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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-01-18, Page 8Page 8 January 18, 2006 • The Huron Expositor Joslin would fight `moral corruption' in government Susap Hundertmark Citing the "moral corruption of the Liberal party" as one of his biggest issues for the federal election, Dave Joslin is running a fourth time in Huron -Bruce for the Christian Heritage Party (CHP). Joslin decries incum- bent Liberal MP Paul Steckle's defence of his government's involve- ment in the sponsor- ship scandal. "Steckle defends this saying these were mis- takes. Giving $850 million to 500 -plus companies to buy influence is not a mis- take - it's theft and I'm very, very upset about it," says Joslin. "I really think we need to get rid of the Liberals and it bothers me that Paul defends the record of his gov- ernment. He's got to go too," he says. Joslin, a fitter welder who lives in Grey ward in= Huron East, is again running for the CHP because of a "desire to live out my faith." And, he says that English common law is based on a Christian belief system. Therefore, he's against any move to further regulate gun use, especially the recent _Liberal party promise to ban hand- guns in Canada. "The vast majority of murders are not com- mitted by guns at all. I believe in the old saw, 'Guns don't kill people; people kill people," he says. Joslin adds it's important that hand- gun owners be allowed to keep their "private property" to defend themselves, especially in rural areas. "Drugs are spread- ing our way with Huron County taking in the meth that's .ice..... ..�... .�-_1.._. .� .�. .r...._�,�,.�--a �'H.ar-..w...:►`✓_Iw is wwiiinriLn Federal Election 2006 Dave Joslin being produced in Perth County. With drugs will come vio- lence and other prob- lems and we need to be able to defend our- selves with response time of the police being about 50 minutes out here," he says. Joslin says he's also concerned about the way Canada's judges are influencing the law. "The next biggest issue is judicial activism where judges think they are the ones to make and break the laws. The Supreme Court said that even though sexu- al orientation is not in the Charter (of Rights) that it is to be read into it. If so, why di"we have members of par- liament to create the laws?" he asks. Joslin criticizes the lack of spending on the Canadian military, which he says is in "a shambles." And, he's against the Liberal government's plan for a national daycare system, prefering the CHP's family friendly tax which would give $1,200 a year to fami- lies with children under the age of 18 to be spent on whatever form of childcare - including stay-at-home parents. Lobb promises lower GST, more accountability Mark N 411.11111111111. For the 29 -year-old Conservative candi- date, representing Huron =Bruce in Ottawa would help bring more account- ability to the job. "That's been my goal since day one," said Ben Lobb, a Holmesville resident. If this riding decides to elect a Conservative candi- date, Lobb said they can expect to see results on election promises. During the 2006 election campaign, the Conservative camp has promised to lower GST by two per cent, give more money to parents through an increase to childcare support and promote further accountability of MPs, Lobb said. "I want to reconnect our riding to Ottawa," Lobb said. Lobb, who works in the finance depart- ment at Wescast, said he also is committed to promoting this rid- ing as a manufactur- ing destination. He called for a renewed effort and set targets to make sure this area is considered when businesses are looking for new loca- tions. In agriculture, Lobb reiterated earlier statements that a Conservative govern- ment would indeed support supply man- agement. He added the feder- al Conservatives are also committed to working on a risk management farm subsidy that would equal American farm- ers. A Conservative gov- ernment would also eliminate the CAIS program and install two other agriculture Ben Lobb financial aid programs - one for disaster relief and another for income stabilization, Lobb said. In health care, Lobb said the Conservatives would make sure money is reinvested to make medical treatment a priority. "Obviously there's going to be money invested," Lobb said. "I don't know an exact figure on that yet." Lobb did confirm that $260 million would be committed towards cancer research, prevention and screening. He added the Conservatives would make sure there were enough seats in doctor and nursing programs to help ease the short- age and faster wait times would be a pri- ority. • Robertson wants to be strong voice Cherxt Grant Robertson says the time for change is nigh. The . Paisley -area farmer and Bruce County. librarian, who is seeking the Huron - Bruce seat under the New Democratic Party banner, says there are five key areas that must be addressed. "I've been really clear that I'm going to Ottawa to be an MP that cannot be ignored," says Robertson, who says health care, and specifically patient care, is a priority. Also on his five - pronged list is ensur- ing support for senior citizens so they can remain in their home communities, working on the farm -income crisis, ensuring oppor- tunities for youth so they too can stay in their hometowns. Finally, says Robertson, the need for electoral reform is also evident. As for the present leadership of Huron - Bruce MP Paul Steckle, Robertson says he does not wish to get personal. He does, however, say having a voice in the House of Commons is impor- tant. "People want an MP who is not going to be ignored by his own government. That's why I'm here. The record's clear, the job hasn't been getting done," he says. Robertson, who note DP literature will 136 distributed for the first time this coming week, says Huron -Bruce con- stituents have been calling his Clinton - based campaign office to learn more about the NDP's agenda. -Grant Robertson "People in Huron - Bruce want to see some action on issues like the income crisis for farm families, .pro- tecting and improving public health care, cleaning up our air, making life more affordable for families and students and pro- tecting pensions and so does the NDP," he says. Robertson, who was acclaimed as the Huron -Bruce NDP candidate, says con- stituents are not impressed by the Liberal led minority government's rule. In addition to farm- ing and his work as a library branch manag- er, Robertson is cur- rently an Ontario Director of the NFU -O (National Farmers Union Ontario). He is also the local Bruce County vice- president of the NFU, and has served as a member of the Municipality of Brockton's agricultur- al advisory committee. Robertson and his wife Sarah Slater, who works for the Bluewater School Board, have three school -aged children. °r'