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- Investment Outlook—1997Coxe, Donald; Manford, Michael; Gluskin, Ira, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 16 Jan 1997, 335-349 Donald Coxe A forecast for the global economy and global capital markets for the year. The speaker's forecast that this is going to be a different kind of world for the global economy and capital markets than we have been used to experiencing. Looking back at what gave us the …Coxe, Donald; Manford, Michael; Gluskin, Ira, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 16 Jan 1997, 335-349 Donald Coxe A forecast for the global economy and global capital markets for the year. The speaker's forecast that this is going to be a different kind of world for …Empire Club of Canada
- Private Giving in CanadaJackman, The Honourable Henry N.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 17 Apr 1997, 534-545 The speaker's first opportunity to speak in a formal sense since retiring as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario last January. Some words about that post and its historical roots. The tradition of philanthropy and its historic roots in Canada. Citizenship and private philanthropy. The speaker's opportunity and privilege over the last five …Jackman, The Honourable Henry N.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 17 Apr 1997, 534-545 The speaker's first opportunity to speak in a formal sense since retiring as Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario last January. Some words about that post and its historical roots. The tradition of …Empire Club of Canada
- Poland and the Twenty-First CenturyDiem, His Excellency Tadeusz, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 27 Feb 1997, 451-458 Some observations regarding the latest development in Central Europe from Poland's perspective. A note of optimism in the speaker's remarks regarding Poland. Reasons to be optimistic. Poland's survival as a nation. Poland's initiation of the change and transformation process in Central Europe. The birth of "Solidarity" and the vision of …Diem, His Excellency Tadeusz, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 27 Feb 1997, 451-458 Some observations regarding the latest development in Central Europe from Poland's perspective. A note of optimism in the speaker's remarks regarding Poland. Reasons to be optimistic. Poland's survival as a …Empire Club of Canada
- Preparing the AGO for the Next MillenniumAnderson, Maxwell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 20 Feb 1997, 405-418 One of the finest art collections in the world at the AGO, held in trust for the people of Ontario. A brief overview of the AGO's assets and collection. Access to the AGO on the Internet. Current AGO endeavours, including the following. An ambitious partnership to enable distance-learning for tens …Anderson, Maxwell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 20 Feb 1997, 405-418 One of the finest art collections in the world at the AGO, held in trust for the people of Ontario. A brief overview of the AGO's assets and collection. Access …Empire Club of Canada
- New Directions and New Choices for CanadaCharest, 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 …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 …Empire Club of Canada
- Managing Differences WellMcKay, Verne, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 30 Jan 1997, 366-377 A trend which has taken on increased importance in the financial services industry: managing differences, or conflict management. Why the Royal Bank Financial Group thinks management differences, and managing conflict well is good for business. An era in which companies and individuals are held increasingly accountable for their actions. The …McKay, Verne, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 30 Jan 1997, 366-377 A trend which has taken on increased importance in the financial services industry: managing differences, or conflict management. Why the Royal Bank Financial Group thinks management differences, and managing conflict …Empire Club of Canada
- The Media and the CourtsAbella, Rosalie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 21 Apr 1997, 546-557 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Some necessary generalisations that give new meaning to the word "sweeping." Ways to approach this topic, and the speaker's choice. The foundational approach; one that examines the respective institutional roles of the media and the …Abella, Rosalie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 21 Apr 1997, 546-557 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Some necessary generalisations that give new meaning to the word "sweeping." Ways to approach this …Empire Club of Canada
- Condition Critical: Restructuring Health CareMacKinnon, 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 …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 …Empire Club of Canada
- Despatches from the Globalisation FrontWeber, 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 …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 …Empire Club of Canada
- A Bit At A Time: Creating Canada's Service Export EconomyMcLennan, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 24 Apr 1997, 571-582 Some words on Alexander Graham Bell, and Baddeck, the town on Cape Breton Island where Bell spent the last 30 years of his life. This address proceeds under the following headings: Innovation and Breaking Paradigms; Reaching the Future; Winds of Change; Betting on the Future and on Canada; The Digital …McLennan, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 24 Apr 1997, 571-582 Some words on Alexander Graham Bell, and Baddeck, the town on Cape Breton Island where Bell spent the last 30 years of his life. This address proceeds under the following …Empire Club of Canada
- The Impact of Biotechnology on the Health-Care IndustryStrachan, Graham, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 13 Feb 1997, 393-404 Biotechnology and the way in which it is revolutionising modern medicine. Its impact on job creation and economic growth in Canada. The speaker's conviction that effective patent protection is absolutely critical to the continued health and vitality of this expanding industry. A brief historical perspective on biotechnology and its impact …Strachan, Graham, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 13 Feb 1997, 393-404 Biotechnology and the way in which it is revolutionising modern medicine. Its impact on job creation and economic growth in Canada. The speaker's conviction that effective patent protection is absolutely …Empire Club of Canada
