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Smith Mrs. Joyce Black Manager Accountant By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron-Middlesex The inquiry into the food industry continues before the Legislature’s Standing Committee on Resources Development, and the On­ tario Branch President of the Consumers Association of Canada has indicated a need for an independent in­ quiry into supermarket rebate practices with authority to force witnesses to testify and power to protect them from any economic retaliation by grocery chains. She said that consumers have a right to the facts, es­ pecially in view of the fact that food prices are rising at the rate of about 15%, caus­ ing increased consumer con­ cern about the impact of corporate power on prices. “There have been a great many inquiries into the food industry over the past 40 or so years”, she added, “and each time those inquiries have run amok on the basic lack of information existing on how extensive these (rebate) types of practices are and what their effects are on producers, con­ sumers, competition among processors, retailers, etc.” Also before the Com­ mittee the President of the Ontario Food Processors Association stated that the organization is aware of buying discounts and promotional allowances in the food industry, but has no specific details. This infor­ mation is kept confidential. Liberal Leader Stuart Smith expressed surprise at this statement, because the Association’s objectives in­ clude the representation of members in matters relating to the promotion and marketing of their products. Some 400 residents of Dun­ das, Ancaster, Flamborough and Glanbrook demonstrated at Queen’s Park to protest against a one-tier regional govern­ ment for their area, as recommended that the pre­ sent regional set-up be replaced by a one-tier government, with a council of 27 aidermen, each representing one ward. Eric Cunningham (Lib. Wentworth-North) told the demonstrators that he and the Liberal Party are op­ posed to one-tier government: “You have ex­ cellent mayors and they haven’t let you down in 135 years”, he said. “I think you can expect another 135 years of good government. We’re with you all the way.” Meanwhile, the Provincial Treasurer, Darcy McKeough, has indicated that the government will not change the name of Hamilton to Wentworth, as proposed by the regional review commission. Thi^ would be a mistake, in his opinion, although he did not want to prejudge the report of the commission. He and ministry officials expressed concern that significant portions of the report were being overlook­ ed because of the preoccupa­ tion with the unpopular name change. The Ontario Cabinet has approved construction of a $60 million amusement park on 320 acres of prime agricultural land close to the village of Maple, which clears the way for building to start next year. Family Leisure Centres, the American company which proposed the project intends to begin construction by next summer. The firm has half a dozen similar parks in the U.S. Maple residents, who have fought against the project since 1973, had appealed against the Ontario Municipal Board’s decision last March to recommend Cabinet approval of the park. However, the Chair­ man of Cabinet said the situation had been carefully investigated, and the argu­ ment of opponents that good farmland would be lost near the site as well as on the site was not considered valid. In addition, the project would provide up to 250 full- time jobs and up to 2,000 summer jobs. One of the most serious problems which will be created by the construction of the park is heavy traffic congestion on week-ends. The park will be situated at Highway 400 and Major Mackenzie Drive. The Minister of Labour, Dr. Bette Stephenson, has refused to give a promise to reintroduce the controver­ sial occupational health and safety bill, prompting Liberal Leader Stuart Smith to accuse her of flouting the will of the Legislature. There was an angry ex­ change between the Minister and both Opposi­ tion Parties, when she refus­ ed to commit the Govern­ ment to bringing back the bill which has been amended by an all-party Committee of the Legislature. The government has ob­ jected to changes drafted by a majority of the Committee which would broaden the hill’s coverage, make joint labour management safety committees mandatory in all workplaces with 20 or NOW OFFERS YOU A BACKHOE SERVICE more employees and extend the right of workers to refuse to work under con­ ditions which they consider unsafe. A Private Member’s Bill enshrining French-language rights in law but without making French an official language in Ontario was debated on Second Reading. The Ontario French Language Services Act, in­ troduced by Albert Roy (Lib. Ottawa East) would require the government to provide educational, judicial, health, social, municipal and other public services in French. Second Reading is approval in prin­ cipal, after which the bill will go to committee for possible amendment. The Government decided to allow a free vote by Conser­ vative Members. The Legislature gave the bill overwhelming approval in principle but minutes after the voice vote Premier Davis issued a statement saying the Government will not proceed further with the R.R. 1 0 grand bend Tne Minister agriculture and Food, Mr. William Newman, has an­ nounced a pilot program, “Agricrew”. This Youth Employment Program is to be supervised by university students working from several of the Ministry’s local offices. The university students will recruit crews of local young people and arrange work agreements for them on farms in the area. Crews will be available to assist ■ with such work as painting, cleanup, general repairs, haying and harvesting. During the period mid June to September 1, farmers needing extra help • will order a crew’s services on a daily basis up to a max­ imum of five days per farmer. A fee of $90.0Q per day will be charged for a crew of five young people, At the end of the program, farmers will be reimbursed $35.00 for each day they have used the service. Planting • Shade Trees • Evergreen Shrubs • Flowering Shrubs • Tea Roses & Climbers • Lombard, Poplar & Chinese Elm hedging See Our Selection Geraniums 4" pots 95♦ Attention Community Groups and Organizations PHONE JOHN HOTSON Look how Canada Works works for us Rescue unit formed by Canada Works project. of nature. I Wi ew jobs. And a better place to live, wCanada Works, a Federal Government job creation program, has done it before and Canada Works can do it again. Get your group to agree on a project you can all support. Most importantly, it must make use of and improve the skills of unemployed people in your area, create at least 3 new jobs, and make for commu­ nity benefits that last. Complete your application carefully and on time. If your idea is good enough, Canada Works may be able to contribute to the necessary funding. To apply, just go to your closest Canada Manpower Centre/Canada Employment Centre or Job Creation Branch Office. Pick up the application form and the “Guide to Applicants’.’ Canada Works is for your com­ munity. Your province.Your countiy. For all of us. So let’s get working on some new ideas. /ob^iningX:n ■ ▲ Employ meat and Emplolet ■ t Immigration Canada Immigration Canada Bud Cullen, Minister Bud Cullen, Mlnlstre Apply before June 24. DRAINAGE WORK DRAINAGE BEDS FOR SEPTIC TANKS SEPTIC TANKS INSTALLED ALSO HURON SANITATION CAN OFFER YOU COMPLETE 24 HR. SANITATION SERVICE 238-2140 If no answer call 238-8240 for prompt reply. 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