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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2007-10-03, Page 27The Huron Expositor • October 3, 2007 Page 27 News Candidates asked adrinking age at CHSS event Liberal government for placing "roadblocks" to foreign -trained doc- tors. The FCP representative said citi- zens should take the lead by being more responsible for their own health. She said the FCP supports a health-care system that would penalize citizens who make poor lifestyle choices. Klopp said the NDP will work towards drawing more doctors into • rural Ontario by ensuring funding is available to hire them. Mitchell noted the Liberal govern- ment has increased the number of spots for medical -school students by 100. She also notes the NDP cut 228 spots for docs during its 1990-95 term. Morley said the PC party endors- From Page 20 also a supporter of energy -renewal programs, including investment in wind turbines, as well as legislation designed to protect endangered species. 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