Résultats

 Baldwin, The Right Honourable Stanley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1928), 6 Aug 1927, 120-130     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Words of praise for Joe Wright, a Canadian sculler and sportsman. The subject of education to be addressed here because Ontario as always taken the lead in education. Interest in England to see how she …

 Tweedsmuir, His Excellency, Baron, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 28 Nov 1935, 131-139     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club. The Art of Living, and the great influence that the enjoyment of the pleasures of life has on professional efficiency. A few observations on those seasons when our harness is unloosed and we are turned out to …

 Wrong, Professor George M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1928), 24 Feb 1927, 39-39     A few explanatory remarks followed by a film representation of the siege and capture of Quebec by the British under General Wolfe.

 Ney, Major Frederick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 9 Dec 1948, 117-129     The speaker basing his observations today on his experiences over the past four or five years when he has visited many parts of the world. The very clear picture of the world-wide organization of Communism which those experiences have given him. Everywhere he has found people waiting for England and …

 Collins, Norman, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 2 Dec 1948, 106-116     Some personal background and beliefs of the speaker. The speaker's regard for television as the most powerful, most potent instrument of social influence which has been invented in our lifetime. Some remarks regarding the influence of television. Children as the crux of the matter. The ability of television to condition …

 Mathewson, Honourable James Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1940), 1 Feb 1940, 270-282     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club. A Canada that cannot exist without Quebec, and the Empire that cannot exist without Canada. Highlights of the history of Quebec. Milestones in the historical course followed by Quebec and, along with Quebec, by Canada. Three attempts …

 Cromie, Robert J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1931), 1 May 1930, 180-194     A trip around the world. Keeping in mind the size and population of Canada as we compare Asian countries with our own, and their productive capacity with ours. An analogous comparison of a country with an individual. Canada and Egypt as lucky countries, and why that is so. Starting from …

 Urwick, Lt. Col. L.F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1968), 2 Nov 1967, 144-155     What the words "formal organization" mean. Semantic ambiguity. The distinction between "formal" and "informal" organization. Examples of each. The tendency in the United States to be critical and apprehensive of formal organization. Factors that make this so: a detailed discussion of the factors in American national attitudes which militate against …

 St-Laurent, Right Honourable Louis S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1953), 9 Mar 1953, 252-265     Reference to what the speaker said in a previous address. Coming a long way since 1920 in developing a national spirit. Having more faith in ourselves and in our country than we have ever had before. Strengthening that faith by many tangible expressions of the faith of other countries in …

 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. …

 Enders, His Excellency, The Honourable Thomas O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 29 Apr 1976, 421-433     A discussion of investment and resources, often the subjects of misunderstandings between Canada and the United States. Differing points of view and opinions about Canadian-American relations. What will each country do in the changing world? A brief history and review of the current situation, and the legacy of disparity. The …

 Stewart, Donald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 7 Oct 1976, 24-31     The speaker declares himself to be a politician committed to a certain cause. A historical review of Scotland with reference to its independ state until the 18th century. The preservation of the Scottish identity. The lack of total union with England. The wish for a sovereign parliament to return to …

 Pepin, The Honourable Jean-Luc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 14 Oct 1976, 32-48     Personal observations on the first year of the anti-inflation program, with an emphasis on psychology more than on economic and social statistics. An attempt to answer the question "What has been, what is the attitude of Canadians vis-à-vis the program, vis-à-vis the Price and Income Policy in particular? A very …

 Campagnolo, The Honourable Iona, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 21 Oct 1976, 49-59     An analogy of some current Canadian political situations with various characters in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, with the Canadian public cast as Alice herself. The analogy operates as a disguised review of some economic issues such as guidelines on wages and prices, and anti-inflation efforts. Problems with the controls …

 Stuart, Alexander K., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 11 Mar 1982, 315-330     An alternative energy that does not depend on hydrocarbons still a priority: economically, strategically and environmentally. Teaching ourselves how to live without fossil fuels. Costs involved in this exercise. The rewards of success. Why we should be compelled toward alternative energy. The strategic and humanitarian concern of the Third World …

 Welch, the Honourable Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 18 Mar 1982, 331-338     A review of developments in Canada and in Ontario during the last twelve months; our prospects and opportunities for the future. A concern over a lack of direction by the federal government since the conclusion of the constitutional accord. A seeming decline in the federal government working with other governments, …

 Moran, Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 25 Mar 1982, 339-354     Despite similar and serious economic problems, Britain seen as on the road to economic recovery. Remarks about the speaker's profession as a diplomat. A description of what a diplomat does; some of the problems involved; some of the technical skills required; the need for different skills in different countries. Examples …

 Yost, Elwy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 29 Apr 1982, 421-440     Autobiographical. Personal reminiscenses and anecdotes, including Hollywood personalities.

 Twaits, William O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1961), 10 Nov 1960, 81-93     Some superficial similarities, and differences between the depression in the thirties and the current economic situation in Canada. A review of some of the solutions tried in the 1930's. What did provide the recovery and growth of recent years. Two influences of persistent technological improvement through sustained investment of new …

 Winters, The Honourable Robert H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1959), 19 Feb 1959, 224-234     Developing trends in the relationship between Government and private enterprise with emphasis on trade. The system and form of Canada's Government, and how they have been changing in a progressive development toward more and more democracy. The changing importance of Government in relation to our private lives, our business activities …