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- Tax ReformWilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 24 Jun 1987, 1-9 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The government's tax reform proposals unveiled. Answers to the questions "Why tax reform?" and "why this particular tax reform package?" First, a description of how the speaker sees Canada and the shortcomings in the current …Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 24 Jun 1987, 1-9 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The government's tax reform proposals unveiled. Answers to the questions "Why tax reform?" and "why …Empire Club of Canada
- Dominion of Canada Day LuncheonFiley, Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 25 Jun 1987, 10-16 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Some interesting facets of Canada's premier city, shown through slides. An historical photographic tour of Toronto.Filey, Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 25 Jun 1987, 10-16 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Some interesting facets of Canada's premier city, shown through slides. An historical photographic tour of Toronto.Empire Club of Canada
- Investment Round the World—Opportunities and RisksElliott, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 31 Aug 1987, 17-27 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Three subjects covered by the speaker: the major issues the speaker thinks that will impact on continuing prosperity around the world; the key factors for various countries to achieve growth and attract investment; and some …Elliott, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 31 Aug 1987, 17-27 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Three subjects covered by the speaker: the major issues the speaker thinks that will impact …Empire Club of Canada
- Financing of World DevelopmentConable, Barber, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 5 Oct 1987, 28-36 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The realities of the global economic scene, and the opportunities needed to grasp if that scene is to be changed for the better. The World Bank as a development institution. How the World Bank has …Conable, Barber, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 5 Oct 1987, 28-36 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The realities of the global economic scene, and the opportunities needed to grasp if that …Empire Club of Canada
- The U.S.-Canadian Free Trade AreaYeutter, Ambassador Clayton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 9 Oct 1987, 37-46 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Address following the U.S.-Canadian free trade agreement concluded one week prior. Now nothing equivalent to the political "open border" between the U.S. and Canada. The difficulties of the last 16 months of negotiations. Hard bargaining …Yeutter, Ambassador Clayton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 9 Oct 1987, 37-46 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Address following the U.S.-Canadian free trade agreement concluded one week prior. Now nothing equivalent to …Empire Club of Canada
- Business and the Arts: A Creative PartnershipEdinborough, Arnold, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 15 Oct 1987, 47-54 A review of the Arts in Toronto. A look at Canada's cultural history. The founding of Canada's major arts groups. A review of how the major arts groups are funded. Some pioneering schemes at The Council for Business & the Arts. How and why such programmes work. The role of …Edinborough, Arnold, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 15 Oct 1987, 47-54 A review of the Arts in Toronto. A look at Canada's cultural history. The founding of Canada's major arts groups. A review of how the major arts groups are funded. …Empire Club of Canada
- Canada's Future Under Free TradeReisman, Ambassador Simon, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 16 Oct 1987, 55-67 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Address ten days after an agreement was reached on the essential elements of a Canada-U.S. free trade agreement. What will happen over the next few weeks. An assurance that this is a good deal for …Reisman, Ambassador Simon, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 16 Oct 1987, 55-67 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Address ten days after an agreement was reached on the essential elements of a Canada-U.S. …Empire Club of Canada
- Education and the Knowledge-Based SocietyMcAndless, Douglas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 22 Oct 1987, 68-75 The speaker begins by describing and addressing specific, anecdotal problems experienced at his own school. The issue of province-wide testing. The Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF) prepared to work with the Ministry of Education to develop matrix testing. Research on learning and what it tells us. Extracurricular activities. Solving learning problems …McAndless, Douglas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 22 Oct 1987, 68-75 The speaker begins by describing and addressing specific, anecdotal problems experienced at his own school. The issue of province-wide testing. The Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF) prepared to work with the …Empire Club of Canada
- Regulation in the Canadian Petroleum IndustryBijur, Peter I., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 29 Oct 1987, 76-86 Canada's economy driven by "international market forces," and moving toward an environment "characterized by far less regulation." A discussion of some of the implications of that deregulation in the context of future economic growth and the importance of the free trade agreement currently pending between Canada and the United States. …Bijur, Peter I., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 29 Oct 1987, 76-86 Canada's economy driven by "international market forces," and moving toward an environment "characterized by far less regulation." A discussion of some of the implications of that deregulation in the context …Empire Club of Canada
- A Canada-U.S. Free Trade AgreementPeterson, The Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 4 Nov 1987, 87-97 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Canadians debating the issue of free trade with the United States. Rejecting any attempt to turn province against province or region against region. The nature of the debate within Canada. Determining whether the deal would …Peterson, The Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 4 Nov 1987, 87-97 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Canada. Canadians debating the issue of free trade with the United States. Rejecting any attempt to …Empire Club of Canada
