Résultats

 Aird, The Hon. John Black and Mrs., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Oct 1985, 42-45     A meeting of the Loyal Societies. A toast to Loyal Societies by Harry T. Seymour. A Response to Toast to Loyal Societies by Nola Susan Crewe. A Salute to Mrs. John Aird by John W. Griffin. A Toast to Captain (N) the Hon. John Aird and Mrs. Aird by Catherine …

      This is a newspaper clipping from July 5, 1985 which tells us that Mary Two-Axe Earley regained her status as a Mohawk after nearly 50 years of having lost it by marrying a “non-Indian”. This is a result of an amendment to the Indian Rights Act which “eliminated discrimination against …

 Diane Hart, Oakville Beaver, 25 Oct 1985     Condominium owners push for tax cuts after a Supreme court decision forced all condo owners into a new tax system in September 1984. A meeting at Ennisclare was held to discuss residents concerns.

 Lortie, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 10 Oct 1985, 46-58     The issue of the establishment of a free trade area with the United States. Canada at a critical juncture: the fourth time in the past 150 years that it has grappled with the issue of free trade with the U.S. The acknowledgement that Canada cannot remain resource-driven and insure the …

 Connell, Dr. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 17 Oct 1985, 59-70     Some opening remarks about National Universities Week to begin in two day's time, and universities in general. The audience and general public as beneficiaries of university research, with examples. How universities are important to individuals and to business and industry. A major transformation in business-university relationships in Canada. Address focusses …

 Beatty, The Hon. Perrin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 24 Oct 1985, 71-84     Some analogies to the speaker's work while Minister of National Revenue. New responsibilities as Solicitor General of Canada. Activities over the last two months. An outline of a number of initiatives that will provide a blueprint of much of what the speaker intends to do as Minister. Issues of concern …

 Volcker, Paul A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 28 Oct 1985, 85-99     A dinner meeting held jointly by The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The world economy: "The success of the entire enterprise is dependent upon all the participants playing a constructive role." The various roles and significance of various countries in the world economy, beginning with …

 Gotlieb, Sondra, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 31 Oct 1985, 100-108     Amusing anecodtes and reminiscences of the speaker, in her role as wife of Canada's Ambassador to the United States. Autobiographical.

 Berton, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 7 Nov 1985, 109-123     The significance of the photograph of the driving in of the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Some comments on the history of that photograph and why it has become so significant. Some history of the CPR and its construction. Some of the enormous effects on Canada of the …

 Sauvé, Her Excellency The Rt. Hon. Jeanne, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 12 Nov 1985, 124-133     A meeting of the Loyal Societies. First, some remarks by MGen. Bruce Legge one day after Remembrance Day. The speaker's concern for youth; for the forthcoming generations and the fact that "we, as the current leaders and authorities of the day, should take time from pursuit of our own ambition …

 Redfern, John D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 14 Nov 1985, 134-146     The speaker's concern and frustration with the low level of appreciation we have for our current environment, and our somewhat gloomy expectations for the future. Meeting the Canadian challenge. The lack of appreciation of reality, caused by the post-war period, leaving a "legacy of expensive tastes, bad habits, and an …

 Clarkson, Adrienne, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 21 Nov 1985, 147-159     The speaker's approach to her work. Giving Canadians a change to promote ourselves and win a share of some action in France. Reasons why we've been missing out. The French in formidable contrast to what we know of our own national character. Why it's worth doing business with France. Some …

 Carrington, The Rt. Hon. the Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 23 Jan 1985, 241-254     A review of the events of 40 years ago and the several anniversaries occurring in 1985. A message of determination that such wars and battles will occur "never again." New relations through the European Community and the North Atlantic Alliance. Less successful east-west relations, and with the Soviet Union. The …

 Crosbie, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 24 Jan 1985, 255-274     The speaker's address takes place just 120 days into the new Progressive Conservative government of Canada, as Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. A brief review of the last 120 days. Response to critics, with examples. Plans from the Justice Department. Intentions to deal with such diverse issues …

 Spethmann, Dr. Dieter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 31 Jan 1985, 275-289     A description of Thyssen Steel and its broad-ranging interests. Business relations that exist between Canada and Thyssen, with specific projects and dollar figures. Characterizations of the steel industry of the European Community. A brief history of the steel industry and some key events and factors effecting it. European legislation as …

 Gregg, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 7 Feb 1985, 290-304     The current positive state of Canada's economy, with examples and details. The linkage between business, government and the economy: an acknowledgement, but not a clear understanding of why government sometimes acts as business would like, and sometimes not. A fundamental change for Canadians in 1982-83, due to a dissatisfaction with …

 Graham, Katharine, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 14 Feb 1985, 313-325     The lack of interest in Canada by the United States. Impediments to the U.S.'s understanding and appreciation of Canada: incorrect assumptions, national characters shaped by different events, two forms of government, a misunderstood nature of trade partnership (with statistics), the unbalanced flow of information between Canada and the U.S. How …

 Harrigan, Kenneth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 21 Feb 1985, 326-339     The cyclical nature of the automotive industry in North America. The impact of the industry on the economies of Ontario, Canada, and the United States. Prospects for the industry. A brief review of the last five years, with a detailed description of plans, intentions, activities and results. "The Road to …

 Broadbent, Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 28 Feb 1985, 340-358     Personal and professional reminiscences of the speaker, focussing on the wine auction business. Much colourful history of acquisitions and sales with many details including money figures.

 Gallup, George III, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1985), 7 Mar 1985, 359-376     The fiftieth anniversary year of the founding of the American Gallup Poll by the speaker's father in 1935. Also the forty-fourth anniversary of the affiliate, the Canadian Institute of Public Opinion. The role and function of Gallup-affiliated and other survey organizations. The predictive power of public opinion. Emerging trends. Seeking …