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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-12-13, Page 38r PAGE 14A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, T w Urges positive approach BY JACK RIDDELL M.P.P. The Minister of the Environment, Harry Parrott, has fen dad the practice of setting pollution standards based on "hopeful thinking" rather than reali;,tic possibilities, maintaining that many control'orders were imposed in the hope of several things - "one being that better technology would be developed." He acknowledged that sometimes the hoped-for techniques were not quickly available and less stringent standards were then ordered, and said, "I don't think that's all that bad...better we should set a high level and hope to stimulate them to do something...I d n't apologize for setting Iligh goals." . On the other hand, Liberal Leader Stuart Smith accused the Minister of weakening the Ministry's credibility by setting meaningless environmental stan- dards, then backing down. He asked the Minister to explain why an Abitibi paper com- pany mill was originally ordered to limit pollution to 50 mg. per litre , of waste dumped into the Sturgeon River, then told it could meet a standard of 190 mg. per litre. The Minister respon- ded, "Fifty milligrams was a .number that was put there". "We asked the Ontario Research Foundation_ tell the public whether it was possible to live up to that order...It wasn't." ELECTRICITY RATES Eddie Sargeant (Liberal MP,P, Owen Soured) has re -introduced his Private Member's Bill on electricity rates. This -Bill incorporates the "Lifeline" idea (as it's known in jurisdictions where it's now in use), which provides ,.a low, fixed-price for the amount of electricity used by each household. Beyond that basic amount, the ' rates per kilowatt hour • move progressively higher: In other words, the more you use, the more .you pay. It is to be hoped that this Bill will receive approval', particularly if the current Ministry review of hydro rates does not support such a change in provincial rate structure. RACIAL BIAS The Provincial Government has created a separate race relations' division within the Human Rights Com- mission to combat racial bias and discrimination in Ontario. "As recent events have shown, we cannot, be complacent about the imperative to treat visible minorities, who form such an important part of our social fabric, with . fairness and equity", said the Minister of Labour, Dr. Robert Elgie, who is responsible for the Commission. The government has also established a special cabinet committee on racism, comprising the Attorney -General, the Minister of Education -and the Minister of, Culture and Recreation. In this connection, the new Solicitor -General's Task Force on racial and ethnic implications of police hiring, training and promotion won't arrive at any "Mickey Mouse package deal" solutions when it reports in June, according to its chairman, Reva Ger- stein, a Toronto psychologist. She stated .that many people think police of- ficers can be' cured of prejudice through audio- visual aids and other devices. Her approach is to try to make individuals understand the roots of their own prejudices and Turn to page 15A e RS'D,AY UE. RMBER 13,1979: Another New A&Pstore opened this. week! 15 Governors Rud DUNDAS ONTARIO ViLL DO \B PRICES EFFECTIVE THROUGH SATURDAY, DEC. 15, 1979. ADP's Br SAVE 50r Sliced MARVEL WHITE BREAD 24 -oz loaf for (Our Regular Price 50c each) PROCESS CHEESE SLICES 1 SAVE 28¢ FRESH 2% MILK' 31quart bag 9 (Limit 2 per family, with a minimum $10.00 purchase excluding cigarettes and this product.) (Our Regular Price 1.77) ACTION FRICE! JANE PARKER ACTION PRICE! 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