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      Article describing Agnes Macphail's significance in Grey County and local efforts to recognize the first female member of Parliament.

 Klein, The Hon. Ralph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 12 Jan 2005, 213-224     The "Alberta Supernet" project. Similar issues across the country: health care, education, large cities. The "Hay West" program and other examples of the hand of friendship between Alberta and Ontario. 2005 - Alberta's centennial year. Some history. How Alberta is changing today. The "next Alberta." Myths about Alberta. Some fiscal …

 Taylor, Hannah, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 21 Apr 2005, 339-345     How this nine-year-old speaker became so concerned about the homeless. The spekaer conveyed several anecdotes. Ways in which we can help.

 Raymond, Réal, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 7 Apr 2005, 318-330     An outline of the speaker's views concerning the key forces that are shaping the legislative and regulatory framework. Mergers between big banks in Quebec and Ontario. Three important currents that characterize the national legislative and regulatory framework. Political dimensions. Public policy objectives that guide elected officials and civil servants when …

 Calvert, The Hon. Lorne, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 9 Feb 2005, 253-268     The speaker's central thesis: in Canada's 21st century, the strength of our great nation, as never before, will be base don the strength of all of our regions. Three specific areas of future strength that Saskatchewan will bringn to the federation. Some personal background. The address continued under the following …

 Williams, The Hon. Danny, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 3 Feb 2005, 239-252     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. Newfoundland and Labrador's contribution to the country in terms of individuals as well as natural resources. The speaker's actions over the last number of months. The agenda that motivates the speaker every day. The need …

 Barisheff, Nick ; hornous, Daniel E., CFA; Rubin, Jeffrey G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 6 Jan 2005, 193-212     Daniel E. Chornous The Outlook for Gold in 2005. Varying opinions on price per ounce for 2005. Reasons for the rise since 2001. The nature of gold as money. Paper currencies. What a 10% investment in gold means in terms of one's portfolio. Gold as wealth preservation and hedging benefits …

 Thompson, John W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 17 Feb 2005, 269-283     The speaker's thoughts about the trends emerging in information technology. Information security. Ensuring recoverability from any incidents for the infrastructure. Cost, complexity and compliance as consistent challenges. Regulatory initiatives in Canada, such as PIPEDA. Looking for an integrated solution. Some predictions for the marketplace. The changing motive for attackers. Cyber …

 Campbell, The Hon. Gordon, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 9 Mar 2005, 284-295     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. British Columbia on the verge of an exceptional decade of opportunity and how that is so. The bid for the 2010 Olympics. Five goals for British Columbia over the next decade. What the government inherited …

 Fentie, The Hon. Dennis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 14 Jan 2005, 225-238     The Yukon perspective on the theme. The Yukon's develomental history. A focus on two strategic Yukon/Alaska infrastructure projects - the Alaska Highway Natural Gas Pipeline; the Alaska/Yukon (Canada) Railway proposal. The profound effect on the Yukon and on Canada. The address proceeded under the following headings: Northern Strategy - Northern …

 Graham, The Hon. Bill, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 22 Apr 2005, 346-360     Nine months since the speaker became the Minister of National Defence. An exciting and historic time for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian forces and how that is so. Work performed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces. The future for the Armed Forces. The budget …

 Rock, His Excellency Mr. Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 19 May 2005, 413-426     Some personal reminiscences. Speaking today as Canada's ambassador to the United Nations. Anecdotes about the speaker's experience at the UN. The UN's shortcomings and how it happened - an explication. Why all of us can and must help the United Nations win the fight to save itself. Ways in which …

 Numata, His Excellency Sadaaki, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 28 Apr 2005, 361-372     The speaker addressed the audience under the following headings: Where We Are; How Japanese See Canada; How Canadians See Japan; A New Economic Partnership; the Asia-Pacific Context; The Global Agenda; Conclusion: A Mutually Enriching Global Partnership.

 Emerson, The Hon. David L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 21 Sep 2005, 16-26     Entering public life and what that was like for the speaker. The economy in Canada. A changing world and how that might effect Canada's economy. Concerns - what the speaker worried about. Ways to get ready. Anticipating threats and opportunities. Where we go from here. Where not to go. The …

 Elston, Murray, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 22 Sep 2005, 27-38     A homecoming for the nuclear community and how that is so. Mr. Keys' prophetic words. Nuclear energy as the energy mainstay for Ontario. Some statistics - some prices. Comparing energies. A clear warning for Ontario. A difficult situation. Ontario Power Generation. Key parameters for Ontario's sourcing of electricity supply. Choices …

 Miller, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 26 Sep 2005, 39-48     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The role Toronto businesses need to play in the safety of our city. Providing jobs and other opportunities to young people who do not have them. Toronto as a safe city - with some caveats. …

 McKenna, His Excellency Mr. Frank, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 29 Sep 2005, 49-61     Looking for widsom. Becoming an ambassador. Being an ambassador. The Canadian side of the U.S. relationship. This week as a week of epiphany and why. Knowing ourselves. The dysfunctional United States Government and how that is so. Party discipline in Canada and how that makes us different. Comments on the …

 Collins-Nakai, Dr. Ruth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 6 Oct 2005, 62-72     Painting a picture of our health-care system in Canada. Cooperation across jurisdications, borders, and professions. How Canada is falling behind in some of the things that count the most, with some illustrative statistics. Unacceptable circumstances. Health care as the nation's number one priority. The shortage of doctors and nurses and …

 Kusugak, Jose, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 13 Oct 2005, 73-81     Canadians as a fair-minded people. Finding values of fairness and sharing in the day-to-day politics in Ottawa - some difficulties. Living in a political world. The Inuit - the Aboriginal People of Arctic Canada - their self-determination struggle. Describing the Inuit place in Canada. Some facts. An explication of the …

 Mather, Clive, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2007), 3 Nov 2005, 93-104     Some introductory remarks about technology. What technology in the oil industry has done, is doing and will do in our lifetime. Some history. What drives technology in the oil and gas business. Examples of pioneering technologies in the industry. New fuels. A broader context. The three most spectacular technological advances …