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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1999-05-26, Page 13Wednesday. May 26, 1999 Exeter Times -.Advocate 13 ONTARIO GOESTOTHE PALLS Mantel Beaubien PC CANDIDATE In order to provide excellent health care, and to fulfill the educational needs of our children, we must keep Ontario on the :right economic path. These are the two most important issues facing all of us today. During my previous term in office, I organized and co-ordinated a brief that was presented to the Health Services Restructuring Commission which outlined the concerns and needs of not only C.E.E. Hospital in Petrolia, but the health care needs of all rural Ontario. This task was com- pleted with the help and input of numerous constituents. As a result. I was able to play a major role in the development of a framework for L.IBERA CANDIDATE Health Care for Rural Ontario. The changing demographics in rural Ontario make it difficulttopro- vide quality, accessible services. It' is imperative to have a representative in Toronto who is not afraid to bring issues forward and fight for the sur- vival of a viable and vibrant rural community. Over the past. four years, reforms have been implemented which may not have been popular at the time, but they were necessary and we had committed to these reforms during the 1995 election., This governs_ )nt has implemented measures that will improve the quali- ty of education through higher stan- ards and greater accountability - more teacher time in the classroom, standard province -wide testing and a i re rigorous curriculum. The next phase will include . testing to ensure teachers' knowledge and skills are up-to-date, allow parents more involvement and guarantee a safe and disciplined school environment. We have seen manufacturing expansion in Lambton since 1995. I believe this is a direct result of this government's tax cuts that result- ed in a stronger economy in Ontario. Our Blueprint con- tinues on the same track as the Common Sense Revolution. We will cut the income tax rate by a further 20% and gen- erate another 825,000 new jobs in the next five years. But even more important, health care funding will be increased by 20% to bring it to an all time high of $22.4 billion. The world :is changing. Now more than ever, farmers are 'facing tremendous global com- petition and techno- logical changes. To protect our farm- land, farmers must be able to compete ;: • in the Forest orld w w yoming economy • • • through • Watford. strsthrw improved Pe research, tax relief a n d broker In this area from 1971 Lambton United Way, I know that by through 1995 and 1 have 25 years of taking care of health care, education experience in both municipal and and our finances, we can make cer- prnvincial politics. to addition to a tain Ontario works, for all of us --not full work schedule, I have always just for the next 5 or 10 years, but found the time to be involved in char- right through the year 2020. stable causes ... United Way as Our plan for jobs and the economy Campaign Chair and President, Red does the right things in the right Cross Board Member, building hous- order: an immediate investment in es with Habitat for Humanity, and health care and education. A bal- several other local and regional anced budget. And then tax relief as groups. All of this experience has the economy grows. given me the ability and insight need- ed to represent the constituents of Lambton-Kent-Middlesex in a responsible and honourable way. I am asking for your support at the polls and I promise to continue work- ing diligently on behalf of all resi- dents of Ontario. TV O'Neill The riding of Lambton-Kent- Middlesex is very large in area, with diverse interests from Parkhilland Grand Bend in the east, to Dover Township north of Chatham in the west. As a municipal councillor in Enniskillen Township for 16 years, including nine as Mayor and Warden of Lambton County, I have dealt with local concerns directly, one-on-one. My goal has always been to help peo- ple with their particular issues and questions relating to municipal affairs, farming, community develop- ment, and seniors throughout my life' and involvement in my hometown. Born and raised in Dresden, I now live and farm just outside of Petrolia. Our riding is unique, with some of the best farmland in all of Canada. Thus, we mist support our rural areas, as "made -in -Toronto" solu- tions have no -home here. As a farmer most of my adult life, I share the hopes of our local communities for good weather, good crops, and effective _ government that sustains the bedrock of our economy,. our farms and small businesses. Like you, we don't ask for poi Elgin much from government; we. , work hard, pay our taxes, and expect elected officials to deal responsibly and effectively with the important issues of the day. Despite the recent $100 million spending splurge on government