This sub-series comprises speeches arranged in chronological order. The 145 speeches were delivered by Michael Wilson, as member of the Opposition, 1979-1984. There are some speeches that date back to his portfolio as Minister of State for International Trade.
The following record types are located in this sub-series: speeches; delivery copies, drafts; speaking cards; minister's research notes; correspondence outgoing and incoming; reference material; and events and trips itineraries.
The following issues are documented in this sub-series:
1979: change of government; and multiculturalism.
1980: Trade; politicians roasts for charity; Canada-U.S. relation; economic and legislative environment in the 1980's; economic development strategy; tourism; privatization and nationalism; energy policy; Canada-US relations; energy and the Canadian future; and planning strategically: Key to corporate survival and success.
1981: Grange Report; energy and efficiency; the West in Canada; and Wilson's response in the House of Commons to the 1981 Budget speech.
1982: Responsible government in the private sector; road to recovery; national energy program; Borrowing Authority Act, 1982-1983, Bill C-111; non-confidence motion (The Economy), June 21, 1982; budget debate; new beginnings in a changed world; Bill C-139.
1983: Freedom; economic policy; private sector investments and jobs; Canada in the world; social policy; chemical Industry in Canada; and Canada's International Competitive Position.
1984: Canada and International environment; The Present State of Canadian-American Relations: The PC Perspective, January 26,1984; nomination speech, 1984; The Resources Industry and the future of Canada; New direction of the Canadian Economy; Planning for a Progressive Conservative government; Housing Industry: Democratic trends and economic solutions; Technology the First Pillar; Canadian Export Policies: Challenges; The Four Pillars of PC Economic Policies.