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      A biography about Grahame Ross Barnett written July 19, 2002 by A. W. Cockerill as a tribute after his death on July 15, 2002. Source: unknown Acquired: May 3, 2005 Grahame Ross Barnett Classicist, linguist, Anglican priest, mystic, soldier, librarian, mentor and survivor. Born 9 May 1911 in Scotland. Died …

 The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Apr 2002     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 a tour …

 The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Aug 2002     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 environmental …

 The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Sep 2002     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: a heritage report by …

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 Blakey, J. Douglas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 24 Jan 2002, 340-351     Some history of Upper Canada College. Carrying on its founder's tradition. The need to adapt. The need for independent schools to be clear about their fundamental purpose and direction. Defining characteristics, strengths - what they are not. Contemplating the question - how best can the institution … serve the greater …

 Harris, Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 12 Feb 2002, 370-380     A brief review of the speaker's performance in office. Changes made to education and the speaker's pride in those changes. A detailed description of what schools are like now and what they will be like in the future makes up the majority of the remainder of the address. Quality, goals, …

 Macapagal-Arroyo, Her Excellency, Gloria, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 30 Jan 2002, 352-259     Strong and friendly relations between Canada and the Philippines. Ways in which our interaction is even more meaningful today. Economic relations. Growing business relations. Developments in the Philippines. Some recent figures. Determined to promote efficient and transparent governance. Some examples of trade and investment sectors that offer the brightest opportunities …

 Flaherty, Hon. Jim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 16 Jan 2002, 320-329     Why the speaker if running for Premier of Ontario. The Ontario economy and what government can do. Some personal details. Some recent Ontario history. Some achievements from Mike Harris' plan in 1995. Work still to be done. The speaker's promise to do more if elected. Some solutions.

 Arnold, John; McHugh, Michael T., CFA; Wellum, Johnathan M., CFA, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 10 Jan 2002, 303-319     John Arnold: 2002 a modest year for equity markets. 2002 a low inflation year globally driven by low fuel prices. Productivity. Major theme for 2002 is buy European equities. The growing Federal European Union and that will mean. The US market. Bull and bear markets. Equities and dividends. A more …

 Chretien, His Excellency Mr. Raymond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 11 Apr 2002, 489-499     Starting with three words: Canada, France and Europe. Highlighting the links that bind all three together and exploring where, together, we might go. The origins, nature and consequences of our historical links with Europe. The present, notably the importance of economics and trade. Why the speaker believes that in some …

 Witmer, Elizabeth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 5 Mar 2002, 391-399     The speaker's vision for the future of this great province. New challenges and opportunities. The major issues. The need for a new approach and new leadership. Goals and first steps. Details of the speaker's plans for her vision of Ontario.

 Snobelen, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 17 Jan 2002, 330-339     Two topics: change and change initiatives. The speaker's experience with both. Leadership. Ways in which governments can change. Illustrative anecdotes. Building on what has been done in the last decade. Creating new possibilities. Examples of leadership. Looking towards the future.

 Bruneau, Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 21 Mar 2002, 434-446     The apparent tension between self-criticism and smugness from an outside perspective, a look at the issues we face, probing their root causes, and suggest ideas to "turbocharge" our innovation, productivity and prosperity. First, a confession to be one of the brains in the drain - some personal history by the …

 MacKinnon, Bill, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 18 Apr 2002, 514-526     What the speaker thinks it will take to improve the public's trust in the financial accounting system and the capital markets. The critical nature of those who practice accunting and audit public companies to a credible, functioning financial system. The capability to improve and move forward in the interests of …

 Rae, The Hon. Bob, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 27 Feb 2002, 381-390     The community of Toronto - how much it has changed - the challenges and possibilities, especially in relation to the Toronto Symphony. Some myths about the orchestra. Some realities. The choice to produce the kind of city we want to live in.

 Heller, George J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 25 Apr 2002, 527-539     Major changes in retail over the past decade. Why things change; the outcomes of the changes; a look forward. Some key realities Canadians lived through in the '91 to 2001 decade. The realities that shaped the consumers that shaped retail. What's next - some predictions. The situation for the Hudson's …

 Morton, Desmond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 17 Apr 2002, 500-512     A by-product of the events of September 11. Reasons for the shock. Our politicians -- aroused to military problems they could grasp. Some steps taken, and some complications with those steps. Modern warfare. Canadian expectations. The need for money for innovation. Some recent history of the Canadian forces, including some …

 Oland, Derek, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 9 Apr 2002, 475-488     How the regional companies with which the speaker is associated--and others--are adapting to new global markets and how our governments need to rethink their relationships with regionally based organisations. Some personal reminiscences. Lessons from the Moosehead product. The Maritime economy and how it differs from other Canadian regional economies. The …

 Batty, Alain, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 28 Mar 2002, 448-457     Some history of Ford, especially in Canada. Making sure the company remains vibrant. Priorities in North America. Improving quality, reducing costs. The inertia in the business, and overcoming it. Right-sizing manufacturing capacity. Core issues to be addressed for the long term. Investments and commitment for the future. The sense of …