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 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 18 Apr 1986, 387-388     In the presence of the Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Mrs. Alexander. Chaired by Harry T. Seymour, President, The Empire Club of Canada. Greetings from The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander. Grace by The Hon. Mr. Justice Joseph H. Potts, C.D. Dinner, toasts and dancing. Appreciation of …

 Day, His Excellency, Sir Derek, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 24 Apr 1986, 402-410     Britain identifying a role for itself in the world, commensurate with its economic potential and drawing upon the still-considerable resources of its people. From whence that role is derived. Aspect of Britain's national and international life where a force and influence is still exerted. Some remarks about military power and …

 Nash, Knowlton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 26 Jun 1986, 1-14     A joint meeting with The Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto Branch) on the Dominion of Canada Day celebration. First remarks by The Hon. Lincoln M. Alexander. The address begins with three provocative statements: "I believe the media are the glue that holds together our democratic society"; "I believe television is by …

 Wilson, The Hon. Michael H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1987), 18 Sep 1986, 15-25     A joint meeting with The Canadian Club of Toronto. Steps taken by the current Progressive Conservative Government to reach their objective of sustained economic growth and productive jobs for Canadians. Specific agenda items. Steps in a five-year fiscal plan to restore public finances to a state of health. Progress in …

 Kelleher, The Hon. James, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 27 Feb 1986, 280-288     A review of yesterday's Federal Budget, and "the role it plays within the broad and focussed plan for economic renewal and national reconciliation that has been our Government's mission since September 4, 1984." The Government's commitment to restore the economic vitality in Canada, one instrument being that of expanding international …

 Grace, J. Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 3 Mar 1986, 289-303     A meeting held jointly by The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Empire Club of Canada. A review of the speaker's study of the government with recommendations for cutting and controlling govenrment expenditures. Also, references to the speaker's book "Burning Money: The Waste of Your Tax Dollars." Mr. Grace explores …

 Wilson, Hon. Michael H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Mar 1986, 304-313     A meeting held jointly by The Canadian Club of Toronto and The Empire Club of Canada. A review of the Federal Budget announced one week previous to this address. Phase One of the government's strategy implemented over the past 16 months: spending reductions to halt the increase in the deficit, …

 Burrough, Norman, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 13 Mar 1986, 314-323     The theme of the traditional English family company. James Burrough as one of a "sadly-decreasing number of genuinely old family firms in England." A history of James Burrough, and of the speaker's personal experiences. An exploration of the advantages and problems of a family firm. How most family business are …

 Grossman, Larry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 20 Mar 1986, 324-335     The issue of the provincial government's drive to pass the "Health Care Accessibility Act," legislation designed to end extra-billing by Ontario physicians. The speaker's background, especially as Minister of Health, and some of his experiences during that time. Some basic questions about the way health care policy is developed in …

 Rodgers, F.G. (Buck), The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 27 Mar 1986, 336-352     Why the book "In Search of Excellence," and the speaker's book "The IBM Way" are and will be successful. The nature of change, and how different people approach change. A detailed discussion and exploration of management and changes in management approaches, success and failure, and effects on productivity. The discussion …

 MacLeod, J.M. "Jack", The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 3 Apr 1986, 353-363     Three issues that have in common a critical need for management of change to position our industry and our country favourably for opportunities for the 1990s: volatile oil markets, national fiscal planning, and international trade. A detailed discussion of each issue follows and covers many of the following topics. The …

 Melamed, Leo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 10 Apr 1986, 364-375     The International Monetary Market (IMM) of Chicago and its economic backdrop. The IMM as the marketplace which ushered in the financial futures revolution that ultimately changed and reshaped modern concepts of risk management. Some statistics to show the worldwide acceptance of this tool of finance, and a detailed discussion of …

 Culver, David M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 17 Apr 1986, 376-386     Features of the Canadian view that the speaker suggests need to be changed. Geography: making our nation state appropriate to the new larger world arena through our policies; Canada in the no-man's land politically; the effect of our geography on Canadian attitudes to trade, culture and political independence. The feature …

 Beck, Stanley M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 20 Feb 1986, 264-279     The revolution that is taking place in world financial markets. The Report of The Ontario Task Force on Financial Institutions (the "Dupre Report") with warnings, and examples of how events have occurred in complete opposition to those warnings. A suggestion that "we need to lift our sights beyond what is …

 The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 26 Jun 1986, 12-13     A joint Meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society (Toronto Branch). Toast to Canada and the Commonwealth by Laura Sabia, Vice-Chairman, The Royal Commonwealth Society and a response by Ronald Goodall, Third Vice President, The Empire Club of Canada. Welcome to guests by Harry T. …

 McMurtry, The Hon. R. Roy, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 9 Jan 1986, 191-201     The deep and extensive roots of the relations between Canada and the United Kingdom. How the two nations have tended to grow apart recently by force of external circumstance. The process of reinvigorating and strengthening the bilateral relationship based on the recognition of current realities in identifying new interests, new …

 Garneau, Marc, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 16 Jan 1986, 202-210     The speaker presents a film that describes the sort of experience one undergoes when one has the opportunity to fly aboard a shuttle. First, some remarks about Canada's space program. Ways in which Canada has been involved at the forefront of developments in space, particularly in the communications-technology area—communications satellites. …

 MacDonald, The Hon. David S.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 23 Jan 1986, 211-222     Seeing the history of the whole human community being forged in the context of the United Nations. The 40th anniversary of the United Nations. Profound repercussions in our lifetime, and the lifetime of those who come after, of activities of the United Nations. Why this is so, and how Canada …

 Reid, Patrick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 30 Jan 1986, 223-232     An invitation by the speaker to attend the World Exposition in Vancouver in its centennial year, taking place between May 2 and October 13, 1986. A short review of The 1986 World Exposition being placed in British Columbia. Other world expositions, and the uniqueness of this one. What a world …

 Slaight, Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1986), 6 Feb 1986, 233-247     The official launch of the 25th season of the Shaw Festival on May 28, 1986. The establishment of the Shaw Festival Theatre Foundation in 1963, after tremendous success of the productions in 1962. A description and brief history of the Festival. Current activities of the Festival. Encouraging and promoting new …