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Clutterbuck, Sir Alexander, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1949), 25 Nov 1948, 94-105     The troubles and difficulties of today. Avoiding obsessions with these troubles. Observing the progress that has been made since the end of the Second World War. The speaker's view of the situation a

Gini, Professor Corrado, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1931), 20 Mar 1930, 114-123     What is being attempted under Mussolini for the people of Italy. The statistics of Italy when the Fascist Party assumed the reins of power. Steps taken to remedy the chaotic state of affairs. The cre

Campbell, Sir Malcolm, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1932), 3 Mar 1932, 103-113     The speaker's car, the "Blue Bird" as a remarkable testimony to the superiority of British workmanship and material. A brief history of the car, with descriptive details. Speed records achieved by th

Amory, The Rt. Hon. Viscount, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 30 Mar 1967, 306-321     The speaker's own views. The speaker's company as an historic example of successful Anglo-Canadian co-operation. Some history of the Hudson's Bay Company. Taking "a cool look at common interests and

Magrath, C.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1929), 15 Mar 1928, 83-94     The time for Canada to courageously take hold of the colonizing of this country, using its credit to that end. The asset that newcomers will be to Canada. Some personal background of the speaker. The

Berkinshaw, R.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1948), 27 Nov 1947, 125-142     Highlights of the journey of the Canadian Trade Mission, recently returned from a visit to South Africa. First, four pictures which have been projected upon the mind of the speaker as a result of thi

Howe, The Honourable C.D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 24 Apr 1941, 495-508     A discussion of developments in Canada's munitions programme in its endeavour to meet the changing needs of warfare. The importance of the production of munitions. An appreciation of the magnitude of

Hornby, Brigadier-General M.L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1934), 28 Sep 1933, 236-250     The speaker's plan for dealing with new settlers from the British Isles. Response to the questions "Do we need any immigration at all at the present time and why is it necessary to talk about it?" Re

Brickner, Rabbi Barnett R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1931), 19 Feb 1931, 57-72     The attitude of the world toward Russia today, with illustration. Taking an objective view of the whole situation in order to understand Russia. How to explain the success of their present leader, St

Brown, Harrison, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1936), 21 Nov 1935, 120-130     Something about the present tensions in Europe based on the speaker's travels. One of the chief factors in European politics today the attempt on the part of the present government in Germany to form

Sykes, Brigadier General Sir Percy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1935), 29 Nov 1934, 148-160     Historical events that shaped the civilization of the present day. The development of sea power just before the close of the fifteenth century. The discovery of the ocean route to India. The discover

Bernier, Captain J.E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1927), 7 Oct 1926, 222-228     Addressing the audience not as a representative of the Government, but as a member of the Government Service for 22 years. Taking possession of all the Arctic Islands that belonged to England during

Constantinescu, His Excellency Emil, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 27 May 1998, 38-41     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. There was an additional introduction by Charles Sirois, after which "His Excellency Emil Constantinescu made some remark

Jeffrey, Dr. Robin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 29 May 1998, 42-49     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce. Interest in the rapidly changing electricity scene in Ontario, fuelled by the Ontario government's

Astley, Robert M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 18 Jun 1998, 62-72     The transformation we are seeing in Canadian financial services--a pivotal time in the history of this industry. What will happen in the next couple of years and the impact on the shape and texture o

Robertson, Lloyd, O.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 25 Jun 1998, 73-80     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Some personal reflections on being awarded the Order of Canada, and some of the speaker's personal experiences. Beginn

Segal, Hugh D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 10 Sep 1998, 81-90     Keeping a sense of perspective and balance and, above all, a compelling determination to build as much as one can for the future. The huge task ahead for the Conservative Party. Asking some questions

Clark, The Rt. Hon. Joe, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 24 Sep 1998, 123-136     The speaker, self-described as a Canadian optimist and a Canadian realist. How that is so. Facing an u unusual challenge. Goals and growth, spoken of inseparably. Community. A sense of national ident

Bloomberg, Michael R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 1 Oct 1998, 137-149     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Comments on the year 2000 problem. Technology and how companies come and go. Fortune 500 companies then and now. Coping

Campbell, Gordon, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 6 Oct 1998, 150-159     The speaker's belief that we currently have the worst government in provincial history, with some caveats, and how that is so. The human toll in British Columbia. A look back seven years ago in B.C.