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 Baldwin, G.W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 27 Oct 1977, 70-82     The question of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to both to give and receive information. The issue of confidence in governments and belief in what is said by the leaders of government. The need for a legislature with more independence and objectivity; a lessening of …

      Winter Carnival is an annual event organized by Wilfrid Laurier University students. The first Winter Carnival was held in 1961. Over the years the event has featured many different activities, including ice sculpture contests, musical concerts, outdoor sporting events, and the Miss Canadian University Queen Pageant. Wilfrid Laurier University is …

      Soft-covered book with 248 pages which include black and white illustrations and portraits, as well as a bibliography and index.

 Berger, Justice Thomas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 19 May 1977, 1-14     The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Inquiry: unique in that there has been an impact study before, not after a large-scale frontier project. Details of the project. Social, environmental and economic impact. An address regarding the environmental impact. Problems of projecting an environmental impact. The fragility of many northern species. The importance …

 Gillett, The Right Honourable, The Lord Mayor, Commander Sir Robin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 31 Aug 1977, 15-26     A history of the position and office of the Lord Mayor of London. The function and purpose of the office, and how that has changed and stayed the same. The Walkabout.

 Post, Dr. George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 6 Oct 1977, 27-40     The Economic Council of Canada. The fourteenth Annual Review to be published about a month after this address. A discussion of some of the major issues facing the Canadian economy over the next five years. Economic Performance and Outlook. Causes of high levels of unemployment. Consumer prices. Balance of payments …

 Redcliffe-Maud, The Right Honourable Lord, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 13 Oct 1977, 41-54     The conventional division between the politicians and the bureaucrat. The division in the United States and the Communist countries is very different. Similarities between Canada and Great Britain. A belief by the speaker in a continuation of this division, and a discussion on how and when it can work well. …

 Garneau, M. Raymond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 20 Oct 1977, 55-69     An address following almost a year of the new government in Quebec. The reality of power on that government. The issue of national unity and Quebec's role in Confederation. A detailed examination of Quebec in 1977. Some major topics covered include the following. The results of population growth in Quebec. …

 Dupuy, Michel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 3 Nov 1977, 83-94     Why is Canada in the aid business and are we doing it well? The significance of Canada's aid program for our national interests and the Canadian economy. What Canada's foreign aid packages do for Canada. The dangers inherent in an ever-increasing economic and social gap between rich and poor nations. …

 MacKay, Stuart, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 10 Nov 1977, 95-107     The importance of broadcasting to the social, cultural and political development of Canada during the past 50 years, especially in comparison to its role in other countries. The regulations of the CRTC. The Broadcasting Act. Canadian content. A discussion of the element of cable television. Examples and statistics with regard …

 Elliott, Osborn, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 17 Nov 1977, 108-121     A spirit of cooperation that now exists in New York City between the public and private sectors. Economic development of New York City. The Economic Recovery Program. Three possible outcomes from the proposed programs, all of which require participation by the private sector. The power to provide inducements to attract …

 Danson, The Honourable Barnett, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 24 Nov 1977, 122-140     Now the largest military buildup in history. The disturbing fact of this buildup. Differences now and in 1938-39. Some numbers. The size of Canada's forces. Details of Canada's forces. A brief overview of the future of our defences. Canada's military priorities. A discussion of non-military priorities. The irrational war between …

 Johnson, A.W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 1 Dec 1977, 141-162     Television as a means of communication. Four provocative assertions. The crossroads for journalism and freedom of the press. A brief history of journalism. Mass communication. Socially responsible journalism. Responsibilities of the journalist. Journalism a pluralistic kind of business. Criticisms of the journalistic trade. What the media can be expected to …

 McIntosh, Alexander M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1978), 8 Dec 1977, 163-172     The petroleum industry's confidence that it can secure for Canada the long-term energy supplies on which a prosperous national economy can be based. The increased understanding by the public that the days of cheap energy are over. Three factors not clearly understood. How development can help put Canada back on …

 Frazee, Rowland C., Esq., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 6 Jan 1977, 153-165     The decennial revision of the Bank Act. Some background and history. Some issues that have emerged, and future implications of the revision. Various problems, with a detailed discussion of each: the narrowness of existing banking legislation, the problem of foreign banks operating in Canada, the problem of proposed restrictions on …

 Allan, John D., Esq., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 13 Jan 1977, 166-180     The self-confidence of the Sixties replaced by the self-doubt and uncertainty of the Seventies, with a discussion of that thought. A review of Canada's institutions, particularly our economic system. Elements of keys to Canada's future: "the crucial role played by competitiveness, innovation together with achievement, initiative together with incentive, sound …

 Estey, The Hon. Chief Justice W.Z., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 20 Jan 1977, 186-208     The financial and economic problems in the courts today. First, a detailed history and examination of the legal system in Canada covering many aspects such as the court structure, the parallels in medicine, case loads, new areas of law that have to be dealt with such as environmental law, zoning …

 Blair, S. Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 27 Jan 1977, 209-223     A review of Canada's recent history and society, particularly in terms of the economy. The new exciting Canada which "likely contains much opportunity to arrange a more interesting and deserving place to live." What it is not a time for. Time, rather, to "get it together." Canada's distinctions. A time …

 Bavasi, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 3 Feb 1977, 224-232     History and background, past and present, from 1885, of baseball. The difficulties of the pursuit of a major league baseball team by Toronto: a history of that activity. What the Blue Jays and major league baseball will mean to Toronto, especially financially. How major league baseball has developed and how …

 Bandeen, Dr. Robert A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 10 Feb 1977, 233-245     Current developments in the business aspects of Canadian National, and their relevance to the future of the services provided to Canadians. A definition of the type of institution that is Canadian National. The varying perceptions of what Canadian National should do. A beginning definition of what Canadian National is not, …