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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1975-08-28, Page 22PAGE 6B,-.-GODERICH SIGNAL•STAR, THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1975 Canada may be_. in depr�,ssi�n, need new policies ''-By Robert E. McRfhley MP for Huron -Middlesex Once again it is my pleasure to report to you from Ottawa on this first part of the 30th session. Over a year has come and gone since the election of a majority Government to the, House of Commons and a review of the legis`tation in- troduced by them adequately demonstrates the need for positive, defined policies in this country. There have been a good number of events, notably' the introduction of not one, but two budgets, which could be cited as evidence that Canada might be in the throes of recession and we are in need of. measures which can put the - country back on course: Despite promises thatinflation "would be' "wrestled,. to the ground", I think the Govern- ment has instead decided to watch this raging battle for a while. Unemployment has risen to new heights, and_some of those solutions we were promised,°`for some . very serious problems, have not been forthcoming. In fact, the" budget of June 23rd would have ,been better not,brought forth at all.' In thew area of agriculture there has been some new legislation'' enacted.' Several of these were western grain bills, but Bill C-34 and Bill C-50, for example will affect farmers in this region. Bill C-34 was ' a change in conditions on loans in the Farem Credit Act. The new 'forrh of this law will allow for a 5 , year ., phase-in period for young farmers betweeh ages 18 and 35, ,Our amendment ,to -raise 'the -age of Iigibility to 40 was defeated, but the legislation did allow for a higher percentage 'loan, to actual value,. and the , ceiling on the value of The loans was • raised. However, regulations concerning this bill initiated by the.`' Minister of • Agriculture and the Depart- ment of Agriculture, have caused the bill to be ineffective to a large degree. Farm Credit financing was also one of the areas which suffered a, cut- back in the last budget. Bill C-50, the Agricultural Stabilization. Act, also passed the House. This Bill allows for a minimum return to the producer based on 90 percent of the average prices at the farm - 'gate over:the past five years. I am ' sure . that we're all well aware that 90 .Percent. of the prices for the last five . years will do nothing to stabilize farm income. This highly advertised bill.. is actually only a slightly changed version of the original , Stabilization Bill introduced several., years ago. In its original form it was much more effective' than these . amend- ments will be, `, Recent developments have also pointed out the need for a long-term policy op industrial milk, as ; promised by the government 'some time ago. The doubling of the levy (used to subsidize exports) has ef- fectively wiped out the higher subsidy granted to dairy producers a year ago. When you realize .that there are five or six dairy producers in Ontario leaving the business every day, you wotild,.probably agree that there is a need for long-term policies to ensure a stable and confident industry. The announcement of a new transportation policy, in June was a welcome event, although there will . be snow on the ground before any ' specific details ' are released. 'My un- derstanding of the policy is that when effective, paying com- petition exists, no subsidies will be given to public trap= sportation. If this competition - does not exist, then subsidies might ' be made available. • Although this might have sone meaning four S.W. Ontario, we will have to 'wait for more specific details. • This session in the House of Commons ended on a very controversial note, .The 10 cent excise tax on gas, which is now - law, was fiercely ,opposed by the Opposition. We felt that the average consumer was already being too heavily penalized. In areas which did not have " ;a -ernate forms of public asportation 'to' turn tq, this would, very simply be an -added burden to carry, and `'riot.' a measure encouraging con- ° servation. The principle behind the move was a little hard to understand in its general context. If the ,tax on gasoline was meant to . encourage conservation of energy, should not the money raised be headedd, for exploration or at least into providing an alternate means of transportation? Instead these revenues will be used to offset the massive deficit in the last budget. May I take this opportunity to say thank you for the en- couragement and support . in my . efforts in Parliament on behalf of the constituents °of Huron-Middleseat.. Parliament. - is now recessed until xnid October and .I am looking forward to, more time in tithe constituency during the coming weeks. Urge senior Citizens to vote at advance