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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1977-03-17, Page 16PAGE 16---CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1977 Deport from Parliament Hill BY R. E. MCKINLEY MP Spring in Ottawa comes not with the melting of the snow but with the tabling of the estimates, The Blue Book - a massive, nearly in- comprehensible volume which details the govern- ment's spending plans for the coming financial year. Thus it was, that last week Robert Andras introduced this year's main estimates by claiming that government restraint, so long promised, has finally arrived. For Many years now federal spending has con- sistently exceeded the growth of . the 'economy with in- creases in spending ranging from 10 to 16 per cent a year. This year however the government has finally realized the key role they play in controlling inflation by attempting to keep the increase to only 7.1 per cent. The initial favourable impression, does not last long when the realities contained in the fine print of the "Blue Book" begin to sink in. The reality of "Restraint" ap- pears to be not a moderation which the cabinet has im- posed upon the bureaucracy, but cuts which the bureaucracy has imposed upon the millions of Canadians who receive assistance of one form or another from the govern- ment. For,- while the "Transfer payment" element (Transfer payments are a redistribution of income from one person to another; i.e., family allowances, medicare, etc.) will be reduced in real terms, the size of the bureaucracy and the size of its wage bill will increase in real terms. The reduction in real terms of the size of the transfer payments was also ac- complished by the' shift of much of the burden of "shared -cost" programs, such as health care and post secondary education, to the provinces. These reductions, in themselves which merely represent a shift in which level of government actually spends the money, reducejl the anticipated size of the estimates by nearly $1 billion. In fact, if one looks at the growth in the ,federal government since mid -1975 when the "restraint" cam- paign began the total in- crease (includin programmes shifted to tle provinces) is nearly $10 billion - an overall growth of one-third. This year the operating and' capital ex- penditures of the bureaucracy will exceed the growth of the economy - rising by 14.5 per cent. If the government is, as the former minister of finance once proclaimed, "giving a lead to others in excercis.e of restraint" then the manner with which crown cor- porations are handled is nothing short of remarkable. This year's main estimates increase the share of tax- payer's money allocated to crown corporations by 35 per cent over last year. Atomic energy of Canada limited, which recent public accounts immigration commission, committee hearings have and to amend the 'Them - revealed as virtually in- ployment Insurance Act. competent at managing its The major amendments finances, has doubled its contained in the bill are: funding to $400 million from (1$ The integration of the the $200 million in last year's Unemployment Insurance estimatesCommission and the The need for real restraint Department of Manpower in government is not and Immigration to form the something dreamed up by „new Canada Employment opposition politicians for and Immigration Corn - political advantage. It has mission, with a small sup - come as economic reality to porting department. (2) an increase in the number of weeks required to, qualify for UI benefits., from 8 weeks to 12. (3) An overhaul and sim- plification of the method used to determine a claimant's entitlement to benefit, the number of phases in the calculation of benefits will be cut from five to three. (4) regional extended benefits will relate more closely to regional unem- ployment rates; (5) Amendments to authorize more productive uses of UI funds such as training courses and work sharing programs. very nearly every one of the Western Industrial Nations. Those countries such as West Germany and Japan which have cut back the bureaucratic overgrowth so that productive elements of their economies can remain strong have ridden above the world economic crisis and are now entering upon a period of full employment and prosperity. Those which have not, such as Great Britain and Canada, must face continued un- certainty and high unem- ployment, cosmetic cam- paigns which are based more on the politics of illusion than the reality of economics only create complacency, not jobs. In the short .time available to me today, I would also like to draw to your attention a number of other bills that are before the house and might be of some interest to you. The first of these is Bill c- 25, , Human , Rights Legislation. This bill would establish a federal anti- discrimination code and give individuals an opportunity to examine government files on themselves. Under this bill, the government would establish a human rights commission of five to nine members, em- powered to investigate complaints of discrimination. One member of the body would become the govern- ment's privacy com- missioner, responsible for investigation complaints from citizens who . feel the government is unjustly withholding personal in- formation from them. Hate messages, recorded and transmitted over federally -regulated phone systems, such,' as Bell Canada, would be outlawed. Most of the provisions of the legislation had alre44y been made public, since similar bill was introduced last year, but it died on the order paper last session before enact- ment. The Human Rights .Com- mision would have the power to enforce a code banning discrimination on grounds of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, and religion, age, sex, marital status or physical handicap. The anti -discrimination measures would cover the activities of all federal departments and agencies and any business or industry under federal jurisdiction such as chartered banks, airlines and railways. The second bill c-27, is the bill to establish a new department of employment and immigration and a new Canada employment and thicker, greenerIawns. with revolutionary SCU-Based fertilizers - only from CIL rR Controlled Release Nitrogen Fertilizers with S.C.U. d�green" Lawn Food 1844 •••••4 Y.►Iw . . 