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- The Walking Question Mark, January/February/March/April, 2001The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Apr 2001 The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. These newsletters document their activities, including archaeological digs and research into mine history. This issue was the first to be …The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Apr 2001 The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. …
- The Walking Question Mark, May/June/July/August, 2001The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Aug 2001 The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. These newsletters document their activities, including archaeological digs and research into mine history. This issue includes: an article on gypsum …The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Aug 2001 The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. …
- The Walking Question Mark, September/October/November/December, 2001The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Dec 2001 The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. These newsletters document their activities, including archaeological digs and research into mine history. This issue includes: an article on memories …The Walking Question Mark: Newsletter of the Grand River Heritage Mines Society, Dec 2001 The Grand River Heritage Mines Society was active from 1993 through 2005 with the goal of identifying and documenting all of the historic mines located within the Grand River valley. …
- The 2000 U.S. Presidential ElectionCook, Charles E. Jr., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 19 Jan 2001, 219-229 The speaker's background and experience with Canada. Where the speaker learned his politics before coming to Washington 28 years ago. This year as a fascinating year in politics in America and how that is so. Some brief remarks about what happened in the election. A look forward to the Bush …Cook, Charles E. Jr., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 19 Jan 2001, 219-229 The speaker's background and experience with Canada. Where the speaker learned his politics before coming to Washington 28 years ago. This year as a fascinating year in politics in America …Empire Club of Canada
- E-Health: The Potential for Radical Change to Health-Care DeliveryClosson, Tom, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 25 Jan 2001, 230-240 The University Health Network. An illustrative chest-pain scenario. What is possible with the technology we have today, but is unlikely to happen. A review of today's health-care system. Consumer expectations. A definition of eHealth. Business ehealth, clinical eHealth and consumer eHealth and what is meant by each. A video clip …Closson, Tom, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 25 Jan 2001, 230-240 The University Health Network. An illustrative chest-pain scenario. What is possible with the technology we have today, but is unlikely to happen. A review of today's health-care system. Consumer expectations. …Empire Club of Canada
- The Ethics of Self-Reliance for Canadian Tire and CanadaBillies, Martha, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 8 Feb 2001, 241-252 Canadian Tire as a proxy for Canada. Recalling the values and principles that have made Canada a great nation and Canadian Tire a great company, and why we should do so. Some personal background of the speaker, and some reasons for her recent actions. Concern for the self-reliance cherished at …Billies, Martha, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 8 Feb 2001, 241-252 Canadian Tire as a proxy for Canada. Recalling the values and principles that have made Canada a great nation and Canadian Tire a great company, and why we should do …Empire Club of Canada
- Making Canada BetterBinns, The Hon. Patrick George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 22 Feb 2001, 253-261 Perceptions from a recent trip to China along with the Prime Minister and other Premiers, and a business delegation. Atlantic Canada, still in need of both understanding and investment capital. Prosperity at the time of Confederation. The situation prior to and post-Confederation. Free trade, along with advancement in transportation, new …Binns, The Hon. Patrick George, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 22 Feb 2001, 253-261 Perceptions from a recent trip to China along with the Prime Minister and other Premiers, and a business delegation. Atlantic Canada, still in need of both understanding and investment capital. …Empire Club of Canada
- The Way to Cleaner Energy for our PlanetBarnard, Dr. Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 1 Mar 2001, 262-269 Iter as the last step in a huge worldwide programme to develop fusion, a new, cleaner energy form for our planet. Canada as a leading contender in the global competition to host Iter. Funding for Iter. A public/private sector partnership as a world first in the development of international research …Barnard, Dr. Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 1 Mar 2001, 262-269 Iter as the last step in a huge worldwide programme to develop fusion, a new, cleaner energy form for our planet. Canada as a leading contender in the global competition …Empire Club of Canada
- Economic Relations Between Germany and CanadaMuller, Dr. Werner, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 20 Mar 2001, 270-275 Political and economic relations between Canada and Europe. Gains for Germany from this economic co-operation. Some differences of opinion over the years. The German economy, with some figures. Achievements of reforms in the last two years in Germany. The future of the transatlantic relationship. A priority on continuing global trade …Muller, Dr. Werner, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 20 Mar 2001, 270-275 Political and economic relations between Canada and Europe. Gains for Germany from this economic co-operation. Some differences of opinion over the years. The German economy, with some figures. Achievements of …Empire Club of Canada
- Canadian Music at a Crossroad: 10 Reasons Why Canada's Music Industry Needs a New Policy FrameworkMcCabe, Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 28 Mar 2001, 276-286 10 Canadian music artists and icons who had no choice but to go to the United States to achieve their full potential. Why we all lose in that situation. Becoming more successful at fostering Canadian talent in Canada. The music industry; the music industry in Canada. Cause for celebration and …McCabe, Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 28 Mar 2001, 276-286 10 Canadian music artists and icons who had no choice but to go to the United States to achieve their full potential. Why we all lose in that situation. Becoming …Empire Club of Canada
