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 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 …

 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 …

 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 …

 Gerin-Lajoie, Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 13 Nov 1975, 124-135     Inflation as a world-wide problem. The importance of international relationships, including those with developing countries. Responsibilities and opportunities for the Canadian business community. Tools of Development: International development. The role of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Benefits for the Canadian economy. The range of involvement throughout Canada. Some statistics. …

 MacDonald, Miss Flora, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 20 Nov 1975, 136-146     A critical review of the current government's record. Suggestions as to how Miss MacDonald's party would handle problems, particularly with regard to the economy. Criteria for effective leadership. What Canadians might expect from postive leadership. Miss MacDonald's qualifications as a leader.

 Grant, Malachy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 27 Nov 1975, 147-158     The implementation of the design team for the CN Tower. A description of the design team. Introduction of the principle and active members. Significant aspects of the design emerging from visits to other towers. The budget. The marketing program. The mandate. The restaurant. The elevators. A detailed description of the …

 Beaver, John Wesley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 4 Dec 1975, 159-169     "There is something seriously wrong with the whole philosophy of dealing with native peoples given the results that are occurring." A review of the circumstances, events and conditions leading to the current situation: a disaster for the Indians. Effects of European immigration on the Indians medically, religiously, socially, economically. Results …

 Davis, The Honourable William G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 11 Dec 1975, 170-183     The demanding role of leadership. The need for governments to "strike out in new and different directions." A review of "how far we have come in our present society and what we have managed to accomplish so far." The review covers the previous 25 years. The role of the taxpayer. …

 Coggan, Most Reverend Donald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 1 May 1975, 1-11     A joint meeting of The Empire Club and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The gap between luxury and poverty; the contrast between our world and the Third World. The waste in our world: the pollution of the air, the sea, the land, food, human life, our youth, our universities, the …

 Limerick, Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 15 May 1975, 12-29     Anglo-Canadian trade relations. First, a world view and three general propositions: economies are rising and falling at an unprecedented rate as the balance of resource demand and availability changes. Countries with ample natural resources are going to have an easier time compared with those which rely on importing and converting. …

 Thatcher, The Rt. Hon. Margaret, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 25 Sep 1975, 30-40     The Heirs of Runnymede—the liberties first expressed in Magna Carta—heirs to a rule of law and a responsibility to pass those rights on to the next generation. Problems in Great Britain, similar to those faced in all western socieities: inflation, unemployment, absence of growth, and public expenditure beyond what the …