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 Camp, Dalton K., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 20 Oct 1966, 31-42     The speaker's personal Centennial project: to do what he can "to make party politics in Canada less of an occult science, in the spirit of Mr. King, and more of a democratic exercise, in the interests of free society." Some introductory remarks about "Toronto the good" and other Canadian cities. …

 Edmison, J. Alex, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 31 Mar 1966, 299-318     The "Red Ryan" case as a horrible example of parole failure. Lessons to be learned from the Red Ryan case. History of the National Parole Board which commenced functioning in Ottawa in January 1959. The address responds to a series of questions, covering the following topics. Responsibilities of the National …

 Mustard, Dr. J.F., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 27 Oct 1966, 43-53     Some introductory quotations from Rev. Dr. E.D. McLaren and Jerome Weisner. A recent statement from the Economic Council of Canada with regard to the importance of research "as the means by which we expand the frontier of knowledge." A consideration of the problem of health care, medical education and medical …

 Desai, M.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 8 Dec 1966, 125-133     The role of India in the Commonwealth. One of the characteristics of India, and of other countries in the Commonwealth. The origin and history of the word and concept of "Empire." A review of the birth of the Commonwealth of Nations and other events after the Second World War. India's …

 Douglas, Justice W.O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 10 Mar 1966, 254-264     Concern over the dangers of nuclear war. The problem of the prevention of war, or if war starts, the prevention of escalation. How and why the risk of nuclear war increases with the passing of the years. Consequences of the Cold War in terms of dealing with basic world problems. …

 Biddell, J.L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 3 Feb 1966, 169-182     A consideration of the subject of law reform in a broad concept; a discussion as to the extent to which the business community should be taking on the responsibility to see that the government determines and adopts worthwhile economic and social objectives for Canada and does something about attaining them. …

 Wilson, The Hon. Mr. Justice John L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 13 Oct 1966, 15-30     An introductory description and history of Cyprus. The speaker's belief that the real problem in Cyprus is the fear that the Turks have for the safety of their lives and property in the future. Some background to the current problem. The role of the United Nations representative or armed forces. …

 Stanfield, The Hon. Robert L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 24 Nov 1966, 95-104     The speaker's personal views, not a representation of the traditional attitude of Nova Scotia towards Confederation, nor a representation of the general view in his province. Nova Scotia's traditional reservations about Confederation, with some background. Nova Scotia's viewpoint within Confederation as Mr. Macdonald saw it in 1938 (a quote) and …

 Winters, Hon. R.H., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 21 Mar 1966, 276-288     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The subject of business and Government, and a few of the speaker's current impressions. The speaker's belief that private enterprise is the economic system best able to provide the standard of living sought by Canadians; …

 Graham, Lt. General H.D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 21 Apr 1966, 333-349     Some advice about buying common stocks. Buying equities. A detailed description of the Toronto Stock Exchange. How the Toronto Stock Exchange operates. Some criticisms levelled at the Stock Exchange. Some statistics. The bill now before the Ontario Legislature which will deal with Stock Exchange trading and which also provides that …

 Faribault, Marcel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 1 Dec 1966, 105-124     A panel discussion led by Marcel Faribault, President, Trust Général du Canada. Introduction to the panel discussion by Mr. Fowler, President, Canadian Pulp and Paper Association. The question for the panel discussion is: "If the federal and provincial governments are to look after their own affairs exclusively, why should not …

 Emerson, R.A., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 13 Jan 1966, 125-138     An outline of the critical importance of international trade to the Canadian economy and the absolute necessity of Canada being competitive in world markets if we are to sustain growth and maintain the standard of living to which we have become accustomed. A description of the role of efficient domestic …

 Lougheed, E.P., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 17 Mar 1966, 265-275     Where Canada is heading from the point of view of an Albertan. A brief sketch of Alberta, and the Alberta scene today. Then, a detailed response to two questions: What sort of a perspective and outlook has this new Alberta? Where Canada? The response to the second question includes a …

 Jones, Dr. R.O., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 24 Feb 1966, 222-234     A statement regarding the attitude of the Canadian Medical Association on what is apparently one of the hottest issues in Canada at the present moment: "medicare" by which the speaker refers to the insurance of physician services to the people of Canada. The honest wish of all parties concerned to …

 Thatcher, The Hon. W. Ross, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 10 Nov 1966, 65-79     Saskatchewan within the panorama of Confederation. The speaker discusses his province under the following headings: Changing Economy; History; Socialism; How Did the Experiment Succeed; Taxes; Population; Socialist Defeat; Private Enterprise Experiment; Timber; Minerals; Potash; Oil; Secondary Industry; S.P.C. Strike; Saskatchewan and Confederation; Conclusion.

 Taylor, Gen. Maxwell D., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 15 Feb 1966, 196-221     The United States concern of "mesmerization" with the problem of South Viet Nam. Some surprise at the interest in the U.S. of South Viet Nam. Examples of that interest. A perspective on Viet Nam; laying out the basic problems the U.S. has in that country, what they are trying to …

 Davis, Hon. W.G. and Gérin-Lajoie, Hon. M. Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 3 Mar 1966, 235-253     Mr. Gérin-Lajoie In common with Bill Davis, a determination to make education as germane as possible to today's and tomorrow's requirements of society and make of it a true agent of development. Quebec's efforts at expansion. The Department of Education's activity as the very axis on which revolves the whole …

 H.R.H. Prince Bertil of Sweden, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 23 Nov 1966, 87-94     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The annual opening of the more than 500-year-old Swedish parliament in the Hall of the Realm in Stockholm's Royal Palace as the most venerable of Sweden's official ceremonies. History and description of the ceremony. The …

 Randall, Hon. S.J., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1966), 14 Apr 1966, 319-332     Canada's annual expenditure on foreign aid. Response to the questions "Are we getting our money's worth? Why do we give away 400 million dollars? Does it do any good? Should it be more? Should it be less? Just what is the objective?" A clarification of these points by citing some …

 Owen, David S., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1967), 17 Nov 1966, 80-86     Some figures about the Canadian urban population now and in the future. Problems of urbanization. How to avoid historical pitfalls of great cities. Facing the task as a whole. Making corrections. Examples of cities with problems such as Los Angeles. Learning from the mistakes of other cities. Specific problems and …