Résultats

      Resignation with regret Source: The Cobourg Star, August 11, 1981 Acquired: January 2008

 Oakville Beaver, 26 Dec 1981     Canadian Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans approves a fish sanctuary between Lakeshore Rd. W. and Rebecca Street.

 Pepin, The Honourable Jean-Luc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 1 Oct 1981, 3-20     An underlying theme of government restraint in spending. The state of transportation in Canada through a number of observations. The general state of "reasonably good" is not good enough. Demands created by an increasing and increasingly mobile population; an expanding and maturing economy; and by the need to remain competitive …

 Edge, C. Geoffrey, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 15 Oct 1981, 36-57     A review of Canada's wealth of natural resources, similar to other parts of North and South America. Canada's difference lies in its political institutions and how they were developed, and the speaker outlines briefly and historically what those institutions are. The peaceful and constructive nature of that development is, the …

 Iacocca, Lee A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 29 Oct 1981, 72-84     The Chrysler Corporation and its involvement in Canada. Getting out of the recession. Restructuring a giant company. Some financial figures. "The Chrysler Syndrome." Changes made in the restructuring process, including those made to develop a closer working relationship with the labour unions. Commitments met, including jobs. Interest rates as the …

 Aird, the Honourable John B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 29 Jun 1981, 1-2     The Dominion Day Luncheon held jointly by The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto Branch) in the presence of The Honourable John B. Aird, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Vice-Regal Salute followed by Grace, The Loyal Toast, The Royal Anthem, Welcoming Remarks, Greetings on Behalf of Her …

 Beigie, Carl E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 8 Oct 1981, 21-35     A brilliant economic future for Canada, only if the disciplines of harsh reality are realized, and steps taken in the near term to restore reasonable balance to the economic system. The policy of monetary gradualism embarked upon six years ago. The basic goal to bring down inflation a failure. Problems …

 Roberts, Stanley C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 22 Oct 1981, 58-71     An address to "propose a cease-fire in the ongoing skirmish between government and business … and to call for a new significant joint effort to reopen the dialogue between the private and public sectors in Canada." A "cold war" between government and business beginning in 1975 with some remarks from …

 Hurtig, Mel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 5 Nov 1981, 85-100     A brief historical review of Canada over the last 50 years, especially politically and economically. The growth of foreign ownership. The lack of education about Canada in Canadian schools. Results of the speaker's survey with regard to knowledge about Canada by Canadian students. American culture pervading Canada. Transferring power away …

 Kerwin, Dr. Larkin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 12 Nov 1981, 101-114     The speaker's belief that Canada's future lies "in a certain kind of beauty." Aesthetics as a response to economics. Science worth pursuing solely as an artistic process. Culture's need for science and technology as well as cellists, poets and sculptors. Both a unique embodiment of truth. Fostering beautiful and stimulating …

 Blair, S. Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 19 Nov 1981, 115-123     The sub-text of this address: "Canada has to be among the happiest countries on earch." The role of the Northern and the Western world in providing assistance to the development and nourishment of the South. The need for a positive nationalism in Canada as a prerequisite to putting Canada forward …

 Slater, Dr. David W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 26 Nov 1981, 124-139     Distortions and inefficiences in the Canada and United States economies matter, even in the days of interest rates, inflation, and unemployment. Government policies as the cause or support of the inefficiences. Substantial payoffs over the medium-term by changes in government policies. Elements of reform that need to work together. An …

 Sandford, John W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 3 Dec 1981, 140-149     The world-wide aerospace industry and, specifically, Canada's role in this industry. A general review of the aerospace industry, with examples of how it has affected our everyday lives. Facts and figures about the aerospace industry. The same sort of review of Canada's aerospace industry, with more specific information about activities, …

 Blaikie, Peter M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 10 Dec 1981, 150-169     Three topics: the budget, the economy, the country; spoken of in a personal way. A critical review of the current federal government. The attitudes behind the budget and why we have come in 1981 to that sort of position. Four disturbing elements of the budget. In summary: "a budget which …

 Aird, The Honourable John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 17 Dec 1981, 170-178     Welcome remarks by Brigardier General S.F. Andrunyk. Christmas address by the Honourable John B. Aird. Introductions and appreciations. Remarks by Dr. Stackhouse. Introduction of musical programme by Bgen. Andrunyk. Music by the Grenville Christian College Choir.

 MacNaughton, John A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 3 Feb 1981, 217-223     Dinner in honour of John A. MacNaughton, Immediate Past President, The Empire Club of Canada. Also, silence in memory of J. Palmer Kent, President, 1962-1963.

 Ryan, Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 8 Jan 1981, 170-188     Reflections on the mood of Quebec today, centred around three main themes: the referendum on the constitutional future and the lessons we must derive from that experience; the Trudeau plan for constitutional reform; and the relationship between Ontario and Quebec in the search for a renewed Canada. The attachment Quebecers …

 Taylor, Ambassador Kenneth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 15 Jan 1981, 189-195     The possibilities of peace and stability in the Middle East and implications for North America. The question of energy and security. Foreign policy Implications in terms of the supply of oil. Economic and political consequences of dramatic increases in oil prices. The security of oil supplies. The element of terrorism. …

 MacGuigan, The Honourable Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 22 Jan 1981, 196-204     Factors for a nation's survivial: "their understanding of conditions and events in the world beyond their borders; and their flexibility in fashioning their institutions and policies to make survival possible in the world at large." A discussion of the significance of those principles for Canada in the eighties. Suggestions for …

 Clark, The Right Honourable Joe, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1981), 12 Feb 1981, 236-246     An exploration of the differences between the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives. Issues discussed include regionalism; federalism; reasonable government; the role of Britain in the Canadian constitution; the Canadian energy industry and program; separatism in Quebec; Western Canada; pride and confidence in Canada.