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Copps, Sheila, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 21 Apr 1988, 338-351     Criticism as the principal function of the Opposition. The role of criticism, and the role of a vigorous Opposition in parliament. Opposition in an historical context. The legitimacy of adversarial p

Jarislowsky, Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 28 Apr 1988, 352-359     Shareholder democracy and the concept of fairness. How things have changed for shareholders. The ethics of the business community. The speaker's background and what institutional investors do. The la

Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 15 Feb 1988, 238-248     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The government's strategy for recovery and agenda for economic renewal set out 3-1/2 years ago when they took office. A

Bijur, Peter I., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 29 Oct 1987, 76-86     Canada's economy driven by "international market forces," and moving toward an environment "characterized by far less regulation." A discussion of some of the implications of that deregulation in the

Peterson, The Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 4 Nov 1987, 87-97     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Canadians debating the issue of free trade with the United States. Rejecting any attempt to turn province against provinc

Shrontz, Frank, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 5 Nov 1987, 98-106     Some thoughts on the issue of free trade as it applies to the aerospace industry. The reliance on open international markets by manufacturers of commercial airplanes. The example of de Havilland in T

Schmeelk, Richard J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 12 Nov 1987, 107-119     Some autobiographical notes. The speaker looking back at the Canadian financial scene of his early years (the 1950's). Progress seen by the speaker in the areas of French-English relations and dialog

Devine, The Hon. D. Grant, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 3 Dec 1987, 148-161     The address takes the form of questions posed, and answers given. Giving the audience food for thought. Topics covered include: the historical perspective of the free trade agreement between Canada a

Farrow, Maureen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 10 Dec 1987, 162-170     The economic environment the speaker foresees for the next year. Then a discussion of the pressures the government will be under from the election timetable. The policy implications of these forces a

Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 17 Dec 1987, 171-173     Christmas greetings and remarks by The Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander. A Christmas performance by the Etobicoke School of the Arts.

Ellis, Charles D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 7 Apr 1988, 319-325     Remarks on the nature and tasks of the investment professional. Investment management. Ways of beating the market. What investment policy is and who is responsible for it. How to be a superior client

Rodionov, Alexei Alexeievich, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 24 Mar 1988, 308-318     The process of "perestroika" currently underway in the Soviet Union. What perestroika is; its many meanings. Perestroika as a revolution: a "decisive acceleration of the socioeconomic and cultural de

Myers, Barton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 18 Feb 1988, 249-258     Four ideas or beliefs that have affected the speaker and shaped the way he thinks about cities. They are: the city as a work of art; the measure of the greatness of the city is the character of its i

Péladeau, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 25 Feb 1988, 259-268     A description and history of the speaker's company, Quebecor. Other examples of successful businesses in Quebec. A different attitude in Quebec towards business. Three significant factors that played

Lewis, Robert; Scott, Donna; Watson, Elizabeth; Osborne, Ronald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 3 Mar 1988, 269-286     Robert Lewis Trends in the news and the election season that awaits us. The state of the parties and their leaders. The future of free trade. First, some trends, beginning at the Calgary Winter Games

Carrington, The Right Hon. The Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 9 Mar 1988, 287-298     Current concerns affecting the NATO alliance and Canada's role in NATO. The INF agreement bringing the first real downturn in the arms buildup and protecting Western security and setting valuable pre

Jeanniot, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 17 Mar 1988, 299-307     Some of the myths which have clouded the understanding of many Canadians. A discussion of some of the realities that today confront Canada in the global arena. Some views on the challenge which must

Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 24 Jun 1987, 1-9     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The government's tax reform proposals unveiled. Answers to the questions "Why tax reform?" and "why this particular tax

Filey, Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 25 Jun 1987, 10-16     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Some interesting facets of Canada's premier city, shown through slides. An historical photographic tour of Toronto.

Elliott, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 31 Aug 1987, 17-27     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Three subjects covered by the speaker: the major issues the speaker thinks that will impact on continuing prosperity aro