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- The Man Mad About Painting: Katsushika HokusaiAssistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang highlights the range and versatility of Katsushika Hokusai's work, focusing on a banner and two lanterns created by the preeminent ukiyo-e painter, on display in Drama and Desire: Japanese Paintings from the Floating World 1690 - 1850.Assistant curator, Ka Bo Tsang highlights the range and versatility of Katsushika Hokusai's work, focusing on a banner and two lanterns created by the preeminent ukiyo-e painter, on display in …Royal Ontario Museum
- The Conversation: Hiroshi Sugimoto-Daniel LibeskindHighlights from a discussion between the artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, History of History exhibition, and Daniel Libeskind, architect of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal; recorded on May 31, the special event was presented by the Institute for Contemporary Culture.Highlights from a discussion between the artist Hiroshi Sugimoto, History of History exhibition, and Daniel Libeskind, architect of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal; recorded on May 31, the special event was …Royal Ontario Museum
- Michael Lee-Chin Crystal Opening HighlightsWeekend highlights of the opening celebrations for the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, June 1 to June 3, 2007.Weekend highlights of the opening celebrations for the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, June 1 to June 3, 2007.Royal Ontario Museum
- Architectural Opening of the Michael Lee-Chin CrystalDirector & CEO, William Thorsell speaks about the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal - its enhancement of the Museum's public role, the development process, its "naked" opening, and highlights of the new building itself.Director & CEO, William Thorsell speaks about the new Michael Lee-Chin Crystal - its enhancement of the Museum's public role, the development process, its "naked" opening, and highlights of the …Royal Ontario Museum
- The Dawn of the Crystal AgeSlide show set to music showing construction of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal.Slide show set to music showing construction of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal.Royal Ontario Museum
- Glass Worlds: Paperweights from the ROM's CollectionAssistant Curator Brian Musselwhite reveals the treasures of the ROM's paperweight collection.Assistant Curator Brian Musselwhite reveals the treasures of the ROM's paperweight collection.Royal Ontario Museum
- ROM Backstage: Internships at the Royal Ontario MuseumDigital Intern Bronwen Masemann talks about her experience working at the ROM.Digital Intern Bronwen Masemann talks about her experience working at the ROM.Royal Ontario Museum
- Whitestone Historical Society Calendar- 2007Sixteen page calender about Whitestone from the Whitestone Historical Society. This is a twelve month calendar. Each month is a historical photograph from Whitestone.Sixteen page calender about Whitestone from the Whitestone Historical Society. This is a twelve month calendar. Each month is a historical photograph from Whitestone.Whitestone Public Library
- Canada-U.S. Relations: Our Common Cause Agenda in a Perilous WorldWilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 22 Jan 2007, 264-277 Promoting our national interests by working with the United States on many global and hemispheric issues. Canada and the U.s. as separate, sovereign entities - some convergences. Working together in common endeavour. Differing histories and formative experiences creating different traditions and domestic political drivers. The management of this relationship. How …Wilson, The Hon. Michael, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 22 Jan 2007, 264-277 Promoting our national interests by working with the United States on many global and hemispheric issues. Canada and the U.s. as separate, sovereign entities - some convergences. Working together in …Empire Club of Canada
- Issues in Canada-U.S. RelationsWilkins, The Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 1 Mar 2007, 313-324 The speaker's experience over the last 20 months that he has been in Canada. A conversation with friends rather than a formal speech, about four pressing issues. Accentuating the positive. The relationship between our two countries on the upswing. The four pressing issues: passports and the requirements of The Western …Wilkins, The Hon. David, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 1 Mar 2007, 313-324 The speaker's experience over the last 20 months that he has been in Canada. A conversation with friends rather than a formal speech, about four pressing issues. Accentuating the positive. …Empire Club of Canada
- The Museum As The New AgoraThorsell, William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 3 May 2007, 382-391 Toronto, possibly now beginning another cycle of somewhat confident creativity. Considering the generation of the 1950s. The City of Toronto in the 1950s. Recalling Toronto's then new City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square. The installation of the then-controversial sculpture by Henry Moore. More examples of new buildings in Toronto from …Thorsell, William, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 3 May 2007, 382-391 Toronto, possibly now beginning another cycle of somewhat confident creativity. Considering the generation of the 1950s. The City of Toronto in the 1950s. Recalling Toronto's then new City Hall and …Empire Club of Canada
- The Stratford ExperienceCimolino, Antoni, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 15 Jun 2007, 465-480 Reference to Richard Monette, 14 years as Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival. The future. First, a few minutes looking at the past. A history of the Festival. Tom Patterson's vision. The Guthrie theatre. Challenges. Factors beyond control. Government funding. Approaching the future with a team of brilliant artistic directors. …Cimolino, Antoni, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 15 Jun 2007, 465-480 Reference to Richard Monette, 14 years as Artistic Director of the Stratford Festival. The future. First, a few minutes looking at the past. A history of the Festival. Tom Patterson's …Empire Club of Canada
