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 Bouchard, The Hon. Lucien, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 15 Feb 1990, 208-216     The speaker begins by recalling a stormy debate over the Maple Leaf flag 25 years ago and draws analogies to the current debate over the Meech Lake Accord. Both raise questions about Canada's identity. An event which forces us to consciously accept our differences. Placing the Meech Lake Accord in …

 Whittaker, Sheelagh, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 1 Feb 1990, 184-194     "… in the 90's the focus for Canadian broadcasters has to be on quality program content." A brief history of Canadian television broadcasting. The situation now. The various roles of television. The reliance of Canadian television on American entertainment programming. The impoverished start of Canadian entertainment programming. Money and regulation …

 Kroeger, Arthur, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 8 Feb 1990, 195-207     Why the speaker feels his topic is appropriate and relevant. His description of politicians. The speaker's background. A few excerpts from the press of recent months to illustrate the effects of current attitudes towards politicians. The "overpaid and underworked" issue. Some words about money. The substantial risks that go with …

 Carr, Shirley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 15 Mar 1990, 257-266     Concern with the growing divisiveness in Canada, including growing evidence of racial and linguistic intolerance; constitutional impasse; persistent sexism; regional tensions. Canada's state of anxiety routed in large part in a growing sense of insecurity and vulnerability; a reflection of economic instability in the daily lives of Canadians. Juxtaposing this …

 Beeston, Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 5 Apr 1990, 286-295     What the Blue Jays were like 13 years ago when Peter Bavasi, the first President the Blue Jays, addressed this Club. Changes over the past 13 years. Fulfilling some early goals. Bringing some reason to recent conflicts between "greedy players and greedy owners." How sports is a business; and with …

 Morgentaler, Dr. Henry, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 12 Apr 1990, 296-306     An expression of surprise that the debate about abortion is still raging in Canada with "such passion and vigour." The clash of two opposing philosophies of life. How the abortion debate has made a positive contribution to the changing of public perceptions about the rights of women to self-determination, about …

 Bassett, The Hon. John, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 28 Jun 1990, 25-32     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Remembering those who answered the challenge in 1939-40; looking for that spirit of self-sacrifice, that willingness to subjugate personal and regional selfish interests for the common good, that tolerance and understanding. A review of some recent …

 Henderson, Sir Denys, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 13 Sep 1990, 33-42     A British-based company and proud to be so, but with a different vision to the "imperial" one. An international company. A description of Imperial Chemical Industries. The recent acquisition of ICI Canada. Some details of the organisation, with a focus on two aspects: strategy setting and management succession. First, some …

 Berard, Andre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 19 Apr 1990, 307-315     A warning to Canada. "If we want to build a strong Canadian identity, if we want to protect our Canadian culture, if we want to guarantee our political independence, the number one condition is the building of a strong economy. That is not an option; it is a fact of …

 Nankivell, Neville, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 11 Jan 1990, 148-157     Examples of the crucial turning points in the political and economic life in Canada: positives and problems. Putting the issues in perspective: a review of recent and current events including Meech Lake, high interest rates; the Free Trade agreement. A few facts about the positives, such as net new job …

 Worner, Dr. Manfred, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 18 Jan 1990, 158-167     1989 as a key year in history: a brief review. The cases of fundamental change. "The significance of 1989 is that the great struggle between collectivist ideology and the Western liberal tradition is practically decided. … now we must prepare for the new world of the 21st century … " …

 Skreslet, Laurie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 25 Jan 1990, 168-183     Mr. Skreslet's experiences climbing Mt. Everest in 1982, and then four years later again from the Chinese side. A detailed description of putting together such an expedition. Some similarities between the world of business and the world of mountaineering. Outward Bound and the values taught through their programmes. A very …

 Spicer, Keith, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 24 May 1990, 12-24     Some remarks about the CRTC and what it is like to work there. Some outside perceptions of the CRTC, and the speaker's job. Some balances which define: the players in the broadcasting universe, the clientele the regulator must please or displease with some rough justice, and the balance between Canadians' …

 Von Weizacker, His Excellency Dr. Richard, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 19 Sep 1990, 43-49     The Federal Republic of Germany as Canada's fourth largest export market. Some figures about trade between Germany and Canada. The radical transformation taking place in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe from Communist dictatorship to democracy. Integrating these embryonic market economies into the world economy as quickly and thoroughly …

 Gerard, Leo, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 4 Oct 1990, 60-70     Some personal background. Some thoughts on the role of the labour movement as we enter a new decade. The Internal Task Force on Future Directions of the United Steelworkers of America: some changes made as a result of that task force. Two very different examples of change occurring within the …

 Manning, Preston, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1992), 11 Oct 1990, 71-83     The response of the Reform Party of Canada to the "chaotic state of federal politics": to ask Canadians to think long and hard about "two Canadas"—the Old Canada that is dying, and the New Canada that is being born. A description of each of these "Canadas." A request that Canadians …

 Juneau, Pierre, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 22 Feb 1990, 217-227     A reference to Northrop Frye's remarks on Canadian culture and the differences in cultural attitudes between Canadians and Americans. The difficulty in bridging the various solitudes of Canada. Broadcasting as a potent force to bring Canadians together. A brief history of broadcasting in Canada from its inception in Montreal on …

 Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 26 Feb 1990, 228-237     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. One week after the presentation of the speaker's sixth budget as Minister of Finance. A tough budget; not a good news budget. The taking of hard but unavoidable decisions to get Canada's financial house in …

 Barrett, Matthew, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 1 Mar 1990, 238-245     The health of our national economy. The case for improving the savings rate in Canada: a strategic imperative to prepare ourselves sensibly for the future: a directional shift extending over the next decade or two. Canada's state of preparedness for a future fraught with uncertainty. Weaknesses of the Canadian economy: …

 Chretien, The Hon. Jean, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1990), 8 Mar 1990, 246-256     Foreign Affairs: Canada's position. Why we need a modern foreign policy and what shape that policy should take. Pursuing solutions to the emerging environmental crises. Ensuring Canada's independence and strength in a multi-lateral as opposed to a continental framework. Securing greater independence in our dealings with the United States. Looking …