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Finance Minister Michael"Wilson will introduce a motion that asks for members of Parliament to approve "in general, the budgetary policy of the government", and then deliver his budget speech. The government must have the confi- dence of the House of Commons to continue in office, and the six days of debate that follow- will be on whether or not to pass this motion. Mr. Wilson's speech will outline how much money the government expects to raise and to spend in the coming year, announce changes to taxes and to programs, and describe the state of the economy. After Mr. Wilson speaks, a repre- sentative from the Liberals will speak for about 15 minutes in -.response, And debate to be adjourned until the next day. Day One: The Liberal speaker finishes his or her remarks and pre- sents a motion that proposes to turn the confidence motion into one of non -confidence. If the Liberal "amendment" were to pass, the budget motion would read "this House rejects the budget for the fol- lowing reasons..." Someone from the NDP will then %/r/r r /� key :': ?r�%r��r'�•':%r����' ;� •�'��gf��%������"�+� yt .';�.�.. fir/`, rrr1J:Ur`/,`Yh✓.'/,i ,GIf.P''fr+S",/t/.��iR%' . REMEMBER WHEN .. from our files K .. (41 (Please turn to Page 5A) home. The canoe hit a current and flipped over. The two men were finally brought out by Doug Foxton and Ron Bell in a motorboat. Wingham Postmaster Gordon Sutcliffe presented a testimonial scroll to Mrs. Irene Johnston who retired after over 24 years of service at the Wingham Post Office. It was an April shower of birth- days at Brookhaven Nursing Home as residents and staff honored four ladies with birthdays: Miss Bessie Scott, Mrs, Scotty Ross, Mrs. Marge- na McGee and Miss Ann McEwan. Mrs. Alf Lockridge was named president of the Wingham Women's Institute, with Mrs. Edith Powell vice-president. Secretary -treasurer is Mrs. Uldene McKenzie. A memorial plaque in memory of 18 -year-old Stewart Mann of Luc - know will be established by mem- bers of the Lucknow Minor Hockey Association in which he was so actively involved for many years. Stewart died in a two -car head-on collision near Teeswater on April 12. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. speak, and present a `!:sub amend- ment" to the Liberal motion that states further reasons why they believe the budget should be reject- ed. Day Two: A vote is taken on the NDP sub amendment. away, while others may take effect on a specific date in the months ahead. Even when the budget motion has passed, the changes in the bud- get are not law. Several different bills may be necessary. For exam - Day Three: Debate continues. ple, income tax, sales, and tariff Day-, Four: A Vote,is taken -on the. ' changes are usually passed -as sepa- Liberal amendment. `' . ;rate legislation. Day Five: Debate continues. Tax changes take effect on the Day Six: A vote is taken on the date specified in the budget on main budget motion. assumption that the necessary leg - What Happened islation will be passed. Has the budget passed? Some Budget Terms included in the price you pay. Here's a brief guide to some of National- Sales Tax: The existing the words you can expect to hear federal sales, tax will soon be Michael,Wilson use in his budget replaced with a new national sales speech: tax. The budget is expected to pro- Billion: For each $1 billion the vide more information. government spends or borrows, Many Canadians do not realize your share is $38, or $150 for a fam- there isleral sales tax. It is usu- ily of four. ' ally collected from the'manufactur Fiscal. Year: The fiscal year is er or. importer, and is hidden in the April 1 to March 31., price. Approximately one out of Deficit: This is the annual differ - every eight dollars Ottawa raises ence between revenue and spend - comes from this tax. The rate on ing. Last year's deficit is expected most goods is 12 per cent. Alcohol to be about $29 billion, or $1,100 and ...tobacco are taxed at 18 per per Canadian Fuck er measures to cent, &instruction goods at eight reduce , t te' • defrCi'e" 'will ' b per cent, and cable television at 10 announced in the budget. per cent. The current tax costs jabs Net National Debt The $321 bi by effectively taxing imports less lion net debtis the sum of all pa than Canadian products and by deficits. Your share is $12,300. For raising the price of our own family of four, this is just unde exports. $50,000. Revenue from the new tax bill Borrowing Authority: The gov will be used to abolish the existing ernment must ask Parliament t federal sales tax, to cut income approve any increase in the amoun taxes, and to increase the refund- of borrowed money. Based on th able sale's tax credit for low income financial" requirements, Mr. Wilso" Canadians, may indicate how much "borrow - Tariffs: These are taxes on ing authority" will be requested. imported goods. Financial Requirements: Not all Estimates: The budget will pro- of the deficit must be borrowed vide a general outline of planned from outside of the government spending. A more' detailed summa- because there are some "non-bud- ry will be provided a day or so later getary" sources of money. For in the Estlimates, example, contributions to the Pub - Ways and Means: In addition to lic Service pension plan are.,loaned: the motion of support in the gov- internally until they are needed to ernment, the finance minister will pay for pensions. The financial announce several "Notices of Ways requirements measure how