- Does the Environment Matter to Canada?Strong, the Hon. Maurice, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 3 Apr 2001, 287-300 The speaker's thoughts on the current state of the environment, what this means to Canada, and what Canadians can do about it --at home and internationally. The Stockholm Conference of 1972 that put the environment on the international agenda; the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992; and other …Strong, the Hon. Maurice, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 3 Apr 2001, 287-300 The speaker's thoughts on the current state of the environment, what this means to Canada, and what Canadians can do about it --at home and internationally. The Stockholm Conference of …Empire Club of Canada
- Good Justice: A Global CommodityMcLachlin, The Rt. Hon. Madame Chief Justice Beverley M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 5 Apr 2001, 301-314 Justice in the world scene. The speaker's theme: Good justice systems are essential to human, social and economic development everywhere in the world, and Canada has an important role to play in their enhancement. The speaker's conversion to the cause of international justice. Her visits to other countries since becoming …McLachlin, The Rt. Hon. Madame Chief Justice Beverley M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 5 Apr 2001, 301-314 Justice in the world scene. The speaker's theme: Good justice systems are essential to human, social and economic development everywhere in the world, and Canada has an important role to …Empire Club of Canada
- Ontario's Economic RevolutionHarris, The Hon. Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 10 Apr 2001, 315-325 What we all want for Ontario. Making a difference since 1995. The critics wrong as Ontario prospered. Some examples of the relentless desire forinnovation in so many of Ontario businesses. Keeping Ontario's economy strong into the future. Some economic statistics. Rising to a challenge from Mr. Baillie with regard to …Harris, The Hon. Mike, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 10 Apr 2001, 315-325 What we all want for Ontario. Making a difference since 1995. The critics wrong as Ontario prospered. Some examples of the relentless desire forinnovation in so many of Ontario businesses. …Empire Club of Canada
- Creating Canada's Alternative National AirlineLeblanc, Michel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 19 Apr 2001, 326-335 Exciting times for Canada's airline industry, and how that is so. Change and opportunity. Canada 3000 and Royal offering an alternative to Air Canada. Some details of schedules and services. The demand for such services. The decision to merge Canada 3000 and Royal and later CanJet. Building on the public's …Leblanc, Michel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 19 Apr 2001, 326-335 Exciting times for Canada's airline industry, and how that is so. Change and opportunity. Canada 3000 and Royal offering an alternative to Air Canada. Some details of schedules and services. …Empire Club of Canada
- Opening the Electricity Market to CompetitionOsborne, Ronald W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 26 Apr 2001, 336-350 A reliable supply of competitively priced electricity, supporting growth, and attracting investment and jobs. Taking electricity for granted. Opening the market. The four principles, identified by the government, as being key to market opening. Ontario Power Generation, preapring for competition since creation two years ago. Two subjects of interest: what …Osborne, Ronald W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2001), 26 Apr 2001, 336-350 A reliable supply of competitively priced electricity, supporting growth, and attracting investment and jobs. Taking electricity for granted. Opening the market. The four principles, identified by the government, as being …Empire Club of Canada
- Christmas LuncheonWeston, The Hon. Hilary M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 13 Dec 2001, 240-244 Some personal reminiscences. The Lieutenant-Governor's Community Volunteer Award. What Christmas is all about.Weston, The Hon. Hilary M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 13 Dec 2001, 240-244 Some personal reminiscences. The Lieutenant-Governor's Community Volunteer Award. What Christmas is all about.Empire Club of Canada
- Canada After September 11Murphy, Rex, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 6 Dec 2001, 229-239 The message of September 11. Ways in which not everything has changed - rather everything has come back. Some words from an old master. The scale and shock of September 11 as a truth. Some idea of how these things happen. A response from our own country - continent upon …Murphy, Rex, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 6 Dec 2001, 229-239 The message of September 11. Ways in which not everything has changed - rather everything has come back. Some words from an old master. The scale and shock of September …Empire Club of Canada
- The Future of the Health-Care SystemClement, The Hon. Tony, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 1 Nov 2001, 170-181 The Ministry of Health's response to 9/11. What more must be done. Why the speaker enjoys his job. Focussing on people when we talk about our health care system. The health care questionnaire and some of the results. Tackling the challenges. The issue of powerlessness. The speaker's personal reactions to …Clement, The Hon. Tony, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 1 Nov 2001, 170-181 The Ministry of Health's response to 9/11. What more must be done. Why the speaker enjoys his job. Focussing on people when we talk about our health care system. The …Empire Club of Canada
- The Canadian Experience: Lessons from the Canadian History ProjectStarowicz, Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 28 Jun 2001, 89-104 The extraordinary four years which brought together 100 historians, created a joint French-English unit of the best journalists and cameramen, and embarked on an improbable journey. History as a very powerful instrument, and how that is so. Canadians' attitude to their history. History as the process of sorting out the …Starowicz, Mark, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 28 Jun 2001, 89-104 The extraordinary four years which brought together 100 historians, created a joint French-English unit of the best journalists and cameramen, and embarked on an improbable journey. History as a very …Empire Club of Canada
- A Single Democratic Conservative OptionDay, Stockwell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 14 Jun 2001, 66-77 Some history of leadership. The Alliance party. Defining the party and its principles. Reform in government. Democratic conservatism. Some discussion of Joe Clark. National conventions. The referendum of Canadian Alliance members. The challenge being put by the speaker to his own party.Day, Stockwell, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 14 Jun 2001, 66-77 Some history of leadership. The Alliance party. Defining the party and its principles. Reform in government. Democratic conservatism. Some discussion of Joe Clark. National conventions. The referendum of Canadian Alliance …Empire Club of Canada