- The Canadian Telecommunications Industry and Satellite TV in CanadaManley, The Honourable John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 6 Mar 1997, 470-486 The remarkable transformation of Canada's economy and society as Canada enters a new era of global markets and an economy driven by knowledge. The rate at which companies innovate. Canadians, proven to be resilient in coping with this pace of change. The hardships of the transition. The toll taken by …Manley, The Honourable John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 6 Mar 1997, 470-486 The remarkable transformation of Canada's economy and society as Canada enters a new era of global markets and an economy driven by knowledge. The rate at which companies innovate. Canadians, …Empire Club of Canada
- Convergence and Deregulation in the Energy MarketplaceMunkley, Ron, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 6 Feb 1997, 378-392 A vivid description of Toronto in 1848 on a late February afternoon, enabling the audience a mental picture of what life was like. 1848 the beginning of the enterprise of the Consumers Gas Company. The role of the lamplighter. Consumers Gas as one of the very first shareholder-owned energy companies …Munkley, Ron, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 6 Feb 1997, 378-392 A vivid description of Toronto in 1848 on a late February afternoon, enabling the audience a mental picture of what life was like. 1848 the beginning of the enterprise of …Empire Club of Canada
- Saskatchewan's Social and Economic Accomplishments—An Example for an Alternative National AgendaRomanow, The Honourable Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 1 Apr 1997, 510-520 Three topics: a report on Saskatchewan's most recent provincial budget and economic situation; some of the principles and values that underpin that budget and a vision for Saskatchewan into the 21st century; how this approach might point the way to something like an alternative Canadian agenda, an agenda at least …Romanow, The Honourable Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1997), 1 Apr 1997, 510-520 Three topics: a report on Saskatchewan's most recent provincial budget and economic situation; some of the principles and values that underpin that budget and a vision for Saskatchewan into the …Empire Club of Canada
- Technology: The Death of Teaching, a Rebirth of EducationGandz, Jeffrey, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 23 Jun 1997, 17-28 Mr. Gandz' address was divided into several areas, listed and outlined as follows. Introduction An argument against Peter Drucker's prediction of the demise of the university within 30 years. The Role of the Educator in a Technological Age The speaker's conviction based on four arguments: Educators as a key element …Gandz, Jeffrey, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 23 Jun 1997, 17-28 Mr. Gandz' address was divided into several areas, listed and outlined as follows. Introduction An argument against Peter Drucker's prediction of the demise of the university within 30 years. The …Empire Club of Canada
- Newspaper ConcentrationAtkinson, Peter Y., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 21 May 1997, 29-42 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canad and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Hollinger's role in newspaper publishing in Canada. Hollinger's dominance of the Canadian newspaper publishing industry as a recent development. Some statistics on Hollinger a year ago, and more recently. Effects of Power Corporation selling Hollinger …Atkinson, Peter Y., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 21 May 1997, 29-42 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canad and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Hollinger's role in newspaper publishing in Canada. Hollinger's dominance of the Canadian newspaper publishing industry …Empire Club of Canada
- Take Back Your SeatManning, Preston, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 29 May 1997, 56-69 A first few comments about which newspapers are supporting the Reform Party and which ones might be. The speaker, travelling with a piece of furniture, a seat from the Parliament of Canada and how he is using it to focus the audience's attention on what the election is about. Three …Manning, Preston, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 29 May 1997, 56-69 A first few comments about which newspapers are supporting the Reform Party and which ones might be. The speaker, travelling with a piece of furniture, a seat from the Parliament …Empire Club of Canada
- Reforms for the New MillenniumForbes, Steve, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 10 Sep 1997, 92-109 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Fraser Institute. The extraordinary work of the Fraser Institute. The Fraser Institute as a one-person band in Canada in terms of think-tanks. Some remarks about the3 kinds of reforms we need as we leave this century and enter a …Forbes, Steve, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 10 Sep 1997, 92-109 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Fraser Institute. The extraordinary work of the Fraser Institute. The Fraser Institute as a one-person band in Canada in …Empire Club of Canada
- The Canada-U.S. Auto Trade PactGaunt, Bobbie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 16 Oct 1997, 121-131 The pioneering role of women in business. Ford's involvement with the CIBC "Run for the Cure." Sharing the pride, and saluting the accomplishments and achievement of Canadian women on behalf of all women. Being judged by her performance as a president, who happens to be a woman. October as a …Gaunt, Bobbie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 16 Oct 1997, 121-131 The pioneering role of women in business. Ford's involvement with the CIBC "Run for the Cure." Sharing the pride, and saluting the accomplishments and achievement of Canadian women on behalf …Empire Club of Canada
- Canada's Forest Products IndustryMacdonald, K. Linn, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 13 Nov 1997, 168-180 The speaker's experience in the forest products industry. The significant role the forest products industry plays in the Canadian economy. Major breakthroughs in achieving an appropriate level of environmental performance and sustainable forest management. The economic opportunities provided for many rural communities throughout Canada. Two things about which the speaker …Macdonald, K. Linn, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 13 Nov 1997, 168-180 The speaker's experience in the forest products industry. The significant role the forest products industry plays in the Canadian economy. Major breakthroughs in achieving an appropriate level of environmental performance …Empire Club of Canada