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Francis, Diane, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 2 Oct 1986, 26-37     The speaker reviews issues addressed in her book, "Controlling Interest: Who Owns Canada?". She begins with some comparisons between Canada and the United States, and continues with a discussion of p

Scott, The Hon. Ian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 9 Oct 1986, 38-50     The dangers, inherent in the speaker's position as Attorney-General of Ontario, of getting swamped with day-to-day issues and neglecting the important role of the administration of the criminal justi

Fotheringham, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 16 Oct 1986, 51-59     An amusing, somewhat tonge-in-cheek examination of Canada and Canadians. A look at "a skipping-stone approach to Canada and dip below the border." A cross-country appraisal of Canada. Characteristics

Turner, The Rt. Hon. John N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 20 Oct 1986, 60-68     A joint meeting held with The Canadian Club of Toronto. Concerns about where the Mulroney Government is leading us. The speaker's agenda for the future of Canada. A critical review of some initiative

Drabinsky, Garth, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 23 Oct 1986, 69-83     Thoughts, reflections and questions with regard to Canada and the way of life for Canadians. Some factors that are important in answering such questions. Canada poised for greatness. The role and sig

Forrester, Maureen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 30 Oct 1986, 84-96     Autobiographical. Anecdotes and reminiscences of a successful career. The speaker's role as Chairman of the Canada Council. Some remarks on culture, Canadian culture, and encouraging culture.

Mackay-Lassonde, Claudette, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 6 Nov 1986, 97-107     The importance of engineering to Canada's history, especially in terms of transportation: opening up railways, seaways and highways. Canadian engineering today: excelling in transportation, energy de

Clark, The Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 12 Nov 1986, 108-113     The consequences of not implementing alternatives to protectionism. Broadening trade agreements. Parallels in history to Canada's current trade situation from fifty years ago: the basis of the GATT.

Bateman, Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 13 Nov 1986, 114-124     Autobiographical. Mr. Bateman reminisces about his life and his art. He speaks of his development as an artist, and about specific paintings. Some remarks about protecting the environment, and dimini

Callander, Robert J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 20 Nov 1986, 125-134     Some realities about the current global economic situation. One-third of the world controls two-thirds of its wealth. Between now and the year 2000 more than two billion more people will be in the de

Colville, Sir John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 26 Nov 1986, 135-148     A joint dinner with the Churchill Society. Conflicts within the duties of an M.P. The nature of parliamentary democracy. The dangers of too rigid a party system. The need for a strong element of disc

Polanyi, John C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 27 Nov 1986, 149-161     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A brief personal history, including the progress of the speaker's research. The role of his graduate students. Their int

Dobson, Wendy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 4 Dec 1986, 162-174     The underlying issue to the proposal by Canada's government to negotiate a trade agreement with the United States government: "Canada's ability to respond to the changed global economic environment i

Buthelezi, Mangosuthu G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 8 Dec 1986, 175-186     A meeting held by The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Fraser Institute, with special co-operation by The Empire Club of Canada. The international concern of civil rights. Anupsurge in concern about

Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 11 Dec 1986, 187-192     Season's Greetings from The Lieutenant Governor and Special Performance by Yorkwood Elementary School Galaxy Band.

Ramphal, Sir Shridath, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 12 Jan 1987, 193-205     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada with The Royal Commonwealth Society. A short discussion of the term "empire": what it means, what it meant, what it means to include it now. The connotati

Beatty, The Honourable Perrin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 15 Jan 1987, 206-216     The range of major defence policy issues that must be dealt with in the forthcoming defence White Paper. This address focusses on one of the more difficult: nuclear policy. An explication of the spea

Maxwell, Judith, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 22 Jan 1987, 229-241     The urgent need for tax reform in Canada. Major proposals to come from the Minister of Finance. The interest of the Economic Council of Canada in this issue. A study and statement from The Economic C

Charest, The Honourable Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 12 Feb 1987, 267-277     Youth unemployment in Canada as a serious economic and social problem, with statistics. The difficulty for many young people to make the transition from school to work. The lack of matching of skills

Weber, George B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 19 Feb 1987, 278-288     A dedication of the presentation to the constituents of the Red Cross. A description of the extensive activities of the Red Cross. The mandate of the Red Cross. "The uniqueness of the Red Cross as a