Résultats

 Baldwin, G.W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 27 Oct 1977, 70-82     The question of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to both to give and receive information. The issue of confidence in governments and belief in what is said by the leaders of government. The need for a legislature with more independence and objectivity; a lessening of …

 McDermott, Dennis, Esq., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 3 Mar 1977, 269-283     The so-called adversary system in labour relations in Canada. Questions to be asked, issues involved. A look at West Germany and its trade union movement. Other examples in Yugoslavia and Sweden. A look at Canada and what factors from other countries might apply here. Another look at those countries with …

 Rankin, His Excellency Bruce, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 10 Mar 1977, 284-296     A review, in some detail, of abandoned speech topics: Canada's trading relationship with Japan; the market itself and developments in it; how to do business in Japan; the complicated distribution system of Japan; the mysterious system of "Japan Incorporated;" the industrial emergence of Japan in the aftermath of World War …

 Parizeau, The Honourable Jacques, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 17 Mar 1977, 297-309     A joint meeting with The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto. The address takes place four months after the November 15 election in Quebec. A survey of the diagnoses of the electoral victory won by the Parti Québécois and of the meaning of that victory. The idea and goal of …

 Baxendell, Peter B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 24 Mar 1977, 310-323     The problems relating to oil and gas now facing the United Kingdom. Canada's familiarity with the problems. Similarities and differences between the two countries with respect to oil and gas. The effects of the new price environment on North Sea oil development, especially two significant aspects having to do with …

 Warren, His Excellency J.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 31 Mar 1977, 324-340     Some personal background. The state of relations with the United States and about how current Canadian phenomena may appear to the U.S. and others outside Canada. Canada/U.S. Relations and how they have changed over the last few years. Public perceptions of the relationship. Canada's place in multi-national relations. A detailed …

 Stevens, Sinclair, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 14 Apr 1977, 341-353     The state of the Canadian economy. Problems with inflation, high deficits, unemployment. A criticial review of the present federal government with many statistics as to the reasons why these problems exist. Topics covered include Air Canada, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the Canada Development Corporation, Loto Canada and other lotteries, government …

 Davis, The Honourable William G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 21 Apr 1977, 354-364     The danger of not being able to meet fundamental challenges of political and economic survival because of constraints that may not be relevant. A discussion, with examples, based on this theme. Topics covered include maintaining the era of prosperity, productivity, analysis and ideology, Quebec independence, the rights of French-speaking citizens …

 Forsey, Senator Eugene A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 28 Apr 1977, 365-382     Questions and suggested answers, with discussion, to various issues regarding Canada, Quebec and the Constitution. Questions asked include: Can Quebec legally secede from Canada under our present Constitution? Is there any way in which Quebec could constitutionally get out of Canada? What is it? In what circumstances, … will the …

 Berger, Justice Thomas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 19 May 1977, 1-14     The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry: unique in that there has been an impact study before, not after a large-scale frontier project. Details of the project. Social, environmental and economic impact. An address regarding the environmental impact. Problems of projecting an environmental impact. The fragility of many northern species. The importance …

 Gillett, The Right Honourable, The Lord Mayor, Commander Sir Robin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 31 Aug 1977, 15-26     A history of the position and office of the Lord Mayor of London. The function and purpose of the office, and how that has changed and stayed the same. The Walkabout.

 Post, Dr. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 6 Oct 1977, 27-40     The Economic Council of Canada. The fourteenth Annual Review to be published about a month after this address. A discussion of some of the major issues facing the Canadian economy over the next five years. Economic Performance and Outlook. Causes of high levels of unemployment. Consumer prices. Balance of payments …

 Redcliffe-Maud, The Right Honourable Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 13 Oct 1977, 41-54     The conventional division between the politicians and the bureaucrat. The division in the United States and the Communist countries is very different. Similarities between Canada and Great Britain. A belief by the speaker in a continuation of this division, and a discussion on how and when it can work well. …

 Garneau, M. Raymond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 20 Oct 1977, 55-69     An address following almost a year of the new government in Quebec. The reality of power on that government. The issue of national unity and Quebec's role in Confederation. A detailed examination of Quebec in 1977. Some major topics covered include the following. The results of population growth in Quebec. …

 McGibbon, The Honourable Pauline, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 15 Dec 1977, 173-180     Christmas luncheon. A program of Christmas music presented by the St. George's College Choir.

 Estey, The Hon. Chief Justice W.Z., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 20 Jan 1977, 186-208     The financial and economic problems in the courts today. First, a detailed history and examination of the legal system in Canada covering many aspects such as the court structure, the parallels in medicine, case loads, new areas of law that have to be dealt with such as environmental law, zoning …

 Blair, S. Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 27 Jan 1977, 209-223     A review of Canada's recent history and society, particularly in terms of the economy. The new exciting Canada which "likely contains much opportunity to arrange a more interesting and deserving place to live." What it is not a time for. Time, rather, to "get it together." Canada's distinctions. A time …

 Bavasi, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 3 Feb 1977, 224-232     History and background, past and present, from 1885, of baseball. The difficulties of the pursuit of a major league baseball team by Toronto: a history of that activity. What the Blue Jays and major league baseball will mean to Toronto, especially financially. How major league baseball has developed and how …

 Bandeen, Dr. Robert A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 10 Feb 1977, 233-245     Current developments in the business aspects of Canadian National, and their relevance to the future of the services provided to Canadians. A definition of the type of institution that is Canadian National. The varying perceptions of what Canadian National should do. A beginning definition of what Canadian National is not, …

 Small, C. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 17 Feb 1977, 246-258     An attempt to provide a balanced perspective and some useful insights into the way things are done in China by the Chinese people. A recent political history review. The series of "line" struggles for leadership under the Chinese Community Party over the last 50 years. The political uncertainty in China. …