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- 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 Ontario BudgetEves, The Hon. Ernie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 7 May 1998, 1-11 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The tradition of making a post-budget speech. Budget initiatives. Goals of the speaker's political party. The Common Sense Revolution. The announcement of an additional 36 tax cuts. The total number of tax reductions in the …Eves, The Hon. Ernie, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 7 May 1998, 1-11 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The tradition of making a post-budget speech. Budget initiatives. Goals of the speaker's political party. …Empire Club of Canada
- The Y2K ProblemTaylor, Anthony, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 8 May 1998, 12-24 Talking as a computer systems amateur. An explanation of how the Y2K problem arose. Examples of what might go wrong. Our growing dependence on embedded systems. Two extreme schools of thought about the impact of Y2K on society, and the speaker's response. Some predictions. Requirements to take care of the …Taylor, Anthony, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 8 May 1998, 12-24 Talking as a computer systems amateur. An explanation of how the Y2K problem arose. Examples of what might go wrong. Our growing dependence on embedded systems. Two extreme schools of …Empire Club of Canada
- The Business of Education: A Local and Global EnterpriseQuinlan, Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 21 May 1998, 25-37 Why the president of a community college is addressing a business audience; why a college president was on the recent Team Canada mission to South America. Signing contracts with influence business people. Some of the experiences during the Ontario trade mission in April 1997. How important education is to South …Quinlan, Stephen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 21 May 1998, 25-37 Why the president of a community college is addressing a business audience; why a college president was on the recent Team Canada mission to South America. Signing contracts with influence …Empire Club of Canada
- A View from the WestMcLellan, The Hon. Anne, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 4 Jun 1998, 50-61 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The speaker's perspective on issues as a representative of the government and the cabinet from Western Canada. A brief reflection on the country's expanding power base, on the fact that the West is assuming an …McLellan, The Hon. Anne, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 4 Jun 1998, 50-61 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The speaker's perspective on issues as a representative of the government and the cabinet from …Empire Club of Canada
- Who Killed Canadian History?Granatstein, Dr. Jack L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 17 Sep 1998, 91-98 The success of the speaker's book "Who Killed Canadian History?" Why the speaker became interested in the idea of doing this book. Two very different events that made him fell that he had to do this. Some of the speaker's background. What history is about and why it matters. Effects …Granatstein, Dr. Jack L., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 17 Sep 1998, 91-98 The success of the speaker's book "Who Killed Canadian History?" Why the speaker became interested in the idea of doing this book. Two very different events that made him fell …Empire Club of Canada
- Change, Challenge, OpportunityMacKay, Harold, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 22 Sep 1998, 99-112 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The mandate, 20 months ago, from the federal Minister of Finance with regard to advising the government on how best to assure that Canada - and individual Canadians - remainwell-served by the Canadian financial system …MacKay, Harold, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 22 Sep 1998, 99-112 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. The mandate, 20 months ago, from the federal Minister of Finance with regard to advising …Empire Club of Canada
- Canadian Airlines and OneworldBenson, Kevin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 23 Sep 1998, 113-122 A busy past year, chasing goals the speaker described to the Club in October of last year. Nearing the half-way mark of the speaker's company's four-year plan. An outline of progress to date; a discussion of plans for the next year. Moving from the painful cost-cutting phase to the more …Benson, Kevin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 23 Sep 1998, 113-122 A busy past year, chasing goals the speaker described to the Club in October of last year. Nearing the half-way mark of the speaker's company's four-year plan. An outline of …Empire Club of Canada
- The Business of Bank Mergers: A Sound Strategy for CanadaBaillie, A. Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 20 Nov 1998, 240-252 An illustrative reminder of the very deep roots of opposition to bank mergers. A brief listing of recent mergers. Canada's stable, secure, and successful banking system. Responding to change and to challenge. Calculated risks critical to meeting Canadians' needs today. An attitude towards risk and an aptitude to execute well …Baillie, A. Charles, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 20 Nov 1998, 240-252 An illustrative reminder of the very deep roots of opposition to bank mergers. A brief listing of recent mergers. Canada's stable, secure, and successful banking system. Responding to change and …Empire Club of Canada
- Canada and the Kyoto ProtocolGoodale, The Hon. Ralph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 1 Dec 1998, 260-270 The complex, evolving global challenge of climate change - a challenge that is both environmental and economic. The mandate from the Prime Minister for the speaker to lead the domestic implementation of Canada's international climate change commitments. The Kyoto protocol. What the climatic changes could mean to Canada. A brief …Goodale, The Hon. Ralph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 1 Dec 1998, 260-270 The complex, evolving global challenge of climate change - a challenge that is both environmental and economic. The mandate from the Prime Minister for the speaker to lead the domestic …Empire Club of Canada
- Greater Accountability and Better Quality in Ontario SchoolsGreen, Joan M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 3 Dec 1998, 271-282 The newsworthiness of education today. Why education persists in the headlines. Education as the foundation of a healthy, fulfilling life and of a productive, democratic society. A quote from John Dewey. The high expectations by Ontario parents of their children's schools, as it should be. Recognising that a school cannot …Green, Joan M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 3 Dec 1998, 271-282 The newsworthiness of education today. Why education persists in the headlines. Education as the foundation of a healthy, fulfilling life and of a productive, democratic society. A quote from John …Empire Club of Canada
- Romania in Transition: Opportunities for Canadian BusinessConstantinescu, His Excellency Emil, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 27 May 1998, 38-41 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. There was an additional introduction by Charles Sirois, after which "His Excellency Emil Constantinescu made some remarks." Mr. Sirois brief address centred around Romania since the 1989 revolution and the current social and economic conditions.Constantinescu, His Excellency Emil, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 27 May 1998, 38-41 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. There was an additional introduction by Charles Sirois, after which "His Excellency Emil Constantinescu made …Empire Club of Canada
- Canagen Energy Inc.--A Public Private PartnershipJeffrey, Dr. Robin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 29 May 1998, 42-49 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce. Interest in the rapidly changing electricity scene in Ontario, fuelled by the Ontario government's plan to reform the electricity sector in the province. The speaker's opinion that this is the action of …Jeffrey, Dr. Robin, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 29 May 1998, 42-49 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce. Interest in the rapidly changing electricity scene in Ontario, fuelled by the …Empire Club of Canada
- Transformation in Canadian Financial ServicesAstley, Robert M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 18 Jun 1998, 62-72 The transformation we are seeing in Canadian financial services--a pivotal time in the history of this industry. What will happen in the next couple of years and the impact on the shape and texture of all financial services. Uncertainty at an all-time high as we enter this new phase. The …Astley, Robert M., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 18 Jun 1998, 62-72 The transformation we are seeing in Canadian financial services--a pivotal time in the history of this industry. What will happen in the next couple of years and the impact on …Empire Club of Canada
- Reflections on Canada DayRobertson, Lloyd, O.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 25 Jun 1998, 73-80 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Some personal reflections on being awarded the Order of Canada, and some of the speaker's personal experiences. Beginning with a telling of what the speaker copes with on a daily basis. Some frequently asked questions. Approaching …Robertson, Lloyd, O.C., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 1999), 25 Jun 1998, 73-80 A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Royal Commonwealth Society. Some personal reflections on being awarded the Order of Canada, and some of the speaker's personal …Empire Club of Canada