- Free Trade and the Aerospace IndustryShrontz, Frank, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 5 Nov 1987, 98-106 Some thoughts on the issue of free trade as it applies to the aerospace industry. The reliance on open international markets by manufacturers of commercial airplanes. The example of de Havilland in Toronto. Free trade between Canada and the U.S. in the aerospace industry a fact of life and to …Shrontz, Frank, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 5 Nov 1987, 98-106 Some thoughts on the issue of free trade as it applies to the aerospace industry. The reliance on open international markets by manufacturers of commercial airplanes. The example of de …Empire Club of Canada
- North to Canada: An American Investment Banker Looks At Canada TodaySchmeelk, Richard J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 12 Nov 1987, 107-119 Some autobiographical notes. The speaker looking back at the Canadian financial scene of his early years (the 1950's). Progress seen by the speaker in the areas of French-English relations and dialogue between government and business. A review of "various strains" that have tested the bonds of friendship between Canada and …Schmeelk, Richard J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 12 Nov 1987, 107-119 Some autobiographical notes. The speaker looking back at the Canadian financial scene of his early years (the 1950's). Progress seen by the speaker in the areas of French-English relations and …Empire Club of Canada
- Free Trade in Historical PerspectiveDevine, The Hon. D. Grant, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 3 Dec 1987, 148-161 The address takes the form of questions posed, and answers given. Giving the audience food for thought. Topics covered include: the historical perspective of the free trade agreement between Canada and the United States; tariffs and subsidies; protectionism; changing laws quickly; going in the right direction; harmonizing laws; ties to …Devine, The Hon. D. Grant, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 3 Dec 1987, 148-161 The address takes the form of questions posed, and answers given. Giving the audience food for thought. Topics covered include: the historical perspective of the free trade agreement between Canada …Empire Club of Canada
- The Year Ahead: Key Concerns for 1988Farrow, Maureen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 10 Dec 1987, 162-170 The economic environment the speaker foresees for the next year. Then a discussion of the pressures the government will be under from the election timetable. The policy implications of these forces as they come together. These issues are discussed under the following headings: The Economic Environment; Canada Continues to Perform …Farrow, Maureen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 10 Dec 1987, 162-170 The economic environment the speaker foresees for the next year. Then a discussion of the pressures the government will be under from the election timetable. The policy implications of these …Empire Club of Canada
- Christmas LuncheonAlexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 17 Dec 1987, 171-173 Christmas greetings and remarks by The Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander. A Christmas performance by the Etobicoke School of the Arts.Alexander, The Hon. Lincoln M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 17 Dec 1987, 171-173 Christmas greetings and remarks by The Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander. A Christmas performance by the Etobicoke School of the Arts.Empire Club of Canada
- The Role of the Defence Counsel in Canadian SocietyGreenspan, Edward L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 19 Nov 1987, 120-136 Three favourite anecdotes of the speaker. The concept of the right to counsel as one of the most significant manifestations of our regard for the dignity of the individual. The role of a criminal defence attorney in different societies. The emphasis of that role in a free society. The rising …Greenspan, Edward L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 19 Nov 1987, 120-136 Three favourite anecdotes of the speaker. The concept of the right to counsel as one of the most significant manifestations of our regard for the dignity of the individual. The …Empire Club of Canada
- Business and the Media: Prime Time and the Bottom LineKelly, Fraser, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 26 Nov 1987, 137-147 The speaker's career in the media, and a second career in business. His address here a reflection "upon those two very different worlds, where they touch and where they part." Suggestions as to how to improve the quality of information available to the public through news. A new set of …Kelly, Fraser, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1988), 26 Nov 1987, 137-147 The speaker's career in the media, and a second career in business. His address here a reflection "upon those two very different worlds, where they touch and where they part." …Empire Club of Canada
- The Sixth Annual Spring BallThe Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 10 Apr 1987, 395-396 Welcome remarks by Nona Macdonald, President, The Empire Club of Canada. Grace by Harry T. Seymour, immediate Past President, The Empire Club of Canada. Dinner, toasts and dancing. Appreciation of sponsors and Spring Ball committee. Proceeds to The Empire Club Foundation.The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 10 Apr 1987, 395-396 Welcome remarks by Nona Macdonald, President, The Empire Club of Canada. Grace by Harry T. Seymour, immediate Past President, The Empire Club of Canada. Dinner, toasts and dancing. Appreciation of …Empire Club of Canada
- British Columbia: The West Coast Speaks to Central and Eastern CanadaVander Zalm, The Honourable William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 21 Jan 1987, 217-228 A joint Dinner with The Canadian Club of Toronto. The mandate given to the speaker's government. Concerns of the voters. Activities of the British Columbia government since that mandate. An assurance that British Columbia wishes to remain part of Canada. The feeling of alienation in the province. The extent of …Vander Zalm, The Honourable William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 21 Jan 1987, 217-228 A joint Dinner with The Canadian Club of Toronto. The mandate given to the speaker's government. Concerns of the voters. Activities of the British Columbia government since that mandate. An …Empire Club of Canada
- How Socio-Economic Changes Affect Bell Canada EnterprisesCyr, J.V. Raymond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 29 Jan 1987, 242-249 The significance of current socio-economic changes in Canada, against the background of changes that are affecting the speaker's industry. Concern with the "increasing degree to which we, as a nation, have become dependent on the services sector of our economy," with examples and remarks as to the significance of this …Cyr, J.V. Raymond, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 29 Jan 1987, 242-249 The significance of current socio-economic changes in Canada, against the background of changes that are affecting the speaker's industry. Concern with the "increasing degree to which we, as a nation, …Empire Club of Canada