Résultats

 Macdonald, The Honourable W. Ross, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 13 Dec 1972, 169-178     Christmas luncheon. A program of Christmas music presented by the Chapel Choir of Bishop Strachan School.

 McLuhan, Marshall H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 16 Nov 1972, 105-125     A couple of jokes and comments about the function of jokes in society. A discussion of the old objective journalism and the new subjective journalism. The topic, "The End of the Work Ethic" and how it relates to the new information environment. Changes in the nature of the job. The …

 Crombie, David E., O'Donohue, Anthony and Rotenberg, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 23 Nov 1972, 126-145     Three election campaign platform speeches for the position of Mayor of Toronto. Crombie concentrates on the future growth and development of Toronto, with attention to neighbourhoods. Rotenberg concentrates on economics and land development. O'Donohue focuses on his personal history, and a commitment to preserve the history of Toronto

 Hatfield, The Honourable Richard B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 30 Nov 1972, 146-156     A discussion of recent events in New Brunswick and the reporting of same in the media. The provincial government's role in dealing with those issues. The philosophy of the provincial government and its approach to problems. The power of political office. Problems in New Brunswick, especially ones of alienation and …

 Hartt, The Honourable Justice Patrick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 7 Dec 1972, 157-168     A discussion of the nature of law. How good law changes and changes slowly. The relationship between law and society. The need for and nature of law reform. The importance of the factor of the increasing speed of change in our society. Problems with the law keeping pace with the …

 Strong, Maurice F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 23 Mar 1972, 327-343     Preparation, events and issues leading up to the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, to be held in Stockholm, Sweden from June 5-16, 1972. Principal issue: global environmental problems. Principal goal to deal with the prospects for enhancing the quality of the human environment. Action Plan for the Human …

 McLaughlin, W. Earle, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 30 Mar 1972, 344-358     Observations, opinions, and suggestions regarding Canada-U.S. Economic Relations on the following topics: Foreign Ownership; Negotiating with the U.S.; Our Dollar and Exchange Reserves; National Sovereignty. National Sovereignty is to be maintained through an open-door, natural forces attitude towards investment (both Canadian and foreign); relevant bilateral negotiations only, and by "taking …

 Legge, Brigadier General Bruce J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 6 Apr 1972, 359-371     Address follows the beginning of hearings and investigation into allegations against Workmen's Compensation Board members and controversial media coverage. Several topics are covered. They include "Fair Play," to be expected in a democratic government. "Trial By Headlines"—no justice here. "Individual Cases" wherein each person has a basic right to know …

 Evans, Dr. John R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 13 Apr 1972, 372-388     The Wright Report from the Commission on Post-Secondary Education in Ontario (a draft report). Criticism thereof, particularly from academe. A review of the Report's significance and importance. Two major themes of the Report: accountability and participation. A review and analysis of both these themes, and suggested possible implications for the …

 Robarts, The Honourable John P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 20 Apr 1972, 400-413     Personal views and comments, with anecdotes by The Honourable John Robarts, just over one year after leaving a 20-year career in government. A view of Canada's basic problem as one of unity over a huge land mass. Regionalism. Strikes as a weapon to disrupt society. Other observations about youth, employment, …

 Leger, His Eminence Paul-Emile, Cardinal, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 4 May 1972, 414-426     A comparison of the Ecumenism movement to a business concern. Cooperation between people and peoples. The situation in Africa. The growing gulf between the rich and the poor. What is meant by the Third World. The effect of the widening gulf between the Third World and developed nations, and the …

 Diefenbaker, The Right Honourable John G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 9 Mar 1972, 296-311     Humorous and anecdotal review of Mr. Diefenbaker's experiences as a Canadian politician. A historical viewpoint with a focus on what has changed for the worse. Many topics are covered. Some highlights follow. A belief that Canada's institutions and constitutional principles are being challenged from within. A defense of the monarchy. …

 LeDain, Dr. Gerald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 16 Mar 1972, 312-326     The device of public inquiry and how it relates to public participation in the development of policy. A description and analysis of a public inquiry including purpose and essential elements. An explication of the process of public inquiry. The role of the media. The social function of a public inquiry; …

 Trudeau, The Right Honourable Pierre Elliott, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 29 Sep 1972, 1-19     Canadian foreign policy. Examples of Canadian foreign policy. The goals and design of Canada's foreign policy. The International Law of the Sea Conference. Historical and political background of Canada's foreign policy. Canada's recent role in Africa, and with the United Nations. Monetary and international monetary relations. Canada's relations with the …

 Fisher, John W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 5 Oct 1972, 20-32     A history of A.Y. Jackson and The Group of Seven. Canada's attitute towards its artists. A review and tribute to Jackson and his work. Jackson as explorer. A.Y. Jackson's lasting gift to Canada.

 Dunton, A. Davidson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 12 Oct 1972, 33-45     Governments and the Press—an historical point of view. Changes over time in newspaper and their relationship to politics. Changes in technology. Control, particularly legal, over newspapers and their operation. The role and effects of Royal Commissions on the press in Britain. The Special Senate Committee on the Mass Media under …

 Thomson of Fleet, The Right Honourable Sir Roy Herbert, Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 6 Jan 1972, 142-152     Personal views of critical issues facing the world today. Transition: a move towards larger units, groupings of national countries and of business. Personal anecdotes, examples, and illustrations of this move; also resulting effects. The Common Market. The situation between Canada and the United States. Problems with the American import surcharge. …

 Regan, The Honourable Gerald A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 13 Jan 1972, 153-173     A review of important developments over the past few months in Nova Scotia. An exploration of the Province's development potentials for the future. Some suggestions as to the role that the private sector can play in equalizing opportunity in Canada. How Nova Scotia dealt with recent crises: a continuing economic …

 Smith, Dr. Arthur J.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 20 Jan 1972, 174-190     A complete review of Canada's current economic condition. An optimistic forecast for 1972. Canada's gross national product for the first time to cross the 100 billion dollar mark. A review of highlights of business trends over the past few years; also reasons for continuing problems of unemployment, underutilized facilities, fixed …

 Croll, The Honourable David A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1972), 27 Jan 1972, 191-204     The Economic Council of Canada and statistics on poverty in Canada. Endeavours of the Senate of Canada to suggest a remedial process. A description of the Senate's methods and results of a study on poverty over the last three years. Factors effecting poverty. A descriptive understanding of poverty, its causes …