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    A panel discussion led by Larry Stout and beginning with Christine Elliott: Personal bio graphical details. The needed debate about policy, direction of the party, where it stands. One question that

    Some opening humorous remarks about the speaker’s invitation to speak. Reference of the departure of Don Newman from the CBC. The speaker continues in a humorous vein, lampooning several issues and f

    A non-cheerful backdrop for the speaker’s talk. Encountering doom and gloom on the economic front. A backdrop that also provides valuable context for some aspects of the legislative audit work of the

    Some particular introductions and welcoming remarks from the speaker. The speaker’s fascination with the connection between universities and cities. The neighbourhood of Ryerson. The university’s res

    Introduction of panellists by Boyd Neil who continues to speak. The decline in trust in companies over the past few years. Social tools such as YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and blogging as cata

    A story from Saskatchewan. Friendly faces at the head table. Some introductions. Sources of perspective. Heady times for the province of Saskatchewan. An exciting time to be premier. Having the best

    Challenges facing the finance minister and how they are not as daunting as those facing families who have lost a job. Ontario grappling with this reality. What the IMF says. Contributing factors to t

    Pressures and challenges for the Canadian economy, the same as for the rest of the world. Working with our international partners to find ways to address those challenges collectively. Upcoming meeti

    Canadians as a great people up for a great challenge. The Liberal platform released two weeks ago. Stephen Harper’s platform released yesterday. Canada’s economy and its significant challenges. Facin

    A definition of alternative energy – or what it isn’t. Narrow focus on alternative green energy. How things are changing for alternative energy. Ontario’s Green Energy Act. The International Renewabl

    December 18, 2008 The Hon. David C. Onley Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario Annual Christmas Luncheon Chairman:Jo-Ann McArthur, President, The Empire Club of Canada Head Table Guests David Goodwin: ...

    Thomas S. Caldwell: Understanding the future by first understanding the present and the immediate past. A story. The current circumstances that we are living through. Our reactions and our government

    The speaker’s response to the oft-asked question “Why did you get into the theatre business?” Getting the theatre bug. Co-productions with Canstage. Founding “Dancap Productions.” Technology and soci

Duncan, The Hon. Dwight, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2005), 15 Apr 2004, 319-332     An outline of a plan for the electricity sector that will encourage the development of a new reliable supply, promote a culture of conservation, lessen the environmental footprint of our undertakings

Martin, The Rt. Hon. Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2005), 16 Apr 2004, 333-349     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. First, an announcement about Mr. Fadi Fadel who was taken hostage in Iraq. Reference to Sir Wilfrid Laurier's quote. How

Pratt, Courtney, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2005), 22 Apr 2004, 350-361     Some of the speaker's own observations about the nature and consequences for Canadians of changes in the steel industry around the world, across North America and at Stelco itself. Dispelling some no

Voigt, Karsten D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2005), 28 Apr 2004, 362-383     Some opening remarks about September 11, 2001. The crisis in transatlantic relations and the current situation. The speaker proceeded to address the audience under the following headings: Changes in

McGuinty, The Hon. Dalton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2005), 10 May 2004, 383-393     A tribute to Nursing Week. Some comments on studies on health care. Moving forward from studies. How to improve medicare in Ontario. Results desired. Challenges to face. The stress of our gorwing and

Miller, His Worship Mayor David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2005), 11 May 2004, 394-405     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A wave of optimism about cities. The opportunity to get a "new deal." The need for that new deal. The key pieces from To

Levene, Lord Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2005), 19 May 2004, 406-417     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Some history and background to Lloyd's of London. Lloyd's connection to Canada. The past few years of volatility in the