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 Lortie, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 10 Oct 1985, 46-58     The issue of the establishment of a free trade area with the United States. Canada at a critical juncture: the fourth time in the past 150 years that it has grappled with the issue of free trade with the U.S. The acknowledgement that Canada cannot remain resource-driven and insure the …

 Connell, Dr. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 17 Oct 1985, 59-70     Some opening remarks about National Universities Week to begin in two day's time, and universities in general. The audience and general public as beneficiaries of university research, with examples. How universities are important to individuals and to business and industry. A major transformation in business-university relationships in Canada. Address focusses …

 Aird, The Hon. John Black and Mrs., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Oct 1985, 42-45     A meeting of the Loyal Societies. A toast to Loyal Societies by Harry T. Seymour. A Response to Toast to Loyal Societies by Nola Susan Crewe. A Salute to Mrs. John Aird by John W. Griffin. A Toast to Captain (N) the Hon. John Aird and Mrs. Aird by Catherine …

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 19 Apr 1985, 451-454     The Empire Ball of The Empire Club of Canada and The Empire Club Foundation at the Four Seasons Hotel. Grace, Toasts, Dancing. Empire Ball Committee.

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 11 Feb 1985, 305-312     Testimonial Dinner to The Hon. William G. Davis, P.C., Q.C., and Mrs. Kathleen Davis. Toast to Kathleen Davis by John MacNaughton. Presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Davis by C.R. Charlton.

 Schlesinger, Joe, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 10 Jan 1985, 209-226     How Canadians look at Americans. Some differences between Canadians and Americans. Changes over the last five years in the United States. The differences between Canadians and Americans in the 1960s and 1970s. Reagan and his administration and what it has meant to the American public, with examples. The turn to …

 Stephenson, The Hon. Bette, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 17 Jan 1985, 227-240     On matters that have to do with trust, public life, leadership, and the rights and responsibilities we all share as citizens of Canada. A deterioration in trust in the past two decades. The Washington Post as an example of the news media at its best, and at its worst, but …

 Carrington, The Rt. Hon. the Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 23 Jan 1985, 241-254     A review of the events of 40 years ago and the several anniversaries occurring in 1985. A message of determination that such wars and battles will occur "never again." New relations through the European Community and the North Atlantic Alliance. Less successful east-west relations, and with the Soviet Union. The …

 Crosbie, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 24 Jan 1985, 255-274     The speaker's address takes place just 120 days into the new Progressive Conservative government of Canada, as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. A brief review of the last 120 days. Response to critics, with examples. Plans from the Justice Department. Intentions to deal with such diverse issues …

 Spethmann, Dr. Dieter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 31 Jan 1985, 275-289     A description of Thyssen Steel and its broad-ranging interests. Business relations that exist between Canada and Thyssen, with specific projects and dollar figures. Characterizations of the steel industry of the European Community. A brief history of the steel industry and some key events and factors effecting it. European legislation as …

 Gregg, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 7 Feb 1985, 290-304     The current positive state of Canada's economy, with examples and details. The linkage between business, government and the economy: an acknowledgement, but not a clear understanding of why government sometimes acts as business would like, and sometimes not. A fundamental change for Canadians in 1982-83, due to a dissatisfaction with …

 Graham, Katharine, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 14 Feb 1985, 313-325     The lack of interest in Canada by the United States. Impediments to the U.S.'s understanding and appreciation of Canada: incorrect assumptions, national characters shaped by different events, two forms of government, a misunderstood nature of trade partnership (with statistics), the unbalanced flow of information between Canada and the U.S. How …

 Harrigan, Kenneth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 21 Feb 1985, 326-339     The cyclical nature of the automotive industry in North America. The impact of the industry on the economies of Ontario, Canada, and the United States. Prospects for the industry. A brief review of the last five years, with a detailed description of plans, intentions, activities and results. "The Road to …

 Broadbent, Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 28 Feb 1985, 340-358     Personal and professional reminiscences of the speaker, focussing on the wine auction business. Much colourful history of acquisitions and sales with many details including money figures.

 Gallup, George III, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 7 Mar 1985, 359-376     The fiftieth anniversary year of the founding of the American Gallup Poll by the speaker's father in 1935. Also the forty-fourth anniversary of the affiliate, the Canadian Institute of Public Opinion. The role and function of Gallup-affiliated and other survey organizations. The predictive power of public opinion. Emerging trends. Seeking …

 Grossman, The Hon. Larry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 21 Mar 1985, 393-404     Ontario at a crossroads. Agreement within the Progressive Conservative party about the need for economic growth, a reduction of government regulation, a fairer and more equitable tax system, freedom for business to compete and create jobs, the need to control government spending, the control of government's total share of the …

 MacDonald, The Hon. Flora, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 28 Mar 1985, 405-418     Changes and challenges essential to the economic renewal of Canada and our success as a nation. Problems and opportunities facing Canada as discussed at the National Economic Conference in Ottawa just days prior to this address. A consensus on the future of Canada. Jobs as a number one priority. Challenges …

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 11 Dec 1985     "...town councillors were told methane gas, discovered five years ago by the Ministry of Environment in the Oakville harbor area, has been detected at levels of 'explosive limits'."

 Carmela Fragomeni, Oakville Beaver, 16 Aug 1985     The Oakville Harbors Development Authority are looking to increase mooring feels for boaters, but allow free pump-out facilities for human sewage.