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Colley, The Honourable George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 16 Mar 1978, 333-346     Some similarities between the economies of Ireland and Canada. Differences between the two countries. A brief history of Ireland with emphasis on recent advances. Natural resources of Ireland. The sp

Franklin, Dr. Ursula, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 30 Mar 1978, 347-363     The Science Council of Canada and how it operates to provide money for research. Major studies of the Council. The origins of the term "conserver society" from a report on resource management. The ne

McKeough, The Honourable Darcy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 13 Apr 1978, 379-395     National economic issues as Canada moves beyond controls. The need to set aside the notion that Canada is winding down. Reasons why that notion is wrong. Some statistics. The dismantling of the Anti-

Holt, Simma, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 20 Apr 1978, 407-426     The speaker's address concerns her critical thoughts and comments on an "ever-pervasive bureaucracy, the power that controls our nation." Much of the address is an informative warning about the dange

Cruise, Dr. James E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 27 Apr 1978, 439-453     The Royal Ontario Museum—past, present and future. A description of the ROM as one of the great museums of the world, with features of its uniqueness. A history of the ROM, its inception in 1851 and

Saint-Pierre, The Honourable Guy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 30 Jan 1975, 212-230     A discussion of the policies of the Quebec Government concerning the French language, especially as related to economic progress and the everyday conduct of business. The Quebec Official Language Act

Williams, Alan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 20 Feb 1975, 246-255     A narrowing of topics to the "evolt" of Europe, and the Atlantic Alliance. Britain on the verge of a referendum to determine whether it will remain in Europe. Negotiation of terms of entry for the Eu

Pattillo, Arthur S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 6 Mar 1975, 268-280     The Ontario Securities Commission in 1975. Changes and activities made in the last six months since Mr. Pattillo became Chairman. Problems and priorities of the Commission for 1975. Two major topics

Matthews, Jack E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 20 Mar 1975, 296-313     The Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific: a description of its function, its mandate, its history, its finances, its operations details such as how students are chosen, its achievements, goals, a

Clark, E. Ritchie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 27 Mar 1975, 314-328     The Industrial Development Bank. A description of a unique financial institution in Canada which has been in operation for 31 years, serving small and medium-sized businesses. Its new responsibilitie

Swan, Dr. Conrad, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 3 Apr 1975, 329-345     1975 as the centenary of the inauguration of the Governor General's Medal by the Earl of Dufferin. Some background to that award. This award as the precursor of a distinctively Canadian system of hon

Bunting, Dr. John R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 10 Apr 1975, 346-360     A talk about recession, inflation and energy framed in terms of the future. How and why the future has changed, and a few potential scenarios of the future in the United States, and in much of the re

Macdonald, H. Ian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1975), 17 Apr 1975, 361-375     The Canadian economy today as a bundle of paradoxes. Two fundamental issues: our economic policy is not equipped to deal with today's realities; and we have unreasonable expectations for governments

Ryan, Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 5 Oct 1978, 6-19     The speaker addresses the Club in his new role as leader of the Liberal Party in the Province of Quebec. Remarks on the nature of the challenge to be faced in Quebec and comments on what is expected

O'Donohue, Alderman Tony; Smith, Alderman David; Sewell, Alderman John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 12 Oct 1978, 20-35     Mr. O'Donohue remarks focus on his vision of Toronto as a place of many cultural and social backgrounds. He attempts to answer the question as to what people in the City of Toronto want. An analysis

Sabia, Laura, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 19 Oct 1978, 36-46     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and Royal Commonwealth Society. A definition of chauvinism. The concept of Canadians becoming "hyphenated" as a symbol of our divisiveness, as in "English

Lewis, Stepehn, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 26 Oct 1978, 47-60     A detailed description of the recent postal strike and how it was handled by all parties involved. The federal government and collective bargaining: a critical perspective. Three practical suggestion

Knudsen, C. Calvert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 2 Nov 1978, 61-70     Comments on China's economic development program, begun in 1965. A brief historical perspective before-and-after Chairman Mao. The deposing of the "Gang of Four" and a return to a "comprehensive, amb

Wicks, Ben, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 9 Nov 1978, 71-82     A humourous look at Canada and Canadian politics and politicians, interspersed with personal anecdotes and reminiscences. An optimistic look at Canada and Canada's potential.

Roman, Stephen B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 16 Nov 1978, 83-91     A discussion of the speaker's perspective on the present trends in the exercise of political power. Comments on the legitimate use of power, with a review of various views. Canadian Prime Ministers i