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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-11-15, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2000. PAGE 7. Cranbrook man runs for CPH JVow open Christine Kemp, NDP candidate for Huron-Bruce, cuts the ribbon to officially open her Campaign 2000 headquarters Saturday afternoon. The office is located near Lucknow. (Drew Anderson photo) NDP candidate opens office near Lucknow Christine Kemp, NDP candidate, cut the ribbon and officially opened her campaign headquarters near Lucknow in the heart of the Huron- Bruce riding on Saturday afternoon. Kemp, who had attended the Goderich Remembrance Day cere­ mony in the morning, addressed constituents who had assembled for the opening. “Vital services such as health care, should not be dependent upon fundraising and charity. The NDP believes that as a society, we have to take responsibility for preserving the rights and services for which Canadians fought so hard,” she said. Following the ribbon cutting, sup­ porters gathered in the office for refreshments and to learn about the campaign strategy. Campaign man­ ager, Tony McQuail, said that signs would start going up after the municipal election is over and high­ lighted that there are several all-can­ didates meetings scheduled for the coming week. He also reminded the Manager promises efficiency Continued from page 1 foreman. This is similar to the cur­ rent practice in Seaforth. In support of the relocation of employees, Forrest said, “We need one work centre with one boss, (not men on their own in various commu­ nities).” He added that according to government law, one man is not allowed to work alone. He has to have back-up. Brussels Reeve Ralph Watson, a member of the transition board, agreed that while snow will continue to be cleared from the roads on a daily basis, removal will not. There will be one part-time employee in Brussels who will look after clearing sidewalks. The transition board has hired a manager to lay out a plan for snow removal, said Watson, and the board will stick by that until proven wrong or right. “The plan is okay, but it is a change from what (Brussels resi­ dents) are used to. They are not used to not having someone available on a daily basis, where they have to phone.” Grey Reeve and transition board member Robin Dunbar said, “There audience that the NDP raises its campaign funds locally and won’t accept corporate donations. He reported that they have now raised over half of their budget. Kemp concluded her comments by thanking everyone for coming and saying how much she has been enjoying meeting people from across the riding. “I’ve been talking with seniors, with farmers, with women, with workers and with community mem­ bers concerned about the environ­ ment. They want a public health care system, they want a clean environ­ ment and they want a Canada that works for them. With your help, I’ll take that message across Huron- Bruce.” The campaign has also opened a satellite office in Clinton at 3 Albert St. The public is welcome to stop by, but all other queries should be directed to the main office at (519) 528-2493. are things a larger community can do,” he said, “such as with the leaf vacuum. It will change the labour needed.” Forrest agreed saying things can be done quicker with the resources Seaforth has. Employees working in both Grey and Seaforth will be available on an as-needed basis, added Watson. Dunbar expects the new organiza­ CHRISTMAS CHEER HAMPER APPLICATIONS The Salvation Army, Wingham will be taking applications for Christmas hampers on Monday, Nov. 27th 1 ~ 4 p m. & Friday, Dec. 1st 1 ~ 4 p m. at 292 Edward St. (Church , Wingham If you need more information please call our Director of Family Services Mrs. Captain Edna Rowe at 357-3757 or the church office at 357-1951 By Janice Becker Citizen staff One more candidate has stepped forward to challenge for the Huron- Bruce seat in the upcoming federal election. Christian Heritage Party represen­ tative Dave Joslin of the Cranbrook area held a meet-the- candidate night at the Wingham Town Hall, Friday. Running in his second federal election, Joslin, a 46-year-old father of four, believes the CHP has sever­ al distinguishing policies. “We gen­ uinely believe.in the preamble to the constitution,” he said. “Canada was founded on the belief of God and the rule of law.” Josling said CHP has some poli­ cies in common with the Canadian Alliance as they do not believe in deficit spending, that there should be a balanced budget amendment and the debt should be paid as a mort­ gage would be. •CHP is also pro-family. “We reject the attack on marriage which has taken place over the past years.” Rather than a national daycare pro­ gram, Joslin suggested a “family­ friendly” tax credit of $1,000 per month for a parent who stays home with the children. “Seventy-seven per cent of women asked said they would rather stay home,” he said. The implementation of such a pol­ icy would free up 1.5 to two million jobs which would go a long way to solving Canada’s unemployment problem, he added. CHP believes in the protection of life from birth to death and is against actions such as abortion or euthana­ sia. As for agriculture, Joslin said Canada should be a nation that feeds itself self-sufficiently. There was also a concern for the concentration of power with multinational compa­ nies with regards to the control of seed, pesticide and herbicide prod­ ucts. “CHP is not in favour of genetical­ ly modified foods at this point,” he said. “There has not been enough third party research and there have already been too many incidents of resistance to organisms such as with BT com.” Joslin believes the Department of National Defense needs an overhaul. “I am against women in combat, but see their value in non-combat roles.” His party says Bill C-68 regarding gun control is ineffective and is a tion to be more efficient and produc­ tivity to increase. “The service will be the same, it will just be done dif­ ferently. (The old way is ) 19th cen­ tury thinking.” He also noted that some of the concern from Brussels residents is a result of incomplete hiring. “It is causing uncertainty,” he added. The board expects all positions to be filled by the end of November. violation of English common law. “It gives draconian power to the federal government for search and seizure.” He also notes that the gun registra­ tion data base has been compromised and cannot be trusted. “There is a 75 to 90 per cent error rate. Police can­ not rely on it for information to determine if there are guns in a house.” Joslin would like to see the Canada Pension Plan changed as it “has not been handled properly”. He prefers a more personalized plan like Chile has. “Many Chileans will be better off (in retirement) than Decorating for the season Luann Taylor, left, and Karen Youngblut got a head start on decorating for the holiday season as they prepared for Blyth Skating Club’s Christmas Home Tour 2000 to be held Nov. 17-19. Thank You Your support was appreciated Judith Gaunt Ward of East Wawanosh Canadians.” With the aim of political reform to allow proportional representation, Joslin said this would give smaller parties a chance for political input. He is also concerned about the Elections Act as it now stands because it gives candidates or MPs for parties now in parliament an automatic 50 per cent reimbursement of their campaign costs. Though there is currently a court challenge with regards to the CHP name being used on ballots, Dave Joslin’s name will appear, probably listed as an independent. Dear Friends: As your current Member of Parliament and the Liberal Candidate for Huron- Bruce, I have been busy preparing for the November 27th federal election. Over the course of the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet with many of you however, If I have been unable to see you directly or, if you have any further questions, please contact me. In addition, if you require a lawn sign or if you are in need of a ride to the polls, please contact my Campaign Headquarters as I would be happy to assist you. Finally, as your Liberal Candidate for Huron-Bruce, I would like to remind yQu that on November 17th, 18th, and 20th, there will be Advance Polls in Port Elgin, Kincardine, Lucknow, Wingham, Goderich, Clinton, Seaforth and Exeter. Even if you do not reside in the specific towns mentioned, if you are unable to vote on the 27th, I would urge you to exercise your right to vote on one of the aforementioned dates. Sincerely, Paul Steckle www.psteckle.com Toll Free: 1-866-STECKLE Local: (519) 524-2874 Fax: (519) 524-9527 46 Victoria Street North, Goderich, Ontario, CANADA N7A 2R6