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 McGuinty, The Hon. Dalton, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 24 Mar 2005, 296-306     A look back at Ontario's history within Confederation. A clear-eyed view of where things stand today. A vision of our shared future. Ontario as the economic engine of Canada. Ontario as the heart of Canada. Canada's compassion fueled by Ontario's wealth. Ways in which Canada and Ontario are one and …

 Marsden, Dr. Lorna; Miner, Dr. Rick, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 31 Mar 2005, 307-317     Dr. Lorna Marsden York University's 50,000 students and the speaker's list of three requirements she believes would be needed to launch these students onto the next stages of their lives. The need for governments to pay much more attention to post-secondary educaiton and why. Ways in which Ontario has been …

 Klein, The Hon. Ralph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 12 Jan 2005, 213-224     The "Alberta Supernet" project. Similar issues across the country: health care, education, large cities. The "Hay West" program and other examples of the hand of friendship between Alberta and Ontario. 2005 - Alberta's centennial year. Some history. How Alberta is changing today. The "next Alberta." Myths about Alberta. Some fiscal …

 Taylor, Hannah, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 21 Apr 2005, 339-345     How this nine-year-old speaker became so concerned about the homeless. The spekaer conveyed several anecdotes. Ways in which we can help.

 Raymond, Réal, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 7 Apr 2005, 318-330     An outline of the speaker's views concerning the key forces that are shaping the legislative and regulatory framework. Mergers between big banks in Quebec and Ontario. Three important currents that characterize the national legislative and regulatory framework. Political dimensions. Public policy objectives that guide elected officials and civil servants when …

 Calvert, The Hon. Lorne, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 9 Feb 2005, 253-268     The speaker's central thesis: in Canada's 21st century, the strength of our great nation, as never before, will be base don the strength of all of our regions. Three specific areas of future strength that Saskatchewan will bringn to the federation. Some personal background. The address continued under the following …

 Williams, The Hon. Danny, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 3 Feb 2005, 239-252     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. Newfoundland and Labrador's contribution to the country in terms of individuals as well as natural resources. The speaker's actions over the last number of months. The agenda that motivates the speaker every day. The need …

 Barisheff, Nick ; hornous, Daniel E., CFA; Rubin, Jeffrey G., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 6 Jan 2005, 193-212     Daniel E. Chornous The Outlook for Gold in 2005. Varying opinions on price per ounce for 2005. Reasons for the rise since 2001. The nature of gold as money. Paper currencies. What a 10% investment in gold means in terms of one's portfolio. Gold as wealth preservation and hedging benefits …

 Thompson, John W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 17 Feb 2005, 269-283     The speaker's thoughts about the trends emerging in information technology. Information security. Ensuring recoverability from any incidents for the infrastructure. Cost, complexity and compliance as consistent challenges. Regulatory initiatives in Canada, such as PIPEDA. Looking for an integrated solution. Some predictions for the marketplace. The changing motive for attackers. Cyber …

 Campbell, The Hon. Gordon, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 9 Mar 2005, 284-295     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and the Canadian Club of Toronto. British Columbia on the verge of an exceptional decade of opportunity and how that is so. The bid for the 2010 Olympics. Five goals for British Columbia over the next decade. What the government inherited …

 Fentie, The Hon. Dennis, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 14 Jan 2005, 225-238     The Yukon perspective on the theme. The Yukon's develomental history. A focus on two strategic Yukon/Alaska infrastructure projects - the Alaska Highway Natural Gas Pipeline; the Alaska/Yukon (Canada) Railway proposal. The profound effect on the Yukon and on Canada. The address proceeded under the following headings: Northern Strategy - Northern …

 Graham, The Hon. Bill, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 22 Apr 2005, 346-360     Nine months since the speaker became the Minister of National Defence. An exciting and historic time for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian forces and how that is so. Work performed by the men and women of the Canadian Forces. The future for the Armed Forces. The budget …

 Rock, His Excellency Mr. Allan, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 19 May 2005, 413-426     Some personal reminiscences. Speaking today as Canada's ambassador to the United Nations. Anecdotes about the speaker's experience at the UN. The UN's shortcomings and how it happened - an explication. Why all of us can and must help the United Nations win the fight to save itself. Ways in which …

 Numata, His Excellency Sadaaki, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 28 Apr 2005, 361-372     The speaker addressed the audience under the following headings: Where We Are; How Japanese See Canada; How Canadians See Japan; A New Economic Partnership; the Asia-Pacific Context; The Global Agenda; Conclusion: A Mutually Enriching Global Partnership.

 Trupin, Laurent, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 14 Apr 2005, 331-338     The French paradox. Welcoming foreign direct investments. Some facts and figures. France on the move and what that means, particularly in terms of economics. A major relaxation of the 35-hour work week. Legal restrictions on collective dismissals. France's R&D tax system. Sectors in common between France and Ontario. Ways in …

 Greenspon, Edward; Burman, Tony; Hurst, Robert, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 5 May 2005, 373-393     The luncheon was emceed by Ken Shaw. Edward Greenspon: The key function of any editor. Selection. Preparation. News that sneaks up on you. Things that aren't in the plan. Two basic questions to ask oneself with regard to front-page selection. Captivated by the drama in Ottawa. Front pages. Values as …

 Goodale, The Hon. Ralph, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 9 May 2005, 394-404     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Some personal anecdotes. What the federal budget for 2005 was seeking to accomplish. Three primary goals, with an explication of each. First, to spell out without a doubt that Canada's economic performance continues to be …

 Okalik, The Hon. Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 12 May 2005, 405-412     The Nunavut Dream as an extension of the National Dream. Nunavummiut today. Reference to Mr. Berton. Some history. Current recognition in world-class art work and cultural representations. Potential for Nunavut. The Northern Strategy launched last December. The Nunavut fishery, natural resources and tourism sectors. Exploration investment. A Canada-Nunavut devolution agreement …

 Martin, The Rt. Hon. Paul, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 26 May 2005, 427-439     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Toronto Board of Trade. Two of the major forces that will exert the greatest influence on our nation in the years ahead, with a discussion of each. First, the realignment of global economic power. Second - our demographics. How …

 Munk, Peter, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2006), 2 Jun 2005, 440-453     A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto. Globalization as one of the most debated, most discussed and most thought-about subjects currently in existence. Some personal history and reminiscences. An early commitment to free trade. The speaker's experiences in Australia. Back in Canada …