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 Pottie, Dr. Ross F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 7 Feb 1991, 271-282     Canada's growing inability to compete with the rest of the world, and some reasons why that is happening. A consistent trade deficit in the higher value-added goods. Canada's rating in the last World Competitiveness Report. The strong correlation between spending on innovation and success in world markets. What innovation means. …

 Capobianco, Dr. Giacomo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 14 Feb 1991, 294-303     The readiness of Canada, the Government of Canada, and the people of Canada, for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, to be held 15 months from now, with 159 nations represented, in Rio de Janeiro. The purpose of that conference. The speaker's suggestion that the answer is "no." …

 Reid, Angus, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 28 Feb 1991, 316-330     The apparent crisis in national unity that confronts Canada. Some surprising results from two national polls on Canadians' reaction to the Meech Lake Agreement. Some analysis on how an issue with such "humble beginnings" (results of the polls, one taken in June of 1987 immediately after the deal was signed, …

 Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 5 Mar 1991, 331-343     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A review of the speaker's seventh budget as Canada's Finance Minister, tabled one week ago. The essential challenge of making the fundamental choices that will lead to a real economic recovery and lasting growth. A …

 Sakus, Gedas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 7 Mar 1991, 344-354     An analysis of how Canada can succeed in the "tough competitive markets of the '90s … by adopting a culture of the highest quality." The analysis continues with a discussion of various issues, including the following. The setting of the international markets. The Free Trade Agreement with the United States. …

 Mahoney, Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 14 Mar 1991, 355-366     Looking at abilities, not disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act and what it is indicative of. A brief overview of the statute with five titles which cover: employment discrimination; state and local government; public accommodations; telecommunication relay services for the hearing and speech impaired; administrative. The speaker's address focusses on …

 Sutherland, Lt. Gen. Fred, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 20 Mar 1991, 367-378     A transition in Canada's Air Force that started about 18 months ago. A brief reconstruction of recent Air Force history. Formulating a vision for Canada's Air Force. Taking into account a comglomeration of factors which impact directly or indirectly on the Air Force: its missions, its structures, its equipment, and …

 Francies, Charlie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 21 Mar 1991, 379-389     The decline of Canada's position in international sports subsequent to 1988. What elite sport is all about: placing at the top order in international competition. Sport Canada caught in a bind with regard to anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. An examination of this issue in terms of reality and …

 Lander, Donald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 28 Mar 1991, 390-400     An outline of the speaker's intended address: The reshaping of the postal business in Canada. Global strategies, research and development, business partnerships, meeting the needs of customers, and changing to prosper instead of just changing to survive. An overview of Canada Post today, including some figures and statistics about employees …

 McDougall, The Hon. Barbara, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 4 Apr 1991, 401-417     Four speakers on Youth Day: Adam Richardson, Aimee Delman, Kevin James, and Jessica Joss. First, some remarks by The Hon. Barbara McDougall. Her answer to the question "Is the nation falling apart?" is a definite no, but with a recognition and review of some of the difficulties Canada is now …

 Pryor, Edward T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 11 Apr 1991, 418-431     A general discussion of the diverse views held by various Canadians. Uses of census material. The census data base in Canada since 1666 as a national treasure of crucial information on changes and trends fundamental to understanding world society and our place in it. The Canadian census data base as …

 Lowry, Glenn, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 18 Apr 1991, 432-443     Some works of art and their potent reminder of the degree to which what is happening in the art world has a direct bearing on our lives. Reflecting upon the nature and importance of our cultural institutions. The vital role museums play in shaping society's vision of itself. The inevitable …

 Veilleux, Gérard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 25 Apr 1991, 444-457     The country and one of the institutiuons that best embodies it—the CBC both passing through a difficult moment. The CBC as an institution that reflects the nation and so also reflects the stresses of the country and of the time. The speaker's address concerns the journey "we at the CBC …

 Clark, The Rt. Hon. Joe, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 27 Jun 1991, 30-44     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. How Canada can be held together as a country. A sense of what the people of Canada want. Strengthening the spirit of Canada. Canada at risk: the crisis and the statistics that show the crisis. What …

 Hockin, The Hon. Tom, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 12 Sep 1991, 45-55     The speaker's philosophy, or approach, as to how "we as a country must make our economy more competitive as we emerge from the recession." This approach is expressed from the perspective of the small business person, the entrepreneur. The subject is discussed under the following areas: Entrepreneurship; Partnerships (business with …

 Kravchuk, His Excellency Leonid, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 24 Sep 1991, 121-128     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The cardinal transformation and its great significance of the world in which the speaker lives. A review of that transformation. Reconstruction processses in the Ukraine. Details of the declaration of independence by the Ukraine to …

 Mauro, Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 26 Sep 1991, 129-139     A discussion of the major issues that the speaker feels will dominate the final decade of the twentieth century: the environment, the new Europe, and domestic restructuring. The relationship between good business and good environmental practices. The implications of the economic union in Europe. The need to assist the economic …

 Crow, John W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 2 Dec 1991, 246-255     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A survey with regard to monetary policy developments and their contribution to the Canadian economy. The external value of the Canadian dollar. The perspective of the Bank of Canada. Canada's increased opportunity to enjoy good …

 Chaput-Rolland, The Hon. Solange, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 5 Dec 1991, 256-263     The speaker's reactions to recent events, especially with regard to Quebec. Personal background and views of the speaker, with many literary and political allusions. An affirmation and confirmation of the importance of a Distinct Society. Distinct Society as an interpretive clause, not a new concept of federalism. The historical and …

 Eliesen, Marc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 12 Dec 1991, 264-276     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Challenges for the near future: our system is aging, costs are rising, and society expects more of its electrical utilities. A review of the state of Ontario Hydro when the speaker came to it six …