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 Lewis, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 27 Mar 1969, 246-255     An address in the "spirit of friendly and respectful antagonism." The speaker's trip to Europe and of what it reminded him: "that we live in a nightmarish world whose survival, we are told, depends on our capacity to destroy it." Turning away from the military alliance. What we are told …

 Benson, The Hon. Edgar J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 13 Feb 1969, 185-197     A reformed taxation system to be in operation within the next year. The desire for a fair system by Government and by Canadian taxpayers. A look at the proposed five-stage programme to tax reform presented by the speaker's predecessor. Steps taken by the speaker leading to the publication of a …

 Scrivener, Robert C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 6 Mar 1969, 208-219     Today's economy and that of tomorrow possibly to be called the "electronic era." The telecommunications network that Canadians take for granted equal to the best in the world and used at a lesser cost than in any other country. How such a network came about and how it is used. …

 Steward, The Right Honourable Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 16 Sep 1969, 1-14     The commonality between Canada and Britain. The nature and conduct of foreign policy by each country. Re-examining policies in the light of contemporary needs. Looking at the needs of our respective countries today and finding solid and modern reasons why the mutual affection and the links of the past should …

 Colley, The Honourable George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 19 Sep 1969, 15-27     The relationship between Canada and Ireland, going back to 1595 when ships passed between Ireland and Newfoundland. Recent and significant economic developments in Ireland. Main features of Ireland's economy when the state was founded, and a brief history following to bring us up to date. Inducements to encourage industry from …

 Stanfield, The Honourable Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 2 Oct 1969, 28-40     The upcoming national policy conference at Niagara Falls of the Progressive Conservative Party and the stake in this conference for all Canadians as the Official Opposition in the Parliament in Canada meets to set policy. Financial costs and support for a political party: paying tribute to those who contribute. The …

 Papandreou, Professor Andreas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 9 Oct 1969, 41-58     The current situation in Greece, and its intimate relationship to the European problem and to the European fate. Greece now a part of a totalitarian syndrome. Some recent history, including the United States' intervention in 1947. Events in both Greece and in America, that set the tone for what followed. …

 Chretien, The Honourable Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 16 Oct 1969, 59-70     An address four months after the Government announcement of proposals for a new Indian policy. Continuing discussion and debate. Speculation about the possible impact of the proposals and the direction in which they point. Details of the proposal. Mixed reaction of Indian spokesmen to the proposals. Distrust of government and …

 Philip, His Royal Highness the Prince, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 22 Oct 1969, 71-79     A combined meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, The Canadian Club of Toronto, and the Rotary Club of Toronto. Chaired by Major General George Kitching. A description of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in operation in 17 Commonwealth countries and similar schemes under different names in two other …

 Young, Dr. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 30 Oct 1969, 80-90     This address begins with a series of questions, the first one being "What price, then, must we pay for price stability?" and continuing, "What will it cost us individually and, as a nation, to bring the present inflation under control?" "And once this inflation has been brought under control, what …

 Kennedy, Mrs. Joseph P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 6 Nov 1969, 91-102     The Kennedy's family interest in working with the mentally retarded: a personal experience. Efforts to improve conditions in the field of treatment and care of the mentally retarded. Discoveries made about the condition, and some of the causes. Informing people about the dangers of contact with measles during pregnancy. The …

 Bertrand, The Honourable Jean-Jacques, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 10 Nov 1969, 103-111     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A recent cultural agreement signed by Quebec and Ontario; setting a pattern for all of Canada to follow. What's happening in Quebec: the logical last stage in a step-by-step definition of her identity. A Quebec …

 Ignatieff, George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 13 Nov 1969, 112-127     The present state of the nuclear arms race. The speaker as Canada's representative in the disarmament negotiations in Geneva and New York. A frank account of the situation as the speaker sees it. A series of questions, and some personal responses. "What is the meaning of this new riddle of …

 Mackey, Chief James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1963), 20 Nov 1969, 128-142     The operation of the police department, and some of the controversial subjects involving the police which hit the headlines from time to time. A brief history of policing in the City of Toronto and surrounding areas. A look at the increase in crime over the past ten years, with some …

 Schreyer, The Honourable Edward R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 11 Dec 1969, 164-176     The debate over means and ends. Is there such a thing as a common public good? If so, what is this ultimate good? If not, is there a legitimate proxy? These and other questions are posed, then one part of this debate is focussed on: the question of means as …

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1970), 17 Dec 1969, 177-180     Address from the Lieutenant-Governor of Christmas greetings. Music from St. Michael's Choir School Junior Choir.

 de Guingand, Major General Sir Francis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 9 Jun 1969, 299-323     Some introductory remarks by Lt. Col. Robert H. Hilborn, Major Edward A. Dunlop, and introduction by Mr. Edward B. Jolliffe. First, a taped message from Field Marshal Montgomery who was unable to attend. The 25th anniversary year of D-Day, June, 1944. Address by Sir Francis.

 Smith, Lt.-Col. The Hon. G.I., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 23 Jan 1969, 138-147     Some positive views of Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia's degree of economic and industrial development compared with the rest of Canada. How Nova Scotia is viewed by the rest of Canada. The Nova Scotian view. Some of the developments in Nova Scotia, actual and potential, of a positive nature. Passing through …

 Penfield, Dr. Wilder, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 16 Jan 1969, 124-137     Some observations about the mind of man. Some remarks about women first. A discussion of knowledge and wisdom and the spirit of man. Science and religion. The interaction of mind and brain. The need for us to see man and his world in clearer perspective. The Vanier Institute of the …

 Church, Senator Frank, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1969), 6 Feb 1969, 170-184     The speaker's declaration of himself as an out-spoken critic of American foreign policy. The subject of Revolution and World Order. The two dominant nations in the world, the United States and the Soviet Union, suffering from a neurotic sense of insecurity. The tremendous cost of their nuclear armories. The immediate …