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      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

      A questionnair sent by the Minister of Agriculture to John Breckon. Subjects include Breckon's demographic and land use information.

      A short newspaper clipping describing the disappearance and continued search of J.L. Breckon

      A newspaper clipping discussing the events that led up to the disappearance of J.L. Breckon and the continued search efforts. Breckon went missing on June 24, 1950 in the bush outside Kapuskasing, his home town.

 Lansing, Dr. Allan M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 3 Oct 1985, 30-41     Some personal background and history; also the history of the Humana Heart Institute International; also the history of heart replacement. Improvements and remaining problems with heart transplantation. The issues of donor availability, time, and cost. Concerns about the future of heart transplantation: new questions and problems. Some broader, more philosophical …

 Wright, Dr. Douglas T., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 28 Nov 1985, 160-173     Critical times for Canada as we are being challenged to develop new ways of doing things, to develop and adopt new technologies, to be far more innovative than we have ever been before. The challenge to develop a whole new economic framework to meet the threat of much more intensive …

 Gut, Rainer, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 5 Dec 1985, 174-187     A brief review of Europe, historically and economically, up to the "present wave of Europessimism which started a few years ago," the two main roots being the economical, technological and political upsurge of Japan and second, the revitalization of the United States. Charges against Europe in four areas: political, technological …

 Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 12 Dec 1985, 188-190     Seasons Greetings from the Lieutenant Governor and Special Performance by the Branksome Hall Senior School Choir.

 Bassett, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 28 Jun 1990, 25-32     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Remembering those who answered the challenge in 1939-40; looking for that spirit of self-sacrifice, that willingness to subjugate personal and regional selfish interests for the common good, that tolerance and understanding. A review of some recent …

 Henderson, Sir Denys, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 13 Sep 1990, 33-42     A British-based company and proud to be so, but with a different vision to the "imperial" one. An international company. A description of Imperial Chemical Industries. The recent acquisition of ICI Canada. Some details of the organisation, with a focus on two aspects: strategy setting and management succession. First, some …

 Scammon, Richard M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 9 Oct 1975, 54-69     Differences between the American and Canada political systems. The American electorate. Profile of the American voter: a non-political and electorally alert individual. What will motivate the American voter in 1976. Four central issues: party, economic, social, personal. Personal predictions of the outcome of the pending American election. A short review …

 Mulroney, M. Brian, Esq., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 15 Oct 1975, 70-81     An example of a recent criminal vandalism at James Bay as symptomatic of "a decade of excess everywhere." Significance and problems with trade unions and management associations. Strengths and weaknesses of democracy. The supremacy of Parliament. At issue: whether the duly elected government or highly vocal pressure groups were exercising …

 Beaulnes, Dr. Aurèle, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 23 Oct 1975, 82-94     First, the microbial world. Second, the main features, major activities and projected development of the Armand Frappier Institute. Examples of useful microbes. The role of microbes in non-traditional agriculture. The efficiency of various protein sources. Microbes effective against cancer. Solutions require "an innovative and multi-disciplinary research program aimed at the …

 Ostry, Dr. Sylvia, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 30 Oct 1975, 95-106     The first stage of the proposals to amend Canada's competition law just received final reading in the House of Commons. Why, in the face of strong opposition, the government has felt it necessary to proceed with such legislation. The primary objectives of competition policy. The goal of efficiency in the …

 Maloney, Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 6 Nov 1975, 107-123     History of the office of Ombudsman, beginning in Sweden in 1809. Reasons for the existence of the office of Ombudsman. The role of the Ombudsman in Provincial Canada. The powers of the Ombudsman as set out in the Ombudsman Act. Examples of matters referred to the Ombudsman, and action taken. …

 Enders, His Excellency, The Honourable Thomas O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1976), 29 Apr 1976, 421-433     A discussion of investment and resources, often the subjects of misunderstandings between Canada and the United States. Differing points of view and opinions about Canadian-American relations. What will each country do in the changing world? A brief history and review of the current situation, and the legacy of disparity. The …

 Stewart, Donald, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 7 Oct 1976, 24-31     The speaker declares himself to be a politician committed to a certain cause. A historical review of Scotland with reference to its independ state until the 18th century. The preservation of the Scottish identity. The lack of total union with England. The wish for a sovereign parliament to return to …

 Pepin, The Honourable Jean-Luc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 14 Oct 1976, 32-48     Personal observations on the first year of the anti-inflation program, with an emphasis on psychology more than on economic and social statistics. An attempt to answer the question "What has been, what is the attitude of Canadians vis-à-vis the program, vis-à-vis the Price and Income Policy in particular? A very …

 Campagnolo, The Honourable Iona, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1977), 21 Oct 1976, 49-59     An analogy of some current Canadian political situations with various characters in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, with the Canadian public cast as Alice herself. The analogy operates as a disguised review of some economic issues such as guidelines on wages and prices, and anti-inflation efforts. Problems with the controls …

 Stuart, Alexander K., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1982), 11 Mar 1982, 315-330     An alternative energy that does not depend on hydrocarbons still a priority: economically, strategically and environmentally. Teaching ourselves how to live without fossil fuels. Costs involved in this exercise. The rewards of success. Why we should be compelled toward alternative energy. The strategic and humanitarian concern of the Third World …