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 The Honourable Paul Martin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 21 Feb 1997, 419-433     The current Federal Government's fourth budget. One overriding goal: the need to build both a stronger economy and a stronger society. A plan in place since this government took office; that plan acted upon, and built, in every one of the budgets. Four key elements of the plan. Establishing confidence …

 Bertrand, Guy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 30 Apr 1997, 1-7     Mr. Bertrand begins with a statement of his new philosophy since his resignation from the Parti Quebecois in February of 1985. Canada, learning to live together. An observation that problems in Ontario are similar to those in Quebec. The speaker's pride in Canada. The danger to Canada from attacks by …

 Eves, The Hon. Ernie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 9 May 1997, 8-16     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A recap of Mr. Eves' speech from the previous year. The goals as set out in that address. The plan working. The future. Balancing the budget. The falling deficit. Structural changes to the way the …

 Landry, Roger, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 3 Mar 1997, 459-469     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Canadian Journalism Foundation. Only one public debate currently under way that is a direct threat to the unity of Canada: the debate over Quebec. Differences of opinion as the very foundation of the democratic …

 Weber, Jurgen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 23 Apr 1997, 558-570     Some words about Ludwig Erhard and his contribution to Germany. Effects and repercussions of globalisation. The speaker's definition of a globalised world. The degree to which the German economy is linked to the world economy and its reliance of foreign trade, highlighted with figures. Global sourcing. International lifestyles. A dynamism …

 MacKinnon, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 13 Mar 1997, 498-509     The speaker's experiences over the last year since he joined the Ontario Hospital Association. His visits to 34 of the 215 public hospitals in Ontario and a summary list of what happened on those visits. First, a descriptive picture of Ontario's hospital system, shaped by his encounters in his hospital …

 Charest, The Honourable Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 10 Apr 1997, 521-533     The upcoming election about who has a new vision for the future of Canada and a plan to take us there; about choices and the new approaches we need to take as a nation to secure a successful and prosperous future in the new global economy; about restoring a national …

 Shapiro, Dr. Bernard J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 22 May 1997, 43-55     Canadian universities. A surprising feature of universities. The university as a defining feature of our society. That situation as a reflection of a number of factors. How universities have become central to public policy and also central instruments of public policy. Teaching and research as public trusts. The civic purposes …

 Duffy, Mike and Clark, Tom, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 19 Jun 1997, 70-81     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society, Toronto Branch. A special Canada Day luncheon. First, some remarks by the Honorary Vice-President of the Empire Club of Canada and the Honorary Chairman of the Royal Commonwealth Society, Her Honour, Hilary M. Weston, the Lieutenant-Governor …

 Rader, General Paul A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 23 Jun 1997, 82-90     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The underside of life - of silent suffering, powerlessness, poverty and pain, addition and abuse. How we manage, most of the time, to be oblivious to these darker realities. How they suddenly intrude. The choice …

 Hogg, Peter and Peterson, Donny, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 9 Oct 1997, 110-120     Peter Hogg Democracy and the Charter of Rights. Posing the question: Is the Charter of Rights a bad thing? A presentation of the view that the Charter of Rights is a bad thing, and on what it is commonly based. Some illustrative examples of laws that have been struck down …

 Benson, Kevin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 23 Oct 1997, 132-140     A few words about the industry, followed by an outline of the restructuring plan, followed by a reconfirmation to a commitment to Toronto. The speaker's second anniversary in the airline industry in three days' time. The industry itself. A number of characteristics that contribute to a captivating and challenging environment. …

 Cohon, George A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 30 Oct 1997, 141-149     The book that the speaker wrote. Its reoccurring themes. Never forgetting from where you came. Remembering your roots and wings. Spreading your wings. Some personal history. The ghost writer and co-author of the book, David McFarlane and the speaker's experience in working with him. Having fun at work. The part …

 Hurtubise, Lionel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 6 Nov 1997, 150-167     Some key issues critical to the information technology and communications markets. Sharing the speaker's experiences as the Canadian CEO and now Chairman of a large multinational company doing great things in Canada. The lessons learned by a global company such as Ericsson about competing successfully in a business arena defined …

 Wilson, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 20 Nov 1997, 181-190     Some insights into the financial markets. The speaker's witness to many fascinating and dramatic changes in financial markets over the last 28 years. The explosive growth of the global capital market in the last decade. Some figures. The lack of boundaries now for global capital flow. The surprisingly limited participation …

 Ramos, His Excellency, Fidel V., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 27 Nov 1997, 191-201     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. Meeting today in what historians call "an open moment" for relations between the two peoples and governments of Canada and the Philippines. Setting the stage for a new chapter in Philippine-Canadian relations. How this stage …

 Chisholm, Jeffrey S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 4 Dec 1997, 202-213     Virtual banking. A definition of the word "virtual" today. How the term applies to banking. The recent evolution of the financial services marketplace, with the example of mbanx. Characteristics of a virtual bank. Why the Bank of Montreal is doing this, and the answer. The changing financial and social needs …

 Norton, Keith, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 11 Dec 1997, 214-226     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. An exploration of the observation that business leaders are often in a unique position to advance human rights causes. A couple of minutes challenging a few common misconceptions that often stand in the way of …

 Weston, Her Honour Hilary M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 18 Dec 1997, 227-233     Seasons Greetings from the Lieutenant-Governor and Special Performance by the St. Michael's Choir School. A new tradition begun this year. Recognizing the accomplishments of a number of outstanding Canadians: Larry Stout; Katie McLaughlin; Douglas Derry; Professor Thomas Symons; Dorene Seltzer; Ed Mirvish; Paul Henderson; Seana Massey; Terence E. Finlay; George …

      Due to technical problems Richard Teerlink's speech was not available for reproduction or indexing.