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Students from Danforth Technical School, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 8 Mar 1956, 274-281     These addresses were followed by a musical programme offered by the Toronto Men Teachers' Choir. Algimantas V.J. Priscepionka: A summary of the events which led to the existing conditions in the Middle East. The need for change to come from the peoples involved in the conflict. Joe Werner: The Israeli ...

Stein, Professor Janice Gross, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 7 Oct 2004, 32-39     The Middle East as a tinderbox, and how that is so. Ongoing violence and broader threats to the region and the world. What the outside world can do. The need for fresh approaches and new strategies to prevent ignition. A summary look at the current situation. Possible futures. The growth ...

Dewhurst, Brigadier Claude H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 17 Jan 1957, 165-180     An independent view of the Middle East based on 10 years out there and later on in planning Middle East Affairs at the War Cabinet Offices, and a recent visit. To begin, raising some pride. The Middle East as Great Britain's baby. A review of accomplishments in the Middle East ...

Amery, The Right Honourable L.C.M.S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1930), 20 Sep 1929, 215-219     The origin of Great Britain's interests in the Middle East and the history of her work there for he benefit of the peoples of the near Orient. The commercial interest in Egypt since the building of the Suez Canal. The work of restoring to the people of the area something ...

Miller, Alvah L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1939), 22 Nov 1938, 122-137     The intense interest in Palestine today to many people around the world. A history of Palestine going back 4,000 years. Jerusalem as the centre of culture and religious hope for the Jewish people. The two great contributions of the Jewish people living in Palestine and that section of the world: ...

Phillips, The Reverend Wendell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1945), 22 Mar 1945, 362-380     The Christian world's historical and continuing interest in Palestine. Reasons for concern now. The speaker discusses the issues in the Middle East under the following headings: Arab Arguments Against Zionism; Unfair to the Arabs?; Disturb Arab Friendship With the Allies?; Not Enough Room in Palestine?; Real Reasons for Hostility; Arab ...

Gould, Rev. Canon, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1919), 20 Dec 1917, 60-69     The speaker's knowledge of the land of Palestine and the city of Jerusalem. Three out of five of the most prominent places in the country captured by the British forces. This area considered from a military operations standpoint, in some detail. The factor of weather conditions in Palestine. The Imperial ...

Zwemer, Samuel M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1924), 18 Jan 1923, 1-13     The terms "British Empire" and "Islam" which both stand for great realities; for great spiritual realities; held together by ideals more than by constitutions, by-laws, or by political arrangements. Differences in origin and scope and power, yet with many crossing lines. Outline of the address: a consideration of the Dominions ...

Baker, The Hon. James A. the III, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2004), 2 Apr 2003, 394-404     Some personal memories from the speaker about being in Toronto and Canada. Changes since then, not all for the better. Speaking for himself only, not policymakers in Washington. The allied performance in Iraq. What the United States and the allies do next to win the peace. A "road map" - ...

Longrigg, Brigadier Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1959), 30 Apr 1959, 327-340     The tripartite content of the subject of this address, and the connection between them. A review and analysis of the current situation with regard to Middle Eastern oil: the industry and the politics. Production details. The present and future dependence on Middle Eastern oil by many countries. The limitation of ...

Martin, The Honourable Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1959), 29 Jan 1959, 184-198     The importance of the Commonwealth as an instrument for the preservation of peace in the world, and the unity of those who are its constituents. Some aspects of foreign affairs in relation to the situation in what is inaccurately described sometimes as the Middle East. Some of the speaker's impressions ...

Kassarji, Lee G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1946), 6 Mar 1946, 271-283     The speaker's export company and its contacts and agents in all parts of the world, including the Middle East, heart of the Arab lands. The speaker's conviction that Canada, with all her vast resources, will become great if she will increase her trade with foreign lands. The need by exporters ...

Stewart, Dr. Herbert Leslie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 15 Apr 1948, 354-363     The importance of the settlement of the Palestinian problem for us all. A discussion of the relation of Palestine to the project called The United Nations. What must happen to the UNO if it fails to solve this difficulty. The purpose of the UNO. The issue of the failures of ...

    NATO; its operation in Afghanistan; its future and the vital role that Canada plays in the NATO alliance. Canada’s distinguished military history. Canada’s selfless service and its commitment in Afghanistan. Selfless service as personified by the non-commissioned officer. Meeting and recognizing Sgt. Ted Howard as the epitome of selfless service ...