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- The Canadian Equity Market for 1998Bratt, Nicholas; Shaunessy, Terry; Rubin, Jeff, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 8 Jan 1998, 285-299 Nicholas Bratt The outlook for global markets. 1997 as a particularly challenging year, and why that was so. Some specific indicators and developments which will determine the performance of the stock markets. Some historical figures. Key indicators: the level of confidence; the evolution of the Asian crisis; the outlook for …Bratt, Nicholas; Shaunessy, Terry; Rubin, Jeff, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 8 Jan 1998, 285-299 Nicholas Bratt The outlook for global markets. 1997 as a particularly challenging year, and why that was so. Some specific indicators and developments which will determine the performance of the …Empire Club of Canada
- What's Behind the Proposed Bank Mergers?Hunkin, John S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 12 Feb 1998, 320-327 The speaker's intention to step back and look at what's behind the desire to merge. The real driver globalisation and how that is so. Why globalisation is happening. New opportunities being created. How a company can achieve scale. The record number of takeovers last year. The pursuit of size and …Hunkin, John S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 12 Feb 1998, 320-327 The speaker's intention to step back and look at what's behind the desire to merge. The real driver globalisation and how that is so. Why globalisation is happening. New opportunities …Empire Club of Canada
- Connecting CanadiansManley, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 26 Feb 1998, 350-362 The 1998 Budget, particularly its impact on programmes within the Minister's portfolio. Budget '98 as a "good news" budget, but from the speaker's viewpoint, a "great news" budget, and why he feels that way. Reaching the target of a balanced budget by the end of this fiscal year. Wrestling a …Manley, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 26 Feb 1998, 350-362 The 1998 Budget, particularly its impact on programmes within the Minister's portfolio. Budget '98 as a "good news" budget, but from the speaker's viewpoint, a "great news" budget, and why …Empire Club of Canada
- The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 26 Mar 1998, 387-388Due to technical problems Richard Teerlink's speech was not available for reproduction or indexing.Due to technical problems Richard Teerlink's speech was not available for reproduction or indexing.Empire Club of Canada
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- Glimpses of the EastFoster, Hon. G.E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1915), 20 Jan 1998, 1-20 All we have ever had with reference to the East as little more thorough or more exhaustive than glimpses. The fascination that the East holds for us. From where those glimpses come. The East as the cradle of our race. The East, seeing the advent of those who have founded …Foster, Hon. G.E., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1915), 20 Jan 1998, 1-20 All we have ever had with reference to the East as little more thorough or more exhaustive than glimpses. The fascination that the East holds for us. From where those …Empire Club of Canada
- Christmas LuncheonJackman, the Hon. Henry N.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 17 Dec 1998, 283-285 Some welcoming remarks and a bit of reminiscing from the Hon. Henry N.R. Jackman. A reading of the letter from Her Majesty the Queen, read by Mr. George L. Cooke, who then introduced the Nathaniel Dett Chorale.Jackman, the Hon. Henry N.R., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 17 Dec 1998, 283-285 Some welcoming remarks and a bit of reminiscing from the Hon. Henry N.R. Jackman. A reading of the letter from Her Majesty the Queen, read by Mr. George L. Cooke, …Empire Club of Canada
- Building a New Conservative Home for Canadians: the P.C. Party at the CrossroadsPallister, Brian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 9 Oct 1998, 160-170 The role of national political parties. The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, and the crossroads at which it stands. Decisions to be made - some stark choices. The last few years of the party's history. The speaker's belief that it is time to become a conservative party based on conservative …Pallister, Brian, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 9 Oct 1998, 160-170 The role of national political parties. The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, and the crossroads at which it stands. Decisions to be made - some stark choices. The last few …Empire Club of Canada
- Northern Ireland - The Way AheadTrimble, The Rt. Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 14 Oct 1998, 171-180 The political roller coaster of the past six months in Northern Ireland. A brief review of events. The prospect of real peace for the first time in a generation. The difficult summer, culminating in the terrible bomb at Omagh. The qualitative difference in the public reaction to this outrage. Creating …Trimble, The Rt. Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 14 Oct 1998, 171-180 The political roller coaster of the past six months in Northern Ireland. A brief review of events. The prospect of real peace for the first time in a generation. The …Empire Club of Canada
- Important Research: Skill; Investing Without Market RiskRudd, David and Seco, Professor Luis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 22 Oct 1998, 181-190 David Rudd: How to insulate ourselves from market risk. Some background information about Refco Futures. Some details about Futures. A review of recent events. Where an investor can go if concerned about exposure to economic growth. The importance of the year 2001. Strategies and skills. Urging the audience to learn …Rudd, David and Seco, Professor Luis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 22 Oct 1998, 181-190 David Rudd: How to insulate ourselves from market risk. Some background information about Refco Futures. Some details about Futures. A review of recent events. Where an investor can go if …Empire Club of Canada
- Beyond the Ivory Tower: Making Universities AccountableLajeunesse, Dr. Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 5 Nov 1998, 191-199 Ryerson's important role to play in the community. A brief story from academia. The unprecedented challenges facing universities today. Being fully accountable to students, society, business and government in order to succeed. A review of the challenges to be faced: student expectations, especially with concern to the job market; the …Lajeunesse, Dr. Claude, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 5 Nov 1998, 191-199 Ryerson's important role to play in the community. A brief story from academia. The unprecedented challenges facing universities today. Being fully accountable to students, society, business and government in order …Empire Club of Canada