- The Contribution of Religion to SocietyCollins, The Most Reverend Thomas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 31 May 2007, 445-456 An Analog Church in a Digital World. Some background of the speaker. Analogy as the idea that what matters if relationship, connectedness, and context. Religion as it reflects an analog vision of reality. How people of faith see the pattern of relationship that reveal the meaning of both the material …Collins, The Most Reverend Thomas, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 31 May 2007, 445-456 An Analog Church in a Digital World. Some background of the speaker. Analogy as the idea that what matters if relationship, connectedness, and context. Religion as it reflects an analog …Empire Club of Canada
- On the Eve of Presidential Elections: France's Major ChallengesJouanneau, His Excellency H. E. Daniel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 29 Mar 2007, 344-357 The growing importance of Toronto and Ontario for France and why that is so. Welcoming Premier McGuinty's decision to open an Ontario International Marketing Centre in the Canadian Embassy in Paris. France as an excellent gateway to the large European market. France on the eve of major political choices. Electing …Jouanneau, His Excellency H. E. Daniel, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 29 Mar 2007, 344-357 The growing importance of Toronto and Ontario for France and why that is so. Welcoming Premier McGuinty's decision to open an Ontario International Marketing Centre in the Canadian Embassy in …Empire Club of Canada
- The Start of a New World Order?MacMillan, Dr. Margaret, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 25 May 2007, 415-431 The speaker's book about Nixon's trip to China and why she started to write it. How that trip did make a difference in international relations. The importance of both countries. What happened as a result of that trip. Signalling the end of the Cold War. Why the trip happened. Why …MacMillan, Dr. Margaret, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 25 May 2007, 415-431 The speaker's book about Nixon's trip to China and why she started to write it. How that trip did make a difference in international relations. The importance of both countries. …Empire Club of Canada
- Who is Afraid of the Canadian Stock Market?Shannon, Kim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 10 May 2007, 392-400 The Canadian stock market. A few of the negative and doomsday comments about the Canadian stock market. The speaker proceeded by addressing several arguments. Argument #1: Canadian equities have outperformed global indices in the last few years. This is largely due to the run up in commodity prices. Therefore, it …Shannon, Kim, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 10 May 2007, 392-400 The Canadian stock market. A few of the negative and doomsday comments about the Canadian stock market. The speaker proceeded by addressing several arguments. Argument #1: Canadian equities have outperformed …Empire Club of Canada
- The Inuit in a Challenging WorldSimon, Mary, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 15 Feb 2007, 291-301 A bit of geography for those who may not be totally familiar with the Inuit regions of the Canadian Arctic. Comprehensive land claims agreements now completed in all of these Inuit regions. What that means for the Inuit. Using the capacity wisely and effectively. How we can all work together …Simon, Mary, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 15 Feb 2007, 291-301 A bit of geography for those who may not be totally familiar with the Inuit regions of the Canadian Arctic. Comprehensive land claims agreements now completed in all of these …Empire Club of Canada
- Travel ... a Form of Trade between the U.S. and CanadaMarriott, J.W. Jr., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 19 Apr 2007, 367-374 The Marriott in Canada. The speaker begins by admitting a bias towards free trade. Travel as trade too, with examples. Canada and the U.S. as each other's largest trading partners. Travel between our countries now suffering. Some facts and figures. Reasons for the suffering. The importance of security, but doesn't …Marriott, J.W. Jr., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 19 Apr 2007, 367-374 The Marriott in Canada. The speaker begins by admitting a bias towards free trade. Travel as trade too, with examples. Canada and the U.S. as each other's largest trading partners. …Empire Club of Canada
- Justice in our Courts and the Challenges We FaceMcLachlin, The Rt. Hon. Beverley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 8 Mar 2007, 325-335 Reference to Trudeau's just society. The expectation by Canadaisn of a just society. The speaker's perspective on justice in our courts and the challenges faced in assuring Canadian women, men and children a just and efficacious justice process. Asserting tha tcanada has a strong and healthy justice system, and how …McLachlin, The Rt. Hon. Beverley, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 8 Mar 2007, 325-335 Reference to Trudeau's just society. The expectation by Canadaisn of a just society. The speaker's perspective on justice in our courts and the challenges faced in assuring Canadian women, men …Empire Club of Canada
- Trade with India through the Port of HalifaxOldfield, Karen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 22 Feb 2007, 302-312 Trading with India as Canada's next big opportunity. What has already been done at the Port of Halifax about India. Why the speaker believes India is so important for all of us. Trading already done at the Port of Halifax. The role of the Suez Canal. Asia now and continuing …Oldfield, Karen, The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club Foundation, 2008), 22 Feb 2007, 302-312 Trading with India as Canada's next big opportunity. What has already been done at the Port of Halifax about India. Why the speaker believes India is so important for all …Empire Club of Canada