Résultats

 Cadieux, The Hon. Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 23 Jan 1992, 295-306     Students staying in school as the key component in Canada's competitiveness and prosperity. Education as the key to Canadians understanding their history, and each other. Understanding the past and the nature of our country to enhance future unity and strength as a nation. The "public evil" of a dropout rate …

 Lavelle, Patrick J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 30 Jan 1992, 307-319     A review of the issue of self-government for the Aboriginal people of Canada. Differing views of Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people. The term "inherent" and its significance within the Aboriginal request for their "inherent right of self-government to be enshrined in the Constitution." The current and historical situation of the …

 O'Connor, James G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 13 Feb 1992, 332-344     Some positive happenings in Ontario, with examples in the automotive industry. A review of automobile sales in Canada with comparisons between the current situation and the recession in the early '80s, with statistics. Signs of a slow but sustainable recovery. Restructuring in the global auto industry. Remarks on Canada's competitiveness. …

 Sutch, Peter D.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 17 Feb 1992, 345-362     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A review of Hong Kong's period of dramatic transition: Hong Kong's economic success nurtured by the British colonial government and the change in that administration back to China in 1997. Hong Kong's future and on …

 Masterman, Jack V., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 27 Feb 1992, 381-392     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Financial services reform and the constitutional question. A changing and challenging future in the financial services industries, following a prolonged and arduous process of legislative reform. A similar process is ongoing in the constitutional debate. …

 Mazankowski, The Hon. Don, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 28 Feb 1992, 393-405     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Dialogue and debate prior to the latest federal budget. Concerns and sympathy expressed for those hurting. Concern for the lack of confidence at both the consumer and the business level. Concern for the social safety …

 Manning, Preston, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 12 Mar 1992, 428-439     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A promotional address for the speaker's book "The New Canada." An extensive background on the Reform Party of Canada, outlining the Party's vision of a new 21st century Canada, and constitutional, economic and parliamentary reforms …

 Taylor, Allan R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 26 Mar 1992, 440-451     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A discussion of some of the economic implications of the constitutional debate. Some naïve and dangerous assumptions in the debate. Costs to Canadians of separation. Costs in terms of our quality of life. Current damage …

 Visser, Margaret, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 2 Apr 1992, 452-463     Personal anecdotes and reminiscences surrounding table manners. The significance of dining rituals and table manners in cultural exchanges, with many illustrative examples. The importance of sharing a meal in bringing people, especially people of different cultures, together. The need to show ritual ease. A look at many different cultures, dining …

 McKenna, The Hon. Frank, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 6 Apr 1992, 464-484     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A discussion of education, the economy and our environment. A move towards thinking about these issues globally; competing internationally; opening trading relationships; undertaking more innovation and research and development; making quality; enhancing our environment; redirecting …

 L'Heureux, Willard J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 9 Apr 1992, 485-494     Canada as good partners: good Commonwealth partners, conscientious United Nations partners, and fraternal provincial partners. Partners when defending our nation, our trading rights, and our democratic principles. North American partners with the United States. However, Canadians don't see themselves as dealing with important issues in a partnership sense. The nature …

 Filmon, The Hon. Gary A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 15 Apr 1992, 495-507     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Problems of the legacy of the Meech Lake Accord; problems with the national economy; problems with a deepening of the divisions among provinces and regions. Problems with political leadership of the country. Various other factors …

 Sopinka, The Hon. Mr. Justice John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 16 Apr 1992, 508-522     The issue of free speech: difficulties and contradictions. An examination of a number of situations in which freedom of speech is under attack. An exploration of the current status of the right to such freedom and whether it is in any danger. A review of the meaning of free speech …

 McCaughey, Lorraine B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 23 Apr 1992, 523-536     The new North American market. The important role of communications in identifying obstacles and seizing opportunities as formal barriers to trade fall. Address draws heavily on the views of recently published document by Burston-Marstellar, "The North American Free Trade Adreement—A Communications Update." NAFTA simply a first step, an "attempt by …

 Weld, The Hon. William F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 30 Apr 1992, 537-546     Canada as Massachusett's largest trading partner, with statistics. A system that works to mutual advantage. The importance of NAFTA to both Canada and the United States. Major disagreements: magnesium, Honda Civic, soft wood lumber, and beer. Disputed products represent less than two per cent of bilateral trade. The success of …

 Daily Journal Record, 18 Jul 1992     The Oakville Historical Society recommends 5 steps for a special committee to put into action in order to preserve the Chisholm Estate.

      Documentary of the Crystal Falls Church Bell, Historique sur la cloche de Crystal Falls.

      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

      The commemorative program from the 100th Anniversary service.

      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.