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Erskine, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1947), 1 May 1947, 349-359     First, a performance by Glen Gould. Congratulations to the Toronto Conservatory on its 60th birthday. Ties with the Juilliard School of Music in New York through Edward Johnson. Music education in th

Taschereau, Hon. L.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1923), 27 Apr 1922, 149-163     The French-Canadian farmer, "the habitant," as one of Canada's greatest assets, both from a moral and national standpoint. Characteristics of the habitant. A description of Quebec and the habitant, q

Brickner, Rabbi Barnett R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1932), 11 Feb 1932, 55-73     The entire world in a state of flux; upset in its attempt to devise a new common denominator by which to divide the products of man's labour. Facing a paradox of a period of famine amidst plenty. In

Ford, Henry II, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 24 Jan 1952, 199-210     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Some general comments on the state of the world today; the speaker's feeling that people are a little tired of the const

Diefenbaker, John G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 9 Feb 1956, 199-206     "The Spirit of Geneva" dissipated in recent months. Threats and policies of the U.S.S.R. and Krushchev. The Cold War supplanted by hot economic competition. An economic offensive everywhere in the wo

Selye, Prof. Hans, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1971), 29 Oct 1970, 83-94     Ladies Day. The speaker's experience over 35 years exploring the effects of stress upon the body, including its mental activities. A reflection on the relationship between the medical and sociologica

Michener, The Right Honourable Roland, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1971), 19 Nov 1970, 130-149     Dinner in Honour of His Excellency, the Right Honourable Roland Michener C.C., C.D., Governor General of Canada. Musical programme by The 7th Toronto Regiment Band—Royal Canadian Artillery, Directed

Mackay, The Hon. Lt. Col. J. Keiller, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 29 Mar 1962, 241-250     The Military Cemetery east of the town of Mons in Belgium and two special memorial stones. Some aspects of the terrible conflict which raged between the making of these two graves. An exploration and

Cromwell, Honourable James H.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1940), 19 Mar 1940, 384-393     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Trade between the United States and Canada outranking the commerce between any other two countries in the world. The spe

McGregor, Gordon R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1955), 18 Nov 1954, 70-75     A description of one of the world's great Trade Fairs: The Farnborough Show. The Farnborough Air Display, with some history. Farnborough itself. Britain's aircraft industry. Successive Farnborough Sh

King, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 21 Jan 1999, 330-338     The most interesting year in a decade, for those concerned about freedom, cultural sovereignty and public policy in film and television. A top-to-bottom review of television policy by the CRTC, as we

Smits, Sonja, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 27 Jan 1999, 339-351     Speaking on behalf of Performers for Literacy. Some introduction comments about performing and words and communication and reading. Continuing the tradition of story-telling as an actor. Literacy as

Mitchell, Dr. The Hon. Keith C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 29 Jan 1999, 352-360     Reference to the recent victory of the speaker's New National Party at the January 18 polls in Grenada. Reasons for the astounding victory. Some personal history. Plans for the future. A manifesto fo

Fleming, Rowland W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 4 Feb 1999, 361-374     Fundamental changes occurring in the structure of capital markets around the world. The TSE's role, that of any exchange. The TSE's role in the Canadian economy. How the primary market activity of th

Sims, Nelson, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 11 Feb 1999, 375-385     Some exciting developments in health care. The scientific and technological revolution that the pharmaceutical industry is embarking upon. Breakthroughs in many different fields - genetics, biochemis

Solana, His Excellency Dr. Javier, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 12 Feb 1999, 386-392     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Atlantic Council of Canada. Today beginning the third phase of North America's involvement in European security. NATO over the last 10 years, adap

Manley, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 18 Feb 1999, 393-403     The Connecting Canadians agenda. Evidence of the progress through SchoolNet. The finances of the nation on a solid footing. The government acting on things that matter to Canadians. The strength of C

Burman, Tony; Rae, The Hon. Bob, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 25 Feb 1999, 404-415     Tony Burman: Privacy and the Media - a timely issue that the CBC wrestles with every day. The urgency of the debate, given the increasing accessibility to information. 12 unrelenting months of Clinto

Pepino, Jane, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 25 Mar 1999, 429-447     An update on what's happening in women's health. The speaker's role as Chair of the Women's Health Council. Lip service to the subject of women's health over the past decade, and some results of that

Hale, Marguerite (Grete), The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 15 Apr 1999, 470-479     Reference to the speaker's Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award - making it to the pinnacle of a mounting - one that the speaker had been climbing all her life. Some personal history. Some h