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      Bandshell history Source: The Cobourg Daily Star, August 12, 1993 Acquired: January 2008

      Manitou’s Meteorite Source: Science, Saturday March 6, 1993 Acquired: January 2008

      A brochure on Victoria Hall Source: Unknown Acquired: 1994

      Changing times: convent to close Source: The Cobourg Daily Star, August 12, 1993 Acquired: January 2008

 Hennessey, Vice-Admiral Ralph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 11 Nov 1993, 188-196     Vice-Admiral Hennessey shares memories of the Battle of the Atlantic and his participation in it. 1993 was chosen as the 50th anniversary since May, 1943 proved to be a turning of the tide in the battle. Stories of German U-boats and the men of the Merchant Marine.

 Tanaka, Naoki, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 18 Nov 1993, 197-204     The current government of Japan supported by 70-75% of its people. Major goals in Japanese politics: passing of the Political Reform Act and a change in the election process; the tariffication of rice; a combination of an income tax cut and the introduction of a higher consumption tax. Reasons for …

 Hartt, Stanley H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 25 Nov 1993, 205-221     A view of why the Liberals won the election, and why the Conservatives did not. A personal analysis of the electoral results. The challenges faced by Canadians: economic and constitutional. How the new government can make a difference. The unity challenge. The consequences of Meech Lake. The need for political …

 Edwards, James S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 19 May 1993, 11-21     Candidacy campaign platform focusing on reform of justice system, debt reduction. Concern with the alienation of the Canadian people who lack hope for opportunity. Suggestions for health care reform and commercial opportunities in art and culture.

 Campbell, The Hon. Kim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 27 May 1993, 33-41     Candidacy campaign platform. National economic agreement among the various levels of government. Deficit elimination. Job creation. 21st century economy. Tax reform.

 Charest, The Hon. Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 2 Jun 1993, 42-50     Candidacy campaign platform. Job creation. Debt reduction. Vision for Canadian politics of the 21st century. Canadian unity.

 Boyer, Patrick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 3 Jun 1993, 51-67     Boyer approaches the PC Leadership with a campaign of Canadian renewal involving four elements: "economic renewal, democratic reform, personal security of individual Canadians and the need to awaken a new spirit of Canadianism." A cultural approach to Canadian identity, this speech involves a wide-ranging overview of history pertinent to what …

 de Chastelain, General John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 23 Jun 1993, 68-81     Five messages: "good relations between our two countries are vital for us both;" "the existence of good relations between the leaders of both countries is not absolutely vital, but it does make things a lot easier between us and it certainly makes life easier for those that have to manage …

 Tordjman, His Excellency Jean-Daniel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 16 Sep 1993, 82-89     The financial and economic situation in France and Europe with a view to encouraging investment in France. International Direct Investment (IDI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in France. Advantages to foreign investors.

 Manning, Preston, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 1 Oct 1993, 103-111     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The Old Federalists and the New Federalists and the Separatist challenge from Quebec. Concept of New Canada vs. Independence as opposed to Old Canada vs. Independence for Quebec. Fiscal and parliamentary reforms.

 Harris, Hollis L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 7 Oct 1993, 112-120     Mr. Harris speaks as the representative of Air Canada, presenting Air Canada's view on the crisis facing Canada's airline industry at the time of the speech. Issues centre around Air Canada's perceived monopoly, loss of jobs, buyouts by the American airline industry, structural problems of the industry.

 Philip, His Royal Highness the Prince, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 12 Oct 1993, 121-132     Prince Philip attempts to answer the question, "What makes a mature and responsible citizen?" An historical, theoretical and anecdotal exploration of this issue. Overview of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme: its purpose, features, and need for financial support. The Scheme's 30th anniversary in Canada.

 Thatcher, The Rt. Hon. The Lady, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1994), 8 Nov 1993, 171-187     In conjunction with the Fraser Institute. Historical review of what Lady Thatcher feels her government did right. The main components: get the economics right—lower taxes, deregulate, tackle trade union law, privatization of government industry; upholding international law in the Falklands; dealing with the collapse of Communism. Strong political leadership of …

 Foster, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 11 Mar 1993, 251-262     The story of the Reichmann family and of Olympia and York, particularly the failure of the Canary Wharf project in England. Partly biographical. An exploration of what went wrong, and why Olympia and York was allowed to borrow so much money from various banks. The features of the "myth of …

 Kulcsar, His Excellency, Dr. Kalman, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 1 Apr 1993, 263-271     The collapse of communism in Europe in 1989 and the end of the Cold War promised a new era for Eastern Europe. An examination of what has happened to that promise and the current situation in Eastern Europe. Reasons for the current situation: the legacy of communism, the ignorance about …

 Moyer, Janice, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1993), 8 Apr 1993, 272-283     The accuracy of past predictions about the information technology age. The need to exploit new opportunities of that age, based on that fact that 90% of all economic growth is a result of these new opportunities. How to cope with changing technologies and use them to help business succeed. A …