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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-04-10, Page 1616 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Who does what in government? CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 3 governing counties with the wardens being Todd Case in Lambton and George Robertson in 1 luron. This body deals with soft services for the munici- palities like the home for the aged, some roads, libraries and public health which includes welfare and posting of beaches for health concerns. 'They also handle the food handling and safety for res- taurants. The county also sets the commercial taxes with Chemical Valley paying the greatest amount to Lambton county's coffers. Municipal government is an arm of the prov- ince. This lower tier is responsible for sewage, waste collection, public transit, land use planning, libraries, emergency services, animal control, and economic development under provincial policies. 'Ihe Lakeshore Advance sat down with Shipley last week and he said this is an interesting time to be an MP. He has been in this position since 2006 but worked his way up. From a fence inspector on a local council to mayor to MP, Shipley has also worked in business and farms. He says working with all tiers of government is key. He explained that in 2006, as the recession was in full force, all parties of the federal government agreed to work with the province and municipalities for stimulus funding. 1t was a two- year deal with a start and a finish. The three- way project was designed to have an evaluation after two years. And it worked with jobs going to many people and aging infra- structure being updated.1Aunbton Shores applied for this grant with llluewater and South I luron as partners and they were accepted. Shipley said it was successful due to the merits of the application following the criteria set out by the province and federal government. "All three tiers know the guidelines," he said. 'Ihe province, as the concerns fall tinder provincial jurisdiction, is now looking at the scope change of this project. Whatever the decision from the province • that will go to the feds for approval. I le said some of the grant ($1.11 mil lion) has already been paid for by invoices. The deadline for this project is 2016. As for the cell towers, this is Industry Canada, an arta of the federal government with land use being under the Jurisdiction of the municipality. In the case of Lambton Shores, a municipal proto- col of designated land came after the federal gov- ernment approved the build. That protocol is now in place for future projects, and how Much teeth ATTENTION READERS Take advantage of our pricing for NAPPY NOTES Includes: Birthdays, Anniversaries Weddings, Engagements, Graduations etc. (Name Person)1 (Date) Actual Size: Pre -Payment is Required Just bring in your photo & write-up and we'll do the rest. Other Sizes & Prices available upon request. 58 Ontariil St., N. 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Health Canada states that radiofrequency fields given off by cell phone towers are safe as long as the facility adheres to federal regulatory requirements limiting human expo- sure. Bell spokespeople say they "meet or exceed all federal safety and other operating requirements" A coalition based in fort Drunks begs to differ. 'the wind turbine projects fall under the provincial Green Energy Act. "The reds have no jut isdiction," Shipley said, "'This is 1(10% province driven." This MP said they have been asked to do an updated health study, which they will "hut they won't say you can't build, they will give advice," Shipley explained they will speak to people who have been effected by the turbines and peo ply who have concerns regarding decreased land values. The local Municipalities have called on Premier Wynne to formally engage municipal leaders in a broad discussion about pos- sible amendments to the Green Energy Act to restore municipal planning and zoning and respecting the role of municipal councils as decision makers on development applications. Shipley also talked about the federal help to municipalities explaining when the tax rebate ca11111' In existence it was indexed t'al'l( year. There were guide Tines and the dollars could) be used for roads, bridges sewers but could( not be used for operations. And the dollars could he bunked from one year to the next.'lhat practice continues today. '1111' federal government also decided municipalities did not have to pay GST on anything associated with municipal business. 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Keep- ing business and attracting business something all governments encoural,..: and in 11111nny cases summer funding from the governments help kids gets jobs and helps with small business pay- roll. "A small Canadian private business with a taxable income of more than $500,00(1 now pays 34% less federal tax than In 2006. 'Mat savings has and will continue to be re -invested to fuel growth and job creation across Lamb - toll -Kent -Middlesex. 111 fact a number of new small businesses have opened recently in a number of our communi- ties and more are expected. We're tak- ing further action to reduce taxes for small businesses by extending and expanding the hiring credit," he said. The federal government also provides a transfer payment to the province for health, education, social and general. When these dollars go to the provinces there is no specific area they are ear- marked for and Shipley says he is not convinced those dollars are going to the right places. 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