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 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 11 Jun 1986     Oakville town council dropped their appeal of the Ontario Municipal boards decision to allow development of a plaza on the corner of Lakeshore Rd. W. and East St.

      Seven page history of the local United Church's 100th anniversary. This short history includes a list of the church's past ministers, a history of the church in Sundridge, and information on the church's drive to get out of a school building into their own building.

      Twelve page document on the Zion United Church in Sundridge. This document was created for the centennial of the church. The document goes through the early settlement of the area with people coming from the south by way of the Grand Trunk Railroad. The document then highlights the founding of …

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 Kelleher, The Hon. James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 27 Feb 1986, 280-288     A review of yesterday's Federal Budget, and "the role it plays within the broad and focussed plan for economic renewal and national reconciliation that has been our Government's mission since September 4, 1984." The Government's commitment to restore the economic vitality in Canada, one instrument being that of expanding international …

 Grace, J. Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 3 Mar 1986, 289-303     A meeting held jointly by The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Empire Club of Canada. A review of the speaker's study of the government with recommendations for cutting and controlling govenrment expenditures. Also, references to the speaker's book "Burning Money: The Waste of Your Tax Dollars." Mr. Grace explores …

 Wilson, Hon. Michael H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Mar 1986, 304-313     A meeting held jointly by The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Empire Club of Canada. A review of the Federal Budget announced one week previous to this address. Phase One of the government's strategy implemented over the past 16 months: spending reductions to halt the increase in the deficit, …

 Burrough, Norman, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 13 Mar 1986, 314-323     The theme of the traditional English family company. James Burrough as one of a "sadly-decreasing number of genuinely old family firms in England." A history of James Burrough, and of the speaker's personal experiences. An exploration of the advantages and problems of a family firm. How most family business are …

 Grossman, Larry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 20 Mar 1986, 324-335     The issue of the provincial government's drive to pass the "Health Care Accessibility Act," legislation designed to end extra-billing by Ontario physicians. The speaker's background, especially as Minister of Health, and some of his experiences during that time. Some basic questions about the way health care policy is developed in …

 Rodgers, F.G. (Buck), The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 27 Mar 1986, 336-352     Why the book "In Search of Excellence," and the speaker's book "The IBM Way" are and will be successful. The nature of change, and how different people approach change. A detailed discussion and exploration of management and changes in management approaches, success and failure, and effects on productivity. The discussion …

 MacLeod, J.M. "Jack", The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 3 Apr 1986, 353-363     Three issues that have in common a critical need for management of change to position our industry and our country favourably for opportunities for the 1990s: volatile oil markets, national fiscal planning, and international trade. A detailed discussion of each issue follows and covers many of the following topics. The …

 Melamed, Leo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 10 Apr 1986, 364-375     The International Monetary Market (IMM) of Chicago and its economic backdrop. The IMM as the marketplace which ushered in the financial futures revolution that ultimately changed and reshaped modern concepts of risk management. Some statistics to show the worldwide acceptance of this tool of finance, and a detailed discussion of …

 Culver, David M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 17 Apr 1986, 376-386     Features of the Canadian view that the speaker suggests need to be changed. Geography: making our nation state appropriate to the new larger world arena through our policies; Canada in the no-man's land politically; the effect of our geography on Canadian attitudes to trade, culture and political independence. The feature …

 Francis, Diane, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 2 Oct 1986, 26-37     The speaker reviews issues addressed in her book, "Controlling Interest: Who Owns Canada?". She begins with some comparisons between Canada and the United States, and continues with a discussion of power. She follows with a discussion of the fact that 32 families and five conglomerates control about one third of …

 Scott, The Hon. Ian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 9 Oct 1986, 38-50     The dangers, inherent in the speaker's position as Attorney-General of Ontario, of getting swamped with day-to-day issues and neglecting the important role of the administration of the criminal justice system. The main issues of concern are: "the criminal justice system is undergoing a major crisis of public confidence which threatens …

 Fotheringham, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 16 Oct 1986, 51-59     An amusing, somewhat tonge-in-cheek examination of Canada and Canadians. A look at "a skipping-stone approach to Canada and dip below the border." A cross-country appraisal of Canada. Characteristics of a Canadian. An American appraisal of Canada. A lack of understanding by both countries, of the other. The good things about …

 Turner, The Rt. Hon. John N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 20 Oct 1986, 60-68     A joint meeting held with The Canadian Club of Toronto. Concerns about where the Mulroney Government is leading us. The speaker's agenda for the future of Canada. A critical review of some initiatives of the Mulroney government: tax reform and trade. Turner notes a lack of stability and predictability, rather …

 Drabinsky, Garth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 23 Oct 1986, 69-83     Thoughts, reflections and questions with regard to Canada and the way of life for Canadians. Some factors that are important in answering such questions. Canada poised for greatness. The role and significance of a negative attitude towards ourselves. Reasons for a feeling of inferiority: history and influences. The assertion that …

 Forrester, Maureen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 30 Oct 1986, 84-96     Autobiographical. Anecdotes and reminiscences of a successful career. The speaker's role as Chairman of the Canada Council. Some remarks on culture, Canadian culture, and encouraging culture.