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 Smith, Dr. Stuart, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 4 Jan 1979, 140-154     The relationship between the economy and unity in Canada. An historical perspective with regard to Canada and why it initially came together as a country. Three elements of our society supported as Canadians: a manufacturing sector of sorts; huge government expenditures; importing goods to provide a high standard of living. …

 Anderson, Roy A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 18 Jan 1979, 179-188     The Lockheed Corporation associated with Canada as a supplier of high technology products; as a buyer of a considerable amount of goods and services; as a corporation with its services headquarters in Vancouver. A description of the association with regard to orders, and as a partnership. Observations by the speaker …

 Crispo, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 25 Jan 1979, 189-205     Defending collective bargaining at a tough time. A detailed discussion of three public interests in collective bargaining: thepublic interest in the preservation of the collective bargaining process as part and parcel of our overall socio-economic-political system; the public interest in the procedural results of the collective bargaining process—that is in …

 Paradis, Lieut. General Jean Jacques, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 1 Feb 1979, 206-218     The involvement of all Canadians in the building and strengthening of national unity. The importance of Canada's credibility as a reliable ally to a soldier. The feeling of Quebeckers. The conflict or "curtain of fog" that has descended between Canada's so-called two solitudes. A discussion or exploration of this issue; …

 Andras, The Honourable Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 8 Feb 1979, 219-229     The need for a realistic perspective of what we have and what we are as a country in Canada. A presentation of a balanced perspective, particularly with regard to our economic past, present and future. International factors. The strong and weak points of our current economic situation. Response of the …

 Ham, Professor James M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 22 Feb 1979, 239-246     A discussion of the paradox of freedom and of regulation in Canadian society and how it relates to the loss of faith in the virtues of liberal education. A description and discussion of three facets of freedom: material, personal and social. Universities as the bastions of liberal education. The role …

 Wilson, Dr. J. Tuzo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 1 Mar 1979, 247-258     The development of the steam engine as the cause of subsequent growth in the economy. Reasons for the causes of our economic difficulties poorly understood and efforts to correct them to little avail. Three related matters are discussed: why, if science and engineering are so vital to our prosperity and …

 Worthington, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 8 Mar 1979, 259-273     The theme of the address is that "the western democracies are in some disarray. There is indecision, ... Confusion, … Lack of priorities and loss of a sense of purpose ... Freedom is in retreat around the world. The totalitarian east has the initiative." A wide-ranging discussion follows, based on …

 Daniel, C. William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 15 Mar 1979, 274-284     To begin, a discussion of some recent trends in our society which are "of major concern to business people today." A review of how the present situation came about. Two trends: "the risk-avoidance syndrome;" and "the new international competitors." Two alternative scenarios for the future: "a world of internal preoccupation;" …

 Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 22 Aug 1979     "This is the last in a series of three articles on the former village of Bronte, now a district within southeast Oakville

 Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 2 Feb 1979     A news article describing the proposal of the Bronte plaza at Lakeshore Road and Bronte Road. The concept plan put forward by the town was met by mixed reactions.

 MacDonald, The Honourable Flora, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 4 Oct 1979, 17-34     The political realities of the world we live in: a short historical review and then a discussion of changes that have taken place and the realities of today. Some global events that have changed the world, such as the re-emergence of China onto the world stage, the demise of two …

 Hopper, Wilbert H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 11 Oct 1979, 35-45     The true petroleum era that began just 25 years ago. The universal importance of oil. The quest for alternative forms of energy. Nations competing for oil. The federal government's goal for self-sufficiency in oil. Warnings form the OPEC countries about shortages of oil. A review of the facts of the …

 Dakin, J.K., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 15 Oct 1979, 46-63     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The 50th anniversary of the Royal York Hotel. The history of Canadian Pacific Hotels Limited and a brief history of Canadian Pacific. CP Air as Canadian Pacific's junior service. A history of the Royal York …

 Johnson, The Honourable Pierre Marc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 25 Oct 1979, 64-82     An address one week prior to the publication of the Government of Quebec's white paper on sovereignty association. Months of debates to follow, culminating in December with the formal disclosure of the proposed referendum question, then a move to the National Assembly for discussion in Parliament. Then the referendum itself. …

 Crosbie, The Honourable John C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 1 Nov 1979, 83-93     An address a few weeks prior to the presentation of the first budget of the new Conservative Government. A discussion of the general economic stance that will be taken in the coming months by the government and, in particular, the government's position on interest rates. The course that has been …

 Wilson, Ian R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 8 Nov 1979, 94-107     The premise that companies must constantly prove their corporate good citizenship. Experiences of the Coca-Cola Company around the world as good citizens in partnership with government. The benefits of corporate good citizenship. A description of various projects, programs and activities in various countries by the coca-Cola Company, including China, Egypt, …

 Stern, Isaac, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 15 Nov 1979, 108-115     To the performer on stage, the hall is indeed another instrument. Why this is so. The performer's respect for a hall. The responsibility of a community that takes on the adventure of building a concert hall. The need for a permanent and healthy performing fund. The issue of finances. Can …

 Fairweather, R. Gordon L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 22 Nov 1979, 116-126     A discussion of discrimination in Canada under the nine prohibited grounds of discrimination listed in the Canadian Human Rights Act: national or ethnic origin; colour; race; marital status; sex; religion; physical handicap; and criminal conviction for which a pardon has been granted. Some background and review of each topic. Some …

 Templeton, John M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1980), 29 Nov 1979, 127-142     The difficulty of producing a superior investment performance. The four things that the speaker believes his company is doing that stand out in the field, with a discussion of each element. The four things are: the search for bargains; the need to search world-wide resulting in less risk; flexibility; buying …