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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

Adams, The Rt. Hon. J.M.G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 23 Nov 1978, 92-105     Historical links between Barbados and Canada. The shift in the balance of importance between islands and mainland over the centuries. Trade relations between Barbados and Canada. The Canadian Nationa

Lyon, the Honourable Sterling R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 30 Nov 1978, 106-115     A critical review of some federal government policies: excessive deficits, regulative interferences such as the Foreign Investment Review Agency, taxation on resource industries that ignore the risks

Desbarats, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 7 Dec 1978, 116-131     Mr. Desbarats' comments and thoughts about Canada, and the Quebec referendum. Subjects addressed include: Pessimism about Canada and its causes; a view of our standard of living by the average citize

Blais, The Honourable Jean-Jacques, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 5 Jan 1978, 181-194     The importance and significance of communication. Mechanization. Problems caused in labour-management relations by mechanization. Consequences of sporadic and frequent disruptions of service. The res

Crosby, Harold E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 12 Jan 1978, 195-209     Public myths and misconceptions about business and economics. A review of the myths and some general approaches to possible cures and remedies. Some reactions to an analysis of the myths. A refutatio

Pitman, Walter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 19 Jan 1978, 216-228     An examination of the nature of Canada. A look back at our history of Empire. The role of Loyalists. The fulfilled dream of Confederation. The element of diversity. The Quebec Act. The failure of our