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 Macdonald, The Honourable W. Ross, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1974), 12 Dec 1973, 159-162     Christmas luncheon. A program of Christmas music presented by the Gentlemen and Boys of St. Simon's Church.

 Connally, The Honourable John B., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 19 Mar 1973, 313-333     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. An historical perspective of where and how the United States finds itself, economically and politically in 1973. The end of one era, the beginning of another. A period of upheaval. Profound changes in world commerce. …

 Sharp, The Honourable Mitchell W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 22 Mar 1973, 334-352     An historical review of the years of involvement in Indo-China, back to the International Conference held in Geneva in 1954 when the International Commission for Supervision and Control was set up with Canada as a member. Early successes of the Commission not repeated. Reasons for Canada's stay in Vietnam leading …

 Atwood, Margaret, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 5 Apr 1973, 353-367     The difference between being a "thing" and being "distinguished" in Canada. The difference between being a writer and being a "thing." Ms. Atwood describes her own background, especially literary, and notoriety and its consequences. "… a literature that a society creates and the society itself are not separable." Comments and …

 Luns, His Excellency Joseph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 10 Apr 1973, 368-377     A joint dinner meeting of The Empire Club of Canada, the Atlantic Council of Canada, and The Royal Commonwealth Society, Toronto Branch at The Great Hall, Hart House. Actual introduction by Mr. Marvin Gelber. NATO at a crossroads in its approach to East/West relations as well as in the Transatlantic …

 Slater, James D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 12 Apr 1973, 378-391     How Slater Walker was founded and how it has grown to its present size. A brief history since April of 1964. Recent activities. Key elements of success, with examples. A description of a particular and successful corporate and management style.

 MacDonald, Flora, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 26 Apr 1973, 417-431     The lack of comprehension of what is meant by Aboriginal Rights or what the consequences of recognition and settlement will be for all Canadians. An historical review of Aboriginal Rights with regard to the Canadian government and the Constitution before and after 1969. A definition of aboriginal right. The intention …

 Lougheed, The Honourable E. Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 7 May 1973, 432-448     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Recent developments or issues: a world energy crisis; increased tensions and difficulties in world trade and monetary arrangements; problems with the special trade relations with the United States; the amount of tax dollars spent by …

 Lewis, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 11 Jan 1973, 179-191     The NDP's role in securing an opportunity for the Liberals to govern (vis-à-vis a recent non-confidence motion). NDP priorities for the next Parliament: a decrease in unemployment; tax relief for the ordinary Canadian; a slow down in the cost of living, with emphasis on food; a substantial increase in the …

 Bourassa, The Honourable Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 18 Jan 1973, 192-203     The current economic situation in Quebec. The situation of Quebec within confederation. A short review of interprovincial relations since 1867. A recent renewal of such relations as well as a discussion of recent regional committees and conferences. The Ontario-Quebec joint agreement. The case for additional resources for provinces. Interprovincial relations …

 Raynauld, Andre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 1 Feb 1973, 204-217     Social equality: different meanings at different times. What the speaker means by social equality now: income equality. The distribution of incomes closely associated with the degree of development of an economy. International comparisons to be made only in the broadest of terms. A useful analysis. Ways of examining the pattern …

 Ryan, Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 8 Feb 1973, 218-232     A French-Canadian point of view. Two distinct patterns of voting in Quebec in the October election. The "distinct society" as described by Lester Pearson. Pierre Trudeau's emphasis on individual rights. Issues of constitutional law. The Gendron Commission. Possible adaptation of a federal system. Quebec's fiscal responsibilities at the national level. …

 Ward, Maxwell W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 15 Feb 1973, 233-242     International commerce competitive despite any country's domestic policies. Attempts to fix prices and restrict international competition failed due to growth and development within the industry, especially in the form of charter air lines. National governments and protectionism. Expenses of commerical air transportation. Political justification for protection of scheduled services. Problems …

 Steuart, David G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 22 Feb 1973, 243-260     The lack of Canadian nationalism. A description of Canada through the eyes of a western prairie resident. The nature of western discontent. Details of complaints, with succinct examples. Grievances against the federal government as well as the rest of Canada. Some of the recognition for the problems. Suggestions for solutions. …

 MacGillivray, Cdr. D.N., Pickering, Lt.-Col. A., and Wood, Cdr. J.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 1 Mar 1973, 261-276     Addresses and audio-visual presentation. Introduction by Lt.-Col. Pickering: Canada is a Maritime nation. Current problems facing Canada. Maritime Command one of six within the Canadian Armed Forces with headquarters in Halifax. Commander McGillivray describes the surface operations. Lt.-Col. Pickering reviews air oprations, and Commander Wood details submarine operations. All reviews …

 McNamara, Robert S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 8 Mar 1973, 277-294     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. A description of the World Bank as a specialized agency of the United Nations. Canada's contributions to the achievements of the Bank. The Pearson Commission Report. Three principal points: the World Bank has been moving …

 Deutsch, John J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 15 Mar 1973, 295-312     Universities seen as vitally important to the country, and the province (Ontario). The rapid change from a relatively small elite system to a system of mass education. An historical review of the role of universities during the 60's and 70's. The establishment of the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology. …

 Barrow, The Right Honourable Errol W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1973), 19 Apr 1973, 392-408     First issue raised is whether or not the Empire ever became a Commonwealth. A review of some of the changes in the political/economic relationships. A new deployment and emerging strategy brought about by various factors: the development of nuclear potential; new economic and trading blocs; new alignments developing in Europe; …

 Rees-Mogg, William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1974), 11 Jun 1973, 1-11     A discussion of Britain's decision to join the European community. Optimist outlook for Britain's future, including an economic one. How Europe sees the rest of the world and lessons to be learned. Changes from a post-war situation. The five power blocs: North America, with the United States the dominant force; …

 Gandhi, Mrs. Indira, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1974), 20 Jun 1973, 12-22     A discussion and review of India today and tomorrow, from the time of modern Indian history beginning with the struggle for independence. A further discussion of India's recent events and political development, including thoughts on freedom, democracy, peaceful change, education, social justice, social programs, economy, etc. Canada's contributions in credits …