polls The Ontario Advisory Councils on the Physically Handicapped and Senior ,Citizens today jointly urged handicapped and senior citizens to vote at Advance Polls of the September General . Election in Ontario. Advance ,Polling Booths, whichwill operate on Friday, September 12: Saturday, September- 13;" and Monday, September 15, shall be, under the Elections Act, located .with an easy access as reasonably possible to those in wheelchairs as well as the aged and infirm. The Councils noted ., that people in wheelchairs and the elderly could experience dif- ficulties at some polling booths on election dad' (Thursday, September 18) because some polls are located in basements or second storeys. Hope Holmsted; Chairman of the Ontario Advisory Council on Senior Citizens, and Edward Dunlop, Chairman of the Ontario Advisory Council on the Physically Handicapped; said some elderly and han- dicapped persons are not aware that 'they can vote at the Advance Polls if they feel they would experience difficulty at the polling booths on election day. . CDC. Canada development corporation PROPOSED OFFERING OF SHARES Contact your local Nesbitt Thomson • representative for complete ' information. CARL A. DIXON Nesbitt Thomson and Company Limited Northern Life Tower 380 Wellington Street, London, Ontario Tel : (519) 672-4000 . 4 iiN44°fin :::n' Y.yl • 47 • , .on the • tario list of voters. Who are we? We're the Ontario Returning Officers and our job is to make it as easy as possible, for everyone who is qualified, to vote. By now you should have been enumerated and have in your possession your proof of enumeration, Form 103. If not, and you are qualified or" will be at the time -of fivot.ing, you, stilt have time to get on the list of voters. A "qualified voter is a Gianadian citizen or British subject, 18 years of age or over, who has lived in Ontario for 'twelve months preced- ing Election Day, September 18. So if you live in ,art" urban area and haven't been enumerated, simply fill in the coupon in this ad or give us a'call at your Electoral Dis- trict number shown and we'll., make arrangements to get you ,on the list. "'' Remember, a new list is compiled for each election, so even if you have voted before, you must. be included on'the new list of voters` in order to vote in the forthcoming Ontario Election. Deadline for changes or additions to the list is Wednesday, September 10 at 9.00 p.m. EDT. • • Rural Residents If you live in a rural area, and are "quali- fied to vote, it's much easier if your name is on the list of .voter's. And there's still time to get on that list. How- ever, qualified * rural voters, not on the list by Election Day, may still vote by having a friend or neighbour on . the same list° "vouch" for .- them on oath. Proxy Voting If you are a qualified voter; and enumerated, but will ,i be absent from your polling subdivision and unable to vote at the. regular or -advance polis because: , :a), you are employed in long distance transportation; b) you are a member of the Canadian forces on active duty; c) you are away attending an educational. institution; �' ' " Vii' or, yO0' are physically TO ""' L? handicapped and unable to attend a polling place, you may, vote by proxy in your Electoral District. If you wish to vote by proxy, contact your, Returning Officer whose number is on your proof of enumeration,' Form 103. If you are a q . ' ed urban voter and haven't been enumerated, please dill in and the coupon or give us a call at the appropriate number- and well ements to get you on the list of voters. HURON -MIDDLESEX: If you live in the Elec'torae District of. Huron -Middlesex, ' including Goderich, your Returning Officer is. Russell Bolton, 10 Main Street, Seaforth. Phone: 527-1780 '(,collect if necessary) ENUMERATOR'S RECORD 6TDIU• 3 PLEA t•Pe c rAt. LE.TrE ,`N;w wMVr i rota �LAuw NA.K. ,) H"LiL - - - - M- - ww - - - -1 - -. - - - - - - - - - - - - -. - - - - - — c. Please mail this form to arrive well before the deadline, September 10. ELECTIONS. ONTARIO If you have not contacted our office by phone, please complete this form and mail it to the Address shown for your Electoral District. I want to. get on the list of voters, I am, or will be at the time of voting, 18 years o age or over, a Canadian citizen or other •Pritish subject, and a resident in Ontario for the past 12 months. Name Address City • " Phone (I yenclose on an attached sheet of paper the names of • other qualified voters residing in my -household.), n ' Deadline at the office, of your Returning Officer for . re -enumeration or -additions and changes to th°e lista of voters is Wednesday, September 10, at 9.00 p.m. EDT. If you qualify, we must get you on the list so you can vote. 1 1 1--------ww—wOwo'sr--M-----wwsww—wwlow mu, ----- This advertisement published by the Chief Election Officer of (Ontario.,. A OEO-2A •