- Titans: How the New Canadian Establishment Seized PowerNewman, Peter C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 10 Nov 1998, 200-215 Some words about the author's relationship between himself and the establishment. The speaker's favourite review. Writing about power. What and who the establishment is in Canada. Following their successors. The old establishment. Obtaining interviews - some personal memories. Some wonderful Club stories and anecdotes. The shift in the Canadian establishment, …Newman, Peter C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 10 Nov 1998, 200-215 Some words about the author's relationship between himself and the establishment. The speaker's favourite review. Writing about power. What and who the establishment is in Canada. Following their successors. The …Empire Club of Canada
- Health Care: We Can’t Go On Like This. Is There a Way out of our Health-Care Dilemma?Orovan, Dr. Bill, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 12 Nov 1998, 216-228 The most troublesome issue on the minds of Canadians today - their health-care system. The extensive and rapid changes to our health-care system over the past few years, not seen in the last 35 years; the resulting anxiety. Pointing fingers rather than helping hands; rhetoric as opposed to solid debate. …Orovan, Dr. Bill, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 12 Nov 1998, 216-228 The most troublesome issue on the minds of Canadians today - their health-care system. The extensive and rapid changes to our health-care system over the past few years, not seen …Empire Club of Canada
- Canada's Economy Beyond the Year 2000Caplan, David L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 19 Nov 1998, 228-239 Some meaningful dialogue about Canada's future economic prospects. Some views about where the speaker thinks we are headed, or where we ought to be headed. Turbulence and uncertainty clouding the near-term outlook. The urgent need for Canada to continue to become less dependent on commodities and better-known for its world-class …Caplan, David L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 19 Nov 1998, 228-239 Some meaningful dialogue about Canada's future economic prospects. Some views about where the speaker thinks we are headed, or where we ought to be headed. Turbulence and uncertainty clouding the …Empire Club of Canada
- London: Ready for the EuroClementi, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 25 Nov 1998, 253-259 The introduction of the Euro on January 1, 1999. The United Kingdom, not adopting the euro as its domestic currently from the start, and reasons for that. How banks and markets in London will help to forge links between the euro area and the rest of the world. A word …Clementi, David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 25 Nov 1998, 253-259 The introduction of the Euro on January 1, 1999. The United Kingdom, not adopting the euro as its domestic currently from the start, and reasons for that. How banks and …Empire Club of Canada
- The Sealing Industry of Newfoundland and LabradorEfford, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 22 Jan 1998, 300-307 Viewing the sealing industry in the context of Newfoundland and Labrador's entire fishing industry and its role in the economy. The profound impacts of the moratoria on principal groundfish stocks, especially northern cod, with some figures. Employment levels for Newfoundland and Labrador in comparison with the rest of Canada. The …Efford, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 22 Jan 1998, 300-307 Viewing the sealing industry in the context of Newfoundland and Labrador's entire fishing industry and its role in the economy. The profound impacts of the moratoria on principal groundfish stocks, …Empire Club of Canada
- Growing Up Digital: The Rise of the Net GenerationTapscott, Don, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 5 Feb 1998, 308-319 Some comments from the speaker about his previous book "Paradigm Shift." The fundamental change in the nature and role of technology. Computers as a communications tool. Effects as this technology extends out into commerce, business and society. The new emerging infrastructure. A defining characteristic of the new generation. Coming of …Tapscott, Don, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 5 Feb 1998, 308-319 Some comments from the speaker about his previous book "Paradigm Shift." The fundamental change in the nature and role of technology. Computers as a communications tool. Effects as this technology …Empire Club of Canada
- Beyond Cultural Imperialism: An Industry Comes of AgeLantos, Robert J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 16 Feb 1998, 328-340 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Two topics: Canadian storytelling matters to all of us; second, it's good business. Last's week triumph for Canadian film, for Alliance, for all Canadians, and why that is so. Celebrating "The Sweet Hereafter." The role …Lantos, Robert J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 16 Feb 1998, 328-340 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Two topics: Canadian storytelling matters to all of us; second, it's good business. Last's week …Empire Club of Canada
- The Future of Basketball in TorontoPeddie, Richard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 19 Feb 1998, 341-349 The state of basketball in Toronto. Some recent controversy. The speaker's strong belief that the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club can be right alongside the Leafs as Toronto's team of the 21st century. Reasons for that belief. Six powerful points that support his hypothesis, with a short discussion of each: that …Peddie, Richard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 19 Feb 1998, 341-349 The state of basketball in Toronto. Some recent controversy. The speaker's strong belief that the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club can be right alongside the Leafs as Toronto's team of the …Empire Club of Canada
- Strengthening Canada's Economy Within the Globl Healthcare Environment: The Need For VisionMader, Hans J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 5 Mar 1998, 363-374 A progress report on Novartis and the industry; a discussion of some of the major issues currently facing Canada's research-based pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrating that these issues impact our health-care system, our whole economy, and a vision of what kind of a country Canada should be to conduct business. Pharmaceutical mega-mergers …Mader, Hans J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1998), 5 Mar 1998, 363-374 A progress report on Novartis and the industry; a discussion of some of the major issues currently facing Canada's research-based pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrating that these issues impact our health-care system, …Empire Club of Canada