1' CIL *'-=- Crab Grass Doctor 116-9. aft, .4iis • S-. bre YV+y �.w..o. CIL Lawn Weed Doctor 18-6- 9 a Also: CIL Grow-AIIs 12-18-12 CIL Weed & Feed 18-6-9 CIL Tree & Hedge Feeder 18-4-16 CIL Winterizer" 6-12-24 CIL Wintorizer/Weeder 6-12-24 DURST FARM St GARDEN CENTRE 2 Isaac St. "Your authorized 482-9333 Ralston -Purina dealer Clinton fireman "Ruby Fleischauer" exhausts smoke from the basement of the home of Bert Gliddon on Queen Street Monday morning after a minor fire broke out in a pile of trash. There was heavy smoke damage to the house, however. (News -Record photo) The 28th anniversary of Amber Rebekah Lodge was observed on Thursday evening when members enjoyed supper together at the Bean -Pot Restaurant Hensall and later gathered at the Lodge Hall for a social evening. District Deputy President Mrs. Mary Fisher of Exeter was present with other members of Pride of Huron Lodge Exeter, and former members of the Amber Lodge, Hensall. Mrs. Margaret Consitt presided over the program which followed. Mrs. Isobel Rogerson, favoured with piano selections. Mrs. Hazel Corbett, conductor gave readings in her usual pleasing manner. Mrs. Walter Spencer showed pictures on their visits to Hawaii and narrated them so descriptively one almost felt you had visited the beautiful islands. Mrs. Oiga Chipehase C.S.N.G. thanked Mrs. Spencer' and presented her with a gift. " Happy Birthday was ex- tended Mrs. Hazil Corbett, who was observing her bir- By Bertha MacGregor thday and Noble Grand Mrs. Dorothy Parker invited the group to partake of Birthday Cake and a social hour followed. Mrs. Robert Chaffe and daughter Sally of Mitchell visited on Wednesday with Mrs. Chaffe's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. George Dowson returned home after a pleasant trip to Padre Isalnd. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Volland and family of Stratford were recent visitors with the former's parents, 'Mr. and Mrs.. Clarence Volland. Mr. and Mrs. George Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Ron Wareing returned from a snowmobile holiday at Port Severn. Rev. W.D. Jarvis con- ducted the service in Carmel Presbyterian Church on Sunday, the sermon subject was "Jesus Our Brother in Suffering". Miss Brenda Pepper presided at the piano for the service of song. The flowers in the church were . placed in loving memory of the late Ross Forrest by members of the family. A public speaking contest sponsored by the Hensall Branch of the Canadian Legion for pupils of Hensall and Zurich Public Schools was held in the Legion Hall on Thursday evening with the following winners: seniors trophy winner . Tammy Turner, Hensall Public School: 2nd runner up - Brian Beer, Hensall Public School; :3rd runner-up Rebecca Jantzi, Hensall Public School; Juniors - trophy winner, Tracey Ducharme, St. Boniface School Zurich: nd runner up: Melanie Lovell, Hensall Public School: 3rd runner up -Jim Legere, Hensall Public School. Contestants took part in the Zone Contest held at Clinton Legion Hall on Saturday March 12th, which was the Zone Command Speaking Tournament. The public speaking in the Hensall legion Hall on Thursday evening was largely attended with over -0 persons packing the hall.' A11E1NTION FARMERS FLAX WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FLAX ASA CASH CROP IN 1977 1. Flax Futures for 1977 continue at an attractive level. 2. Flax Plantings in our area have continued to grow. - 3. Input Cost for seed, fertilizer and spray Tess"4 than $20.00 per acre as of March 31, 1977. 4. 'A market is available immediately for all Ontario grown flax. 5. Quick unload as compared with other cash crops. 6. Forward selling available (ask Manager for details) 7. Storage available (ask Manager for details) 8. Contracts available (ask Manager for details) 9. Crop insurance for flax is available in 1977 (See your Agent for details) Don't delay because interest in this seed is high. To avoid disappointment call today. ' For seed please contact: or ANDERSON FLAX PRODUCTS . Lucknow, Ontario phone 528-2026 OPN� TCM tdPNOTCH FEEDS LIMITED Milverton, Ontario phone 595-4941 Hensall seniors are busy by Hilda M. Payne Eight tables of members sat down to play at the Three Links Senior Citizens meeting on Tuesday evening, March, 8. The room was tastefully decorated for St. Patrick's Day and the play was preceded. by, a reading by Mrs. Sadie Simpson, "The ,pony who couldn't Neigh" and "The Legend of the Blarney Stone", -and by an instrumental, "A Medley of Irish Tunes" by Mrs. Laird Mickle. Winners of the •euchre were: ladies' high, Mrs. Gladyg Coleman; ladies' low, Mrs. Sadie timpson; gents high, Mr. Clarence Volland; gent's low, Mr. Bill Fair- bairn; lone hands, Mrs. Mary Mellis and Mr. Percy Campbell. During the business, it was announced that no further word had been received about the Carpet Bowling equip- ment. The financial balance stands at $139.17. Percy Campbell and Mrs. Irene Finlayson will represent Hensall at the Zone Executive meeting in Clinton on March 10 and letters were received from the Huron Volunteer Bureau, and Rev. Mills regarding help with Income Tax, After a dainty lunch, the meeting was closed with "God Save the Queen". WI meets Elaine Townshend was guest speaker at the March meeting of the Hensall Women's Institute at the Legibn Hall on Wednesday, March 9. She gave a short summary. of her personal life, learning to adapt to her handicaps, so much so that she now lives a totally in- dependent life. Speaking about Huron A.L.P.H.A. the membership has grown from seven when first formed a year ago to 25 now. A.L.P.H.A. has four main aims, all of which en- deavor to get the han- dicapped actively involved in the community. Public at- titude is changing and ac- ceptance is now more widespread. The roll call was answered by giving your height in metric -and most members had taken the -trouble to research this factor and both 0 metres and centimetres were quoted. During the business, a letter was read from Miss Jane Pengilley telling- oil her resignation and the' tem- porary appointment of Mrs. Laura Lee Marsh. Food Forums for Huron County were discussed and. ."Per- sonalize your Pattern" was chosen for the Senior Training School. The steering health council for Huron and Perth is holding an open meeting at Listowel on March 30. It was voted to give a donation to the Hensall Legion, to the Huron County Historical Society and to the association for the mentally On page 21 • Rade Ihaek (:Rs' A DIVISION OF TANDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED 00store CELEBRATION DAYS Hundereds of Prices to be Won! • NOTHING TO BUY Just come in and fill out an entry form. 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