Sub-series consists of 81 speeches which document Flora MacDonald's positions vis à vis employment and immigration issues and government policy and programs at the regional, national and international levels.
The record types are: Minister's speaking notes; and distribution copies produced by the Department; and copies and drafts produced by the Minister's office.
The issues documented are: 1984: Standing Committee on Labour, Manpower and Immigration; Education and work in a new society; Clarabelle Marshall; and provincial P.C. nomination meeting 10 October 1984.
1985: Technological changes; Challenge 86, Student and Youth summer Employment Project; the role of women in society; challenges for the 21st century; reform in the Labour market of Canada; equitable society; Canada's industrial realignment; Canada's economic potential; Federal cooperation with the government of Manitoba in employment and training services for the Limestone Project; 74th Inter-Parliamentary Conference; economic renewal; celebration of Maxvill, Glengarry and Highland Games; training people for the job market; tribute to Syl and Molly Apps; developing the job market; Women: progress made during this century; refugees and Canada; children's future; equal opportunity in employment; new opportunities in a renewed economy; education and training for jobs by year 2000 and beyond; high unemployment; consultation, an integral part of the policy making process; women's clause of the Charter of Rights enters into effect; equality of women and minorities in Canada; changes and challenges for the Economy; new directives for the Labour Market Policy in Canada; Ellen Fairlough; Federal government response to the Royal Commission report on Equity in Employment; Vancouver Refugee Conference, June 14, 1985; second reading of Bill C-62, an Act respecting Employment Equity; Canada's Industrial Realignment; and managing the Challenge.
The electronic files contain speeches.
The electronic files contain speeches given by Minister of Employment and Immigration, in various cities. Most speeches are titled and dated. Others only contain the identity of the host organization. B.C. Progressive Conservative Association; election campaign speeches; Physiotherapy foundation of Canada; New Brunswick's P.C. Youth; National Federation of Pakistani Canadians; professional secretaries international; Canadian Steel Trade Conference; Women's Business Network; Empire Club, Toronto; Standing Committee on Labour and Manpower and Immigration; Symposium: Education and Work in a New Society; visits of Archbishop of Canatanzaro and Squillace and Reverend Monsignor Silvano Ridolfi; Planned Parenthood Federation; All Ontario Night; Equality Nights; and the Vancouver Refugee Conference.
