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 Smith, Dr. Stuart, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 4 Jan 1979, 140-154     The relationship between the economy and unity in Canada. An historical perspective with regard to Canada and why it initially came together as a country. Three elements of our society supported as Canadians: a manufacturing sector of sorts; huge government expenditures; importing goods to provide a high standard of living. …

 Anderson, Roy A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 18 Jan 1979, 179-188     The Lockheed Corporation associated with Canada as a supplier of high technology products; as a buyer of a considerable amount of goods and services; as a corporation with its services headquarters in Vancouver. A description of the association with regard to orders, and as a partnership. Observations by the speaker …

 Crispo, John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 25 Jan 1979, 189-205     Defending collective bargaining at a tough time. A detailed discussion of three public interests in collective bargaining: thepublic interest in the preservation of the collective bargaining process as part and parcel of our overall socio-economic-political system; the public interest in the procedural results of the collective bargaining process—that is in …

 Paradis, Lieut. General Jean Jacques, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 1 Feb 1979, 206-218     The involvement of all Canadians in the building and strengthening of national unity. The importance of Canada's credibility as a reliable ally to a soldier. The feeling of Quebeckers. The conflict or "curtain of fog" that has descended between Canada's so-called two solitudes. A discussion or exploration of this issue; …

 Andras, The Honourable Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 8 Feb 1979, 219-229     The need for a realistic perspective of what we have and what we are as a country in Canada. A presentation of a balanced perspective, particularly with regard to our economic past, present and future. International factors. The strong and weak points of our current economic situation. Response of the …

 Ham, Professor James M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 22 Feb 1979, 239-246     A discussion of the paradox of freedom and of regulation in Canadian society and how it relates to the loss of faith in the virtues of liberal education. A description and discussion of three facets of freedom: material, personal and social. Universities as the bastions of liberal education. The role …

 Wilson, Dr. J. Tuzo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 1 Mar 1979, 247-258     The development of the steam engine as the cause of subsequent growth in the economy. Reasons for the causes of our economic difficulties poorly understood and efforts to correct them to little avail. Three related matters are discussed: why, if science and engineering are so vital to our prosperity and …

 Worthington, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 8 Mar 1979, 259-273     The theme of the address is that "the western democracies are in some disarray. There is indecision, ... Confusion, … Lack of priorities and loss of a sense of purpose ... Freedom is in retreat around the world. The totalitarian east has the initiative." A wide-ranging discussion follows, based on …

 Daniel, C. William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1979), 15 Mar 1979, 274-284     To begin, a discussion of some recent trends in our society which are "of major concern to business people today." A review of how the present situation came about. Two trends: "the risk-avoidance syndrome;" and "the new international competitors." Two alternative scenarios for the future: "a world of internal preoccupation;" …

      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.

 John Colliston, Oakville Beaver, 23 May 1979     An overview of upcoming changes in Bronte and their impact on the town of Oakville

      Thomas Bouckley presented with a framed photograph of himself in 1979.

 Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 15 Aug 1979     "This is the first in a series of articles examining the former village of Bronte, now the west end of Oakville. The village has changed a lot in the last few years, and there are more changes on the way...Today, a general look at what lies at the foot of …

 Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 22 Aug 1979     "This is the last in a series of three articles on the former village of Bronte, now a district within southeast Oakville

 Dana Flavelle, Oakville Journal Record, 2 Feb 1979     A news article describing the proposal of the Bronte plaza at Lakeshore Road and Bronte Road. The concept plan put forward by the town was met by mixed reactions.

      Photography Note: Page 5 by Robert Lansdale, Page 39 by Nick Pennyworth, Page 192 by Ballard & Jarrett, Page 233 from British Information Services

      Premières maisons à Val des Arbres, Field, ON. / First houses in Val des Arbres, Field, ON.

      Nouveau village de Field, ON, 1979 / New town, Field, ON, 1979

      Gauche à droite / Left to right: Gilles Langevin, Bruno Langevin, Raymond Langevin, Robert Langevin, Yvon Langevin, Jacques Larocque

      Messe célébrée dans l’entrepôt municipal de Field, durant l’inondation de 1979. / Mass celebrated at the municipal hall, Field, during the 1979 flood.