advertising by Mr. Harris and his regime, the facts are they have not been fiscally responsible. To me, if you've only got $10 in your pocket, you don'tthen go out and spend $20. Mike Harris' attacks on health care and education are dangerously short- sighted. Our 20/20 Plan is a clear vision for the future. We'll provide quality health care you can count on. That means new standards that will be guaranteed and set in law. Public education will be saved. We'll put the emphasis back on learning — instead of fight- ing. As a. director on the Lambton Senior Citizen Home Corporation, Vice -President of the Petrolia Rotary Club and previously on the Sarnia - Kincardine • Wingham • (:oderich • Myth • Clinton '. Bayfield • Y) lensall • :r< Exeter • Grand Bend St. Marys • Mitchell ` Stratford • •�P?Y• r. Parkhill PERTH - MIDDLESEX ▪ • w w LAMBTON-KENT- MIDDLESEX mar= ` keting pro- grams. I am 0 . � committed to fair treatment for the " farming community. 1 was a general insurance JirnLee NDP CANDIDATE Who is on the side of Ontario Working Families? Not Mike Harris One or Mike Harris Two This election is all about who is on the side of working families. So many of us have had enough of the Conservative gov-' ernment cuts. Enough of the McGuinty Liberals flip-flopping over those cuts. Mike Harris takes $4.1 million a day from our hospitals and schools to pay for a tax cut that only benefits the wealthy. Dalton McGuinty complains about it but won't take back that tax cut for the rich. I think working families want MPP's 'who- will fight for what's right. Only the. NDP has stepped forward with a clear plan to, improve hospital services, cut college and university tuitions, keep schools open and get tough with polluters. And in many ridings, the NDP has the best chance of beating the Harris candidate. I believe in an Ontario where everyone is given a chance to suc- ceed and no one is left behind. An Ontario where children aren't forced to sell chocolate bars to pay for necessary school supplies. A province where qualified young peo- ple can .look forward to a post -sec- ondary education without mortgag- ing their futures. An Ontario where we can all be confident quality emergency health care is there when we need it. Where parents can have real hopes for their children's If future. It was wrong for the Conservatives to take out over $6 billion from health care, education, and our communities. And it was wrong for, the Conservatives to use that money to pay for tax cuts that mainly bene- fit wealthy individuals. The only thing worse than what Harris has done is McGuinty's weak response. He knows the tax cut is wrong but won't do anythins about it. I think it's hypocritical when Dalton McQu#n ty complains about the Harris tax cut for the rich, but' refuses to say how he would pay to improve hospitals and schools. New Democrats would demand an end to the tax cut for those who need it the least. We would demand that those indi- viduals with taxable incomes over $80,000 (only 6% of the population) no longer receive this tax cut. Ending the tax cut for wealthy indivi4tials will allow us immediate- ly to `tehire nurses, keep schools open and reduce tuition fees. To fully restore our hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, ambulances, and other critical public services will take commitment and dedicated leaders working together, with corn; munities. But we must do it. For ourselves. For our future. For our children. My p..rty makes these commit- ments to Ontarians. Each one has been costed. And all six will be paid for by ending the Harris tax cuts only for individuals with taxable incomes greater than $80,000 a year. This will yieldA1.5_ billion and it will, be used he rebuild health care, education, and Ontario com- munities._ The deficit will not be increased by one cent to deliver these commitments. Warne Forbes FREEDOM PARTY Our name: says it best why you should consider voting for me. Freedom Party. If you believe that freedom and responsibility go hand-in-hand. If you believe that too many of your choices are regulated ortaken away from you. If you believe that taxes are far too high, preventing you from leading the kind of life you'd like. If you believe that all of : us should be equal before and under the law., If you believe in a peaceful live and let live society... then Freedom. Party has a lot in common with you. I know how to live within my means. I know when to spend and when not to spend. Anyone can spend, but it takes a good person to know how to save. Broken promises by our politicians make :me sick., You all know lots of reasons why you should not vote for the so-called big three. Lambton-Kent-Middlesex candidates: (I -r) Wayne Forbes (Freedom Party), Marcel Beaubien (PC) and jim Lee (NDP) at an all -Candidates Meeting in Grand Bend. Absent Larry O'Neill (Liberal). I\\1IF()\-kF\i'\1U)Dl 1'l\ ( \\Illll \l1'1. \SIR"f(1\-hl \ I'-\111)1)1.1