much and Means" motions. These advise has to be raised. Parliament of upcoming tax bills. Sales and Excise Taxes: These are If you want more information on taxes on various goods and ser - the budget, my office will be vices. Sometimes, they are a fixed pleased to send it to you after the amount such as the 9.8 cents tax on budget has been tabled in Parlia- each litre of gasoline. In other cases, meat. such as the sales tax of manufac- Many of the changes announced tured goods, the tax is based on the in a budget will take effect right price of the product. The tax is Organizationai meeting of new row is May Dear Editor: attending the organizational meet - A steering 'committee has been ing of the Wingham and District appointed to 'organize a public Wildlife and Fish Club at the Turn - meeting to form a Wingham and berry Central School, Tuesday, May District Wildlife.and Fish Club. 9 at 8 p.m. The aiins of the club are to work For more information, please with existing organizations to contact Terry Deyell,at 357-2808, improve habitat for fish .and Richard Elliott Jr. at 392-6669, or wildlife, to increase populations of Kevin Townsend at 335-3147. existing species and, where possi- Yours Truly ble, reintroduce species. TerryDe ell The club will also act as a voice to Richard liott Jr the proper authorities on matters of Kevin Townsend Eldon Mann of Lucknow and a concerns to its members. Work expands to fill the time Grade 12 student at F. E. Madill Everyone, no matter how little or available for its completion. t Se ondary S:ehool: ' • . . ' - 'great your iritergst, s ld.. ,plan on - ,: ' - • C. Northcote Parkinson sererspao-r04. a. r s•a ams- avar-ac•wrzy a• wE nits, r 9)6,'►7 !':'. % form 97f�'1 :'tri. ,11 .?7li' ovr, -tNi v.iitgt''i'( rats' 0;thpi it �C ITO: 7r /,74 .044.4Q, .o' , as achieved =i'nti al recognition fox'delive _ the best ,health �` ys: world. It is not, however, a.,toj perfect system nor 'one isota from the.pOsures of the Bhang, -and advancing society,;: A rapid increase in Ontario seniors caniors o . u t; ., a o n the- "wed P e keep pace with - teehnolagi advances and escalating costs a placing new demands on heal care as it develops to -to -. needs. There e two sides to the go ernment's health strategy. To dea with immediate needs --- in high l specialized and often life -treat ing areas such as trauma, Bance emergency,, high jisk pregnane and cardiac surgery, and to equi the system to respond to changin needs and changing times look- ing to community-based care an focusing on prevention and promo tion. To achieve •the latter; the govern ment has released a discussio paper the Health Minister Elino Caplan says will serve as the focu for public participation to deter mine future directions. Unique in its approach to devel oping a comprehensive plannin strategy, this document — Decidin the Future of Health Care — lay out the system as it is, explore future challenges and highlight preliminary steps already taken b the ministry to meet changin needs. Serving an aging population Approximately 10 per cent of ou population is over 65 and account for about 40 per cent of health care spending. Costs are high because .ec ing t� sues 'S Cost. Ftrea8u�resl E. to t a h ��**d �.o� cal health was II re cost of delivering hu th vices will reach a y ure Exceeding both the rate of and the rate."of• population V this to .,, � . ... erease far � �: �Dtltstnps +f�itaa I economic growth., y The challenge lies in annswerinh en- this question. Can we �spend`°uu r, ways to better-. health, or are'theiN y other approaches we should o� tp . skier? g By taking this discussion to t people of Ontario, •the ministe o d health believes we can ,all achiey the government's g goal of contir-n ing, to develop a system that.:pro - vides equal access to quality "heali: n' care services — the best sue .ca: - r afford as close to home as possible. s OMAF Awards y' I was proud to :present retarli awards to two of our own Hurn County stores recently at, a' cerieml g ny .in Toronto. • ValuMart in Exeter was the reel' • lent of one of 25 certificates whic r • are awarded annually to •story y showing year-round, total stoi g support for Ontario food product Zehrs in Wingham achieved tl distinction of being judged.�tr • overall winner, province -wide;•' fc 1988. lab that : r lives, At the xni riot ten ars the minis s y �a; sg Canada has the western world' e highest institutiortaIixatinh rate" fo seniors. The challenge ahead is to U provide community-based health st services allowing seniors to enjoy a the independence of living in their r own homes. New Technology: Advances in - computer technology, break - o throughs in drug therapies,:and n advanced diagnostic and surgical e procedures have revolutionalized n the medical industry. Every day, the These awards are highly regarr ed in the retail. trade, and .al s OMAF's way of acknowledging-tt ✓ ,excellent Support they.proVide our Foodland Ontario Retail Me chandising Program. Grant to Riding - Group Delta has recentl received a $14,000 annual provir cial funding commitment from tl! ministry of community and socia services to enhance its family vie lence counselling program at th Huron -Perth Centre for Children i Clinton. MICHAEL KING & PAUL VAI.JDRY will be singing 'If Yo Should Meet a Crocodile" at this week's Walkerton music festive The boys gave a preview of the song at the recent spring concert Wingham Public School. . 1.;, ;.� ;;IIF•�i r?: :37°�4.. !'��-��7r :i . Or :!! ti++ � 1 1•4(ir«•;1 gf i S „ Me T:�{l ..i