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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-11-25, Page 22Page 6A—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1 7 Ontario economy remains strong By Jack Riddell MPP, Huron In a recent economic statement to the legislature, Treasurer Robert Nixon said that despite disruptions to world stock markets, the fundamental strength of the Ontario economy remains intact. "Accordingly, Ontario's economy will continue to grow during the next year," Mr. Nixon said. In real terms, Ontario's economy is ex- pected to grow by 3.9 per cent this year. In line with the stronger growth of the economy, employment is even more robust than anticipated. Job creation for 1987 is ex- pected to average over 140,000. The unemployment rate, which has displayed a downward trend throughout the year, will average 6.2 per cent in 1987. It is currently 5.7 per cent, the lowest it has been in the past decade. For the past five years, the Ontario economy has experienced one of its strongest expansion on record. The pro- vince is now in the 2 'st consecutive quarter of growth. During this time, real output has grown by more than 32 per cent and employ- ment has grown by 19 per cent. Operating Grants Announced In his economic statement, Mr. Nixon pledged $15.5 -billion in operating grants to • schools, hospitals, colleges, universities and municipalities for the fiscal year 1988-89. This represents an increase of $1 -billion over the levels for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1988. "In the past two years, the province has strengthened its partnership with these im- portant institutions, " Mr. Nixon said. In order to further common goals, the govern- ment will continue the practice of making early announcements of the major transfer payment levels, within a framework of fiscal responsibility. For 1988-89, the transfer payments from the province to hospitals will increase by 6.9 per cent to more than $5.4 -billion and schools will receive a 6.8 per cent increase to more than $3.8 -billion. Operating grants to municipalities will increase by 6.7 per cent to almost $4.1 -billion. Universities will receive an increase of 6.7 per cent to more than $1.5 -billion and operating grants to community colleges will increase by 6 per cent to more than $660 -million. Response To Federal Tax Reforms In his statement, Treasurer Robert Nixon said Ontario's response to proposed federal tax changes will be guided by the need to maintain the ability of the tax system to deliver adequate revenues in a fair, com- petitive and simple fashion. Mr. Nixon said many concerns have been expressed about the possible impact of a new, broad-based sales tax on low-income Canadians. "This government will not enter into an agreement on a new national sales tax unless we are provided the flexibility to en- sure its fair application for low-income in- dividuals and families through a system of tax credits or exemptions," Mr. Nixon told the legislature. Podborski Report On Health Promotion Health Minister Elinor Caplan recently released the Podborski Report on Health Promotion in Ontario. The report is the result of a three year study in nine Ontario communities by an advisory group led by former World Cup ski champion Steve Podborski. The Podborski Report recommends in- creased government spending on health pro- motion and disease prevention. Health Minister Caplan said the report will be a welcome complement to health promotion activities recently begun by the Ontario government. A new Health Promotion Branch has been established to implement a $2.5 -million pro- gram of community health promotion grants and healthy lifestyles advertising. As well, the $100 -million Health Innovations Fund will place a priority on programs that emphasize health promotion and disease prevention. The Podborski Report is the final report in a series of three recommending that On- tarians be encouraged and given the incen- tives to take more personal responsibility for their own health and that governments become serious about health promotio . Building a championship organization' A winning football team has effective committees. The defensive unit, offensive unit, speciality teams and coaching staff are committees. Each committee has its own specific role to play. To win the game, the football organization is dependent on all the committees being effective. Winners know committees allow the shar- ing of responsibility. More members become involved and their expert skills are used to perform specific tasks. Inexperienc- ed members gain confidence and feel a part of the organization by serving on a committee. DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC HORST Feige D.T. 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A motion "to adopt a com- mittee report" if carried, results in recom- mendations becoming decisions of the organization and are incorporated into future policies or actions. Like squads of a football team, commit- tees are useful in sharing the respon- sibilities of an organization. Effective com- mittees win the game, and lead to champion organizations. I OUR JUST DROP IN 1- SJALBER� EAT ANCLINTONEET A WE' FT ER EVER MINS ! 4 52 Ways To Say Merry Christ To That Lucky Someone On Yo List.,. 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