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Birge, Cyrus A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1904), 18 Feb 1904, 74-83     This address was delivered from Mss. Previously prepared, and delivered before the Commercial Club, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. Speaking from the viewpoint of a loyal Canadian. Canada's history which led up to the federation of what was at one time a series of scattered provinces into one great Dominion, peacefully ...

Mason, Lieut.-Colonel James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1906), 12 Jan 1905, 137-138     Comments on the evening's addresses. The nature of the addresses as a debate. Looking upon tonight as the red-letter event in the history of the Empire Club. The vote of thanks to the Honourable Mr. Foss.

Ellis, P.W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1906), 12 Jan 1905, 136-137     Thanks to Mr. Foss. Assuring Mr. Foss that the manufacturers of Canada regard with the greatest interest the progress, the energy, the forwardness of manufacturing in the United States. Many manufacturers now moving across the Line, becoming Canadian manufacturers and operating under the British flag. Welcoming Americans to participate in ...

Morine, The Hon. A.B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1906), 12 Jan 1905, 129-137     Views of the Bond-Hay Treaty. The speaker's view that this Treaty is fraught with great danger to the future of Newfoundland, and to its development, just as the propositions for Reciprocity to which Dr. Montague has referred, were fraught with great, though unseen danger to Canada at the time they ...

Young, R.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1906), 12 Jan 1905, 126-129     Reference to the speeches of Mr. Foss, Dr. Montague, and Colonel Denison. Canada warranted in following the natural course of events and developing our own resources in the building up of a British-Canadian nation on the north half of this Continent. A remark with regard to the development of our ...

Denison, Lieut.-Colonel George T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1906), 12 Jan 1905, 117-123     A few words on Dr. Montague and Mr. Foss and their speeches. Recalling another period of history when Cobden and Bright started the great agitation in England of what might be called their Reciprocity, which they called free trade. Their strategy and what happened in terms of protected trade. The ...

Montague, Hon. Dr. W.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1906), 12 Jan 1905, 97-116     Reference and comments to the previous address by the Hon. Eugene N. Foss. Ways in which Canada has become a protective country. The Canadian people one who have decided that they will work out their destiny along Canadian lines in their own way, endeavouring to strengthen and increase the force ...

Foss, Hon. Eugene N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1906), 12 Jan 1905, 85-97     The future relations of the United States and Canada and the effect upon the British Empire. An outline of the speaker's thoughts concerning the grave and delicate subject of these future relations. The speaker's outlook that of a business man upon the commercial and business interests of the two countries. ...

McMullen, Hon. James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1907), 13 Dec 1906, 111-119     Attempting to enlighten the audience of business men on the question of relations with the United States. Some key historical events which have shaped the relationship. The Dingley Bill; expectations of the Bill and what really happened. Characteristics of the negotiations that have taken place between Canada and the United ...

Allan, J.D.; Somers, George T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1912), 23 Feb 1911, 201-208     Mr. J.D. Allan: Remembering the effect of the old Reciprocity Treaty being abrogated. Toronto at that time, and the conditions of trade. The great changes which have taken place in Canada in less than a lifetime. The value of the policy Canada has been pursuing. Inter-provincial trade before and at ...

Moore, William H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1929), 15 Nov 1928, 245-255     The work of the Tariff Board. The tariff as a means of creating trade channels through the Empire and elsewhere. The Empire's trade channels many and long, extending to nearly every land on the earth, to 95 countries. A rough sketch of the more important changes that have taken place ...

Insull, Samuel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1931), 13 Nov 1930, 286-292     Reference to Britain as Canadians' "mother's house." Canada as the daughter with great influence in her mother's house. The United States as "a good neighbour." Reasons why Canada and the U.S. should be good neighbours. Trade and tourist dollars exchanged between the two countries. Reasons to believe that our respective ...

Cockshutt, C. Gordon, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1950), 9 Mar 1950, 248-257     Canada's trade with other members of the British Commonwealth and Empire, and with the world at large. What the Canadian businessmen are trying to do to help to solve the very difficult problems which Canada is now facing in the world of trade. The speaker's association with the Chamber of ...

Greene, Kenneth Alfred, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1952), 10 Apr 1952, 330-341     The fundamental aim of foreign policy as part and parcel of our national aspirations. Projects which are now going forward toward the development of Canada into a nation of international consequence. The prevention of another war the principal aim of our foreign policy. The need for a strong and healthy ...

Parker, Cola G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1954), 18 Mar 1954, 251-265     The Emerson definition of a friend: "A friend is one with whom I may be sincere." The speaker's responsibility in enterprises which have invested a great many millions of dollars in Canada. The basic policy in all of the Canadian operations that "we be good Canadian citizens." The belief that ...

Litchfield, Paul Weeks, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1954), 25 Mar 1954, 266-278     Some introductory remarks about Canada and the speaker's relationship with it. The rubber business as the central point in the speaker's life for more than 50 years. The rubber industry's record of achievement in human progress, and the speaker's enthusiasm about its opportunities for the future. Likening our business-economic structure ...

Bowditch, Richard L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1956), 19 Jan 1956, 169-178     Some remarks about relations between Canada and the United States, between Americans and Canadians. The speaker's affection for Canada and Canadians. A look at the United States. Topics covered including geography; climate; the effects of geography and climate on cultural development and political thinking; the size of the country; "thinking ...

Colbert, Lester L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1957), 10 Jan 1957, 154-164     Some thoughts on how best a working citizen can make a contribution to bringing about the kind of peaceful world we all want. A related thought on how Canada and the United States are functioning as the economic heart of the free world. Some background to traditions of both countries. ...

Randall, S.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1962), 26 Oct 1961, 22-34     Two examples of merchandising in foreign markets. Prospecting for needers. Great economic changes in Europe. Effect on Canada if we don't prepare. World trade. Uncertain markets. Canada's imbalance of trade, particularly with the United States as one of the largest in the world. Steps taken to solve our present economic ...

Townsend, Lynn A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1964), 20 Feb 1964, 255-269     A few thoughts concerning the great economic opportunity that lies ahead for the people of Canada and the people of the United States. Shared problems as economic partners. Gains for both peoples who buy and use the products of the speaker's company, more of the benefits of mass production and ...