Résultats

     

 Dell, Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 15 Oct 1992, 77-85     The 1984 challenge, by Dell, to the traditional distribution model by selling computers directly to the end users. An exploration of what is the right business model for survival and for prosperity in an era of recession and price wars. Challenges for the computer industry over the past 18 months. …

 Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 29 May 1992, 11-22     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A reminder of some of Canada's achievements. Canada's standard of living in a global context. The government's current Prosperity Initiative: some plans and details. Two goals for the Prosperity Initiative: to seek advice, from Canadians, …

 McCormack, William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 23 Jun 1992, 28-32     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Citizenship and responsibility. Personal reminiscences. The Metropolitan Police Force. What it means to be a Canadian.

 Bondar, Roberta, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 22 Sep 1992, 33-37     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Some remarks about the upcoming national Science and Technology Week. Raising awareness of the essential role that science, technology, and engineering play in Canada's ability to compete internationally and in our quality of life. Corporate …

 Pohl, Karl Otto, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 25 Sep 1992, 38-45     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The state of the exchange markets. A floating rate in Canada as opposed to fixed exchange rates as in the European Monetary System. A look at both systems. The current monetary situation in Europe and …

 Day, Sir Graham, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 30 Sep 1992, 46-57     Management influences and trends, and observations from the increasingly global business world. Influences which affect developments in management. The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). The emergence of trading blocs. Currency relationships. Finance Mobility. Political Stability. Corporate influences: increasing globalization, investor pressure, the environment and business ethics. Other influences: …

 Crispo, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 8 Oct 1992, 58-66     A discussion and review of various issues and aspects of Canada, especially the Canadian political scene which express the speaker's concerns about what is happening in his country. Some topics covered include the following. The negativism in Canada. The Meech Lake Accord. The Charlottetown Accord. Who will speak for Canada …

 Rae, The Hon. Bob, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 13 Oct 1992, 67-76     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. An address focusing on three famous philosophical questions: If I'm not for myself, then who is for me? But if I am only for myself, then what am I? And, if not now, when? Discussion …

 Durkee, Michael L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 22 Oct 1992, 86-93     An attempt to answer the question: "If the Cold War is over, why don't we feel any better?" Answers include the persistent global recession, the relentless images of human tragedy which appear through the media every day, and the disorientation which occurs when an old frame of reference falls away …

 Belonogov, His Excellency Alexander M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 29 Oct 1992, 94-103     Mutual problems with constitutional reform (Canada and Russia). International, as well as nation, interest in Russia's future. Results in Russia of ten months of attempting to implement reforms of various kinds, the most important of which is economic. A review of the problems involved. Some hopeful signs. The importance and …

 Goldfarb, Martin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 3 Nov 1992, 104-109     Why the speaker thinks Mr. Bush will lose the upcoming election in the United States. The main reason is that "the Republicans have lost touch with the reality of how women function in society." A detailed discussion of this premise follows, which includes a review of the changing roles of …

 McDougall, The Hon. Barbara, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 12 Nov 1992, 110-120     A review of the current state of affairs, with a focus on what is happening in the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Somalia, and the EEC. The interdependence of the world now a "given." Canada's position in world trade. A list of the major forces influencing current affairs, and a discussion of …

 Harvey, George E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 19 Nov 1992, 121-129     The new customer revolution in a time of uncertainty and confusion. A review of recent history in business and the economy. Changes that have to be made for success by business in a new, restructured economy. Some examples and reasons for the rise of the empowered customer. Elements in meeting …

 Jackman, The Hon. Henry N.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 10 Dec 1992, 140-142     Seasons Greetings from the Lieutenant Governor and Special Performance by the Canadian Children's Opera Chorus.

 Cohen, Dian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 6 Feb 1992, 320-331     What the "new" economy is, and how we can "make it." Examples and descriptions of the new global economy based on information, with national economies irrelevant for purposes of making decisions (based on the writings of Peter Drucker and Alvin Toffler). National output as a function of global product strategy. …

 Corbeil, the Hon. Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 20 Feb 1992, 363-380     Canada's national unity and the challenge of improving Canada's competitiveness: issues linked to transportation. A review and exploration of these issues addressed under the following headings: Constitutional Reform—National Unity; Competitiveness; Canada-U.S. Air Transport Agreement; Air Canada—Canadian Airlines International—Airports; Airport Transfers; Surface Transportation; VIA Rail Improvements; Conclusion. A positive exhortation to …

 Sinclair, Helen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 5 Mar 1992, 406-416     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A comparison, with statistics, between the 1981-82 recession and the 1990-91 recession. A further description of the current recession, hopefully nearing its end. Some economic issues driven by demographics, such as health and the environment. …

 Casselman, Barbie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 11 Mar 1992, 417-427     A clarification of some common beliefs about which foods are nutritious and which are not. The proper way to lose weight. The role of metabolism. Diet fads and trends. The role of exercise. Finding the hidden fat in foods. How fat gets stored in our bodies. Proteins and carbohydrates. The …

 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 …