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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-05-07, Page 9Clinton Police Chief Westlake fingerprinted Ryan Chamney for the Child Identification Program that took place at the Clinton Town Hall on May 3. Parents brought 325 children to the hall for the program. (David Emslie photo) Fac IAL;P .LICE 1,49 �CoIJPONs lEL.ow --1 r • SAVE The KNECHTEL WAY FACELLE BATHROOM TISSUE 4 roll pkg. White, Almond, Pink Special Price $1.49 SAVE .50 with this PAY ONLY ,99 coupon .1 SAVE The KNECHTEL WAY FACELLE ! BATHROOM TISSUE 4 roll pkg. White, Almond, Pink Special Price $1.49 SAVE .50 PAY ONLY ■ 99 with this coupon 4, CLINTON WS -RECORD, TrEDNESDA,i, MAY 7, 1939—Page 9 Canadians do have some things to crow By Tony Carlson Canadians, as a rule, aren't world beaters. We used to brag about our hockey teams, but that doesn't work too well any more. From time to time, other Canadians– sports heroes among them–dominate the world stage for a season or so, but by and large we're comfortable that our represen- tatives did their best. After all, what more can we ask? Surprise, surprise, then, that in some critical areas such as job creation and economic growth, Canada stands second to none. That's right, top of the heap. Last year, growth in this country was twice that of the United States, and equal to that of Japan, that great symbol of progress. Just as important, in the last 18 months the economy has produced, by the govern- ment's count, 580,000 new jobs. That's more jobs than all Western European nations put together, and they have a combined popula- tion 16 times larger than ours. As well, our rate of job creation is 50 per cent higher than in the U.S. You're in good company if you missed those rather important accomplishments of the country as a whole. They were spelled out in the recent federal budget, but not many eaminentators,media or otberwise– picked up on them, preferring re as a f yeti concen- trate on what they pe le CMS massacre. What's interesting about the job creation figure is that probably 70 per cent of those jobs were created by small businesses in. every corner of the land. Obviously, this massive growth is not spread evenly throughout the country, but data collected by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business show that fewer small firms closed last year than in any of the last 15 years. And that was the case in every region of the country. It's that kind of growth which prompted the CFIB to battle against a value-added tax (VAT) which would have loaded a new paperburden on a sector which already groans under the weight of red tape. It's that kind of arnwth which sparked WW1 business' support for the capital gains tax exemption, and more flexibility in Registered Retirement Savings Plans, as in- itiatives which make it more attractive for Canadians to enter small business–either as owners or employees– and carve a niche for themselves in the future. It's that kind of growth which has kept the CFIB pushing for a simplified tax system for a decade and a half. We may feel the fleeting sting of higher taxes, but the moves to reduce the deficit can only act to stabilize the dollar, bring down interest rates and spur even more growth. It's that kind of growth that makes Michael Wilson's latest budget look good in the long run, that makes our future look bright, that gives us something, at long last, to crow about. Ontario foods dazzle consumers TORONTO -With a whole world of cuisine at their doorstep, New Yorkers thought they had it all until their tastebuds were tantaliz- - ed by ` fine Ontario foods during a recent t THE BEST MEAT TO EAT Macy's promotion. Showing great enthusiasm, large crowds of Americans turned out to try and buy On- tario gourmet foods during a 12 -day promo- tion at nine stores of R.H. Macy and Com- . pany across the U.S., including New York. "The promotion was a tremendous suc- cess. It put Ontario gourmet food on the map in some of the toughest markets in the world," says Agriculture and Food Minister Jack Riddell. "It exceeded all of the expec- tations of Macy's executives as far as customer volitine and sales." About $1 million in sales is expected over the next year for Canadian companies because of the increased visibility and de- mand created by the promotion. Companies will work with the ministry to take advan- tage of new opportunities created by the promotion. Other American "retailers and wholesalers are jumping on the bandwagon and ordering products from various Ontario companies. The 12 Ontario firms that took part in the promotion at stores in New York City, Long Island, White Plains, Stamford, Albany, Dallas and two locations in Houston, Texas had sales of about $150,000. Other Ontario products also sold. well during the promotion. Many of the Ontario companies may be able to establish long-term relationships with Macy's and other American retailers. American consumers were delighted by such exceptional Ontario' products as preserves and chutneys, wines and coolers, gourmet dressings and sauces, beuttery shortbreads, mustards, relishes, pa fine processed meats, gingerbread houses as well as pure goat milk cheeses. "The promotion increased the awareness of Ontario products in a number of vital American markets, while also of the helping nlit to develop a better appreciation y of our products," he said. To kick-off the promotion, the. ministry hosted a well -attended reception in On- tario's Trillium Room in New York on March 18. Representatives of leading American news media as well as top •retailers attended the reception. As part of the promotion, contests were held in Dallas and New York for a weekend for two in Toronto with prizes provided by Air Canada and the Toronto Harbour Castle Hilton Hotel. Companies selected by Macy's to take part in the promotion were: Baker's House, Mississauga; Emelia Franks' Foods Inc.,. Toronto; Inniskillin Wines Inc., Niagara -on - the -Lake; Intercorp Foods Ltd., Willowdale; Mary MacLeod's Shortbread, Toronto; Rebel Fire Foods Inc., Toronto; Ridout Wines Ltd., Mississauga; Sable and Rosenfeld Foods Ltd., Toronto; S.R. Sandler Foods Inc., Toronto; Siena Foods Ltd., Toronto; Summersweet Fine Foods Ltd., Markham and. Woolwich Dairy, Elmira. Schneiders 500 g. pkg. 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