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- Oakville Remembered: Volume 2Historical Context Language Advisory: Please note that that language choices made by individuals at the time of filming are reflective of the time and have been retained to ensure that attitudes and viewpoints are not erased from the historical record. Some terms may not be those used today. Project Sponsors: …Historical Context Language Advisory: Please note that that language choices made by individuals at the time of filming are reflective of the time and have been retained to ensure that …Oakville Public Library
- 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. …
- Modern Quebec in a Global WorldCharest, The Honourable Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 8 May 2001, 19-29 Canada's healthy economy. Causes for optimism. New challenges. The opportunities of globalisation. The need to better understand and prepare for the consequnces of a global economy. Freer trade and what that means for Canada. How Canadians feel about it. The need for governments to establish a clear plan to reduce …Charest, The Honourable Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 8 May 2001, 19-29 Canada's healthy economy. Causes for optimism. New challenges. The opportunities of globalisation. The need to better understand and prepare for the consequnces of a global economy. Freer trade and what …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
- The Networking InstinctDuncan, Gaylen A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 3 May 2001, 1-18 "Now in the early days of a new millenium. Reflection and lists, with examples. John Brockman's "The Greatest Inventions of the Past 2000 Years." DNI - "Distributed Network Intelligence" - a work still in progress but what may reasonably be called the greatest invention of all our history. The huge …Duncan, Gaylen A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 3 May 2001, 1-18 "Now in the early days of a new millenium. Reflection and lists, with examples. John Brockman's "The Greatest Inventions of the Past 2000 Years." DNI - "Distributed Network Intelligence" - …Empire Club of Canada
- Signals from the FutureMcCain, The Hon. Margaret N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 9 May 2001, 30-41 Early child development and the Early Years Study (EYS). Why the speaker accepted her current position as co-chair. Current concerns about childhood development in Canada. Questions to ask. Presenting a compelling case we present for action. Three pieces of evidence in the report which have propelled it forward onto the …McCain, The Hon. Margaret N., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 9 May 2001, 30-41 Early child development and the Early Years Study (EYS). Why the speaker accepted her current position as co-chair. Current concerns about childhood development in Canada. Questions to ask. Presenting a …Empire Club of Canada
- Post-Budget AddressFlaherty, The Hon. James M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 10 May 2001, 42-50 The speaker's first budget as the Minister of Finance for the province of Ontario. Responsible choices. The importance of tackling our debt. Providing first and foremost for the most vulnerable people in our society. Examples of what the speaker's government is doing for our most vulnerable people in Ontario with …Flaherty, The Hon. James M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 10 May 2001, 42-50 The speaker's first budget as the Minister of Finance for the province of Ontario. Responsible choices. The importance of tackling our debt. Providing first and foremost for the most vulnerable …Empire Club of Canada
- Consulting as a Major Global IndustryGrude, Jan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 22 May 2001, 51-65 Setting client expectations. Some general remarks about consultants. The tremendous influence exerted by consultants. Why it is that consulting has become a major global industry. An exploration of four trends. Some charactertistics of consultants. Choosing a consultant. How a consulting engagement typically rolls out. Some examples. Fatal flaws. The CMC …Grude, Jan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 22 May 2001, 51-65 Setting client expectations. Some general remarks about consultants. The tremendous influence exerted by consultants. Why it is that consulting has become a major global industry. An exploration of four trends. …Empire Club of Canada
- The Power of Innovation: Driving Small Business GrowthVennat, Michel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 25 Oct 2001, 160-169 How important small business is to Canada. Small Business Week in Canada. The impact of the events of 9/11 on business. Canada's position in facing this difficult period. The excellent health of our financial institutions. The resonse of the BDC. Other influences such as the globalisation of markets and growing …Vennat, Michel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 25 Oct 2001, 160-169 How important small business is to Canada. Small Business Week in Canada. The impact of the events of 9/11 on business. Canada's position in facing this difficult period. The excellent …Empire Club of Canada
- Terrorism in the Modern Age: the Event and the ResponseInkster, Norman D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 8 Nov 2001, 182-193 A definition of terrorism. The Air India bombing. The events of 9/11. The challenge for authorities. A discussion as to why law enforcement did not act sooner, with some illustrative examples. The different structure of law enforcement agencies in Canada. The basic question: How are we to deal with terrorism …Inkster, Norman D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 8 Nov 2001, 182-193 A definition of terrorism. The Air India bombing. The events of 9/11. The challenge for authorities. A discussion as to why law enforcement did not act sooner, with some illustrative …Empire Club of Canada
- European Political and Economic IssuesJean-Claude Juncker, His Excellency, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 27 Sep 2001, 116-126 The measures that the European Union and Luxembourg have taken in the fight against terrorism. First, three concerns. Then, an explanation of urgent measures that have been taken in Europe. The importance of implementing measures as soon as possible. Economic consequences of the events of September 11. The importance of …Jean-Claude Juncker, His Excellency, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 27 Sep 2001, 116-126 The measures that the European Union and Luxembourg have taken in the fight against terrorism. First, three concerns. Then, an explanation of urgent measures that have been taken in Europe. …Empire Club of Canada
- Replacing Nuclear with Nuclear: A U.K. PerspectiveJeffrey, Dr. Robin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 18 Oct 2001, 148-159 Four issues to be addressed: the respective roles of business and government in energy policy; the principles underlying good energy policy; how this relates to nuclear power and to CANDU; some remarks about British Energy and Ontario. First, an overview of British Energy. The creation of Bruce Power. A discussion …Jeffrey, Dr. Robin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 18 Oct 2001, 148-159 Four issues to be addressed: the respective roles of business and government in energy policy; the principles underlying good energy policy; how this relates to nuclear power and to CANDU; …Empire Club of Canada
- The Massey Commission at 50: Do National Cultural Institutions Matter?Herndorff, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 22 Nov 2001, 208-217 The National Arts Centre - some history. The NAC now. The Massey-Levesque Report. The impact that Canadian artists are having on the world around them. First, some history of the Report and the Canadian cultural revolution that it spawned, with illustrative examples.Herndorff, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 22 Nov 2001, 208-217 The National Arts Centre - some history. The NAC now. The Massey-Levesque Report. The impact that Canadian artists are having on the world around them. First, some history of the …Empire Club of Canada
- "Can't Buy Me Love: How Martha Billes Made Canadian Tire Hers"McQueen, Rod, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 29 Nov 2001, 218-228 A review of the author's book, and Martha Billes life. Many anecdotal instances.McQueen, Rod, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2002), 29 Nov 2001, 218-228 A review of the author's book, and Martha Billes life. Many anecdotal instances.Empire Club of Canada