr 2003, 438-456     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Some early ipressions of Canada-U.S. relations through the eyes of a still-novice diplomat. The advantages of distance. Canadians. Americans. An old joke. Some personal history and reminiscences. 9/11 and its aftermath. Journalism. Some shared values …

 Cheng, Ben; Kellett, John; Schmeer, Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 9 Jan 2003, 237-252     Ben Cheng His invitation to speak about the economy, interest rates, and where income markets are going in 2003. The portfolios that this speaker manages, and decisions he makes to shape portfolios. The interest-rate forecast and crucial role that it plays in managing funds. The market we have to look …

 Carter, Jim E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 16 Jan 2003, 253-266     An update on Canada's mining sector, especially as it pertains to attractiveness as a place to invest. Changes in both the performance and the attitude of the Canadian mining industry. Inspiring confidence among global investors. The richness of the resource. The importance of the mining industry to Canada. How to …