Résultats

 Neill, Bishop Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 22 Feb 1962, 182-194     Then and now, sixty years on. A review of how things were 60 years ago, when the "so-called Christian West calmly assumed that its domination of the world was a law of nature." How this has changed. Looking carefully at the various threats to "Christendom." The threats, with a discussion …

 Robarts, The Honourable John P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1963), 4 Oct 1962, 1-10     A review of Ontario's present position; an outline of the challenges ahead; a description of the policies which the Provincial Government has evolved to meet the challenges. 1962 a record year for Ontario. Some facts and figures to support this assertion from the following areas: the manufacturing sector; agriculture; pulp …

 Iliff, Sir William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1963), 11 Oct 1962, 11-25     A detailed and personal retrospective and history of the World Bank. A review of some of the major changes that have taken place in the world over the last 15 years, the paramount one being the population increase. The World Bank since 1948 when the speaker became Director of the …

 Gayn, Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1963), 25 Oct 1962, 38-48     A change of subject to the United Nations; the crisis of international affairs; the showdown that may come between the Soviet Union and the United States. The United Nations today as a desolate place and the reasons for this. The lack of "questioning voices" in the United States. The clash …

 Howse, Rev. Ernest M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 25 Jan 1962, 134-148     A few representative experiences and impressions chosen from the speaker's experience at the Assembly of the World Council of Churches in New Delhi. A description of India and Indian life. The problem of population and the increase of population. Economic and social conditions found in India. The work of the …

 Gordon, Donald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 12 Mar 1962, 213-225     A joint meeting of The Empire Club and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Some questions that cannot be avoided "as one looks at the state of the world we are living in." Having "said that war is impossible and that there is no alternative to peace, how then is peace …

 Robinson, Dr. James H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 22 Mar 1962, 226-240     The revolutionary changes in Africa that are "shaking every social, economic, political and cultural foundation of that continent from the Mediterranean to the Cape of Good Hope and from Dakar on the west to Zanzibar on the east." Such changes taking place over the last two decades, particularly the last …

 Merchant, His Excellency Livingston T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 1 Feb 1962, 149-161     Standing back to take a look at what is happening around us. Some of the changes that have taken place over the lifetime of people in the audience. Interdependence and the acceptance of that concept for countries that wish to retain their independence. Looking at world events to understand the …

 Amory, The Right Honourable Viscount, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 1 Mar 1962, 195-207     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and the Toronto Branch of the Royal Commonwealth Society. The Commonwealth described as the most imaginative and ambitious project in multi-racial co-operation that the world has ever known. The next four years likely to be of decisive importance for its future. …

 Ash, W.M. Vacy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 5 Apr 1962, 251-261     Some historical background for the Commonwealth Study Conference to be held in Canada May and June of 1962. Organizing the Conference. Costs of the Conference. Some of the highlights of the different delegations. The five main chapters of the actual work of the conference. Some of the chapters in greater …

 Lawson, Dr. F.L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 18 Jan 1962, 119-133     The Congo: a brief history and review of the current political situation. The Belgians and the Congolese. A history of the occupation of the Congo by Belgium. Independence and what that brought with it. Answers to the questions "How was it that the United Nations in the guise of WHO …

 Graham, Lt. Gen. Howard D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 11 Jan 1962, 108-118     Some things that will have an effect upon Canadian currency. The situation in Europe as the speaker found it during his visit. What Britain thought of Canada and Canadian securities. The B.C. Electric expropriation by the British Columbia Government and the fixing of a price without reference to an independent …

 Mackay, The Hon. Lt. Col. J. Keiller, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 29 Mar 1962, 241-250     The Military Cemetery east of the town of Mons in Belgium and two special memorial stones. Some aspects of the terrible conflict which raged between the making of these two graves. An exploration and review of World War I. The great loss suffered during those years. The loss to the …

 Mathers, F.D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 12 Apr 1962, 262-273     "Build Industry—Build Canada" as a suggestion that makes the ultimate in common sense. The continued considerable strength of the Canadian economy. Some caution about the present upturn. Developments of enormous and far-reaching significance unfolding in the world. The resurgence of Europe and the strikes towards Old World unity. Now Europe …

 Allen, William R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 15 Feb 1962, 173-181     The nature of predictions. A review of services attributable to local municipal government or a utility operating as an agency of it. The particular form of municipal government for Metropolitan Toronto. A consideration of the future of the metropolitan organization. First, a look at its beginning. Problems addressed in the …

 Alcock, Dr. Norman Z., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 8 Feb 1962, 162-172     Three questions, to which the speaker hopes to provide convincing answers. "Is it generally recognized that war is now obsolete?; Can the scientists win the peace?; Is there still time?" A detailed discussion follows. Some of the topics covered include the following. Evidence to support the theory that war is …

 Woodside, Wilson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 8 Mar 1962, 208-212     Why so much gloom over the United Nations? Various problems or crises recently faced by the UN. The speaker's belief that the UN came out of all of these crises stronger than it went in. The UN going through a "change of life." The UN's influence over peace in the …

 Mutchmor, Right Rev. Dr. J.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1963), 18 Oct 1962, 26-37     Canadians living "too high off the hog." An indication from sharp drops in the stock market values of the best of the blue chips, that the North American way of life should be a more disciplined one. A brief description and discussion of four elements of affluence: the technological society; …

 Smith, Arthur J.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1963), 1 Nov 1962, 49-62     An increase in the interest in economic planning. The establishment of a national economic development board. The possible nature, objectives, scope of such a board. The need for greater understanding about the possibilities of economic planning under such a board. This address a "somewhat provocative scratching of the surface of …

 Barkway, Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1963), 8 Nov 1962, 63-69     Causes and cures of Canada's economic crisis. The need for a longer view and a deeper diagnosis than we are getting from either politicians or economists. The issue of foreign capital. The dangers and the costs of continuing dependency of foreign capital. Signs that the Government is aware both of …