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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1987-09-09, Page 1616A THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 9, 1987 Calpdpnian ganies • from page 2A ' Congratulations and best wishes are ex- ' tended to Mr, Sidney Jacobs, who on Satur- day', September. 4, will celebrate his 93rd • birthday.. Mr. Jacobs is one of Seaforth's (QUA residents; both in point of years and • 10110,11 Of Mildewy, and is still in the enjoy - Ment OC 00111partitIvely good health. . •6110Pl'EMBER 13, 1962 ,i4kitirel'ill Vottliell stopped the clock at 10:30 . (01' Withillitliett Monthly night and'wound up , ' 11 roc trade - moll .. ... wout W f In n quandry ovor fill'Ilie fill' ' . ' , ( pi( mod (Au 1111curttilitty about free 111 I ' • ink 11 11) ett• 111011111101 40(1114011S. ll1111 Iii 1.11111-1 ondwhether to seller 1.111lHIM. (Welk Whether to buy more WM, Will10 the, going, Is still relatively gOptl," . SUpply Management Is vital, to the pro - Spot* of NOM seetors of the Canadian agriCulturo industry. , F'or dairy, turkey, egg and broiler pro- ducers,. supply management has made all the difference," allowing theni- to "weather tough tithes 'be4er than most other,groups," Riddell said, and voiced his opposition to any tampering ' with the systems. . .. , . "I'm not prepared to see these suc- cessful marketing systems bargained away in a free trade deal and the govern-. ment 'I represent is not prepared to 'see them bargained away." • . • He said he would not want to see Ontario. farmers go from "a system of orderly marketing to a, chaotic system of ups and downs". • Riddell said not only must marketing boards .be retained, but some form of border controls such as tariffs and health standards, , must remain in .effect as "underpinnings," to the'.system. "If our system remained • in place without b9rder controls," he stated, the United States producers could flood the Canadian market with their surplus corn.- modities. "The cost of removing the, surplus from the market place ,(through purchase by marketing boards) would be staggering," he said, adding that it would be the Canadian producers who would ultimately bear the cost of surplus remov,al. Meanwhile, Riddell pointed out that the- Ainericans have a "very effective border centrel system," and would be unlikely to reciprocate a Canadian open border policy. He warned that removal ottariffs which keep large American producers out of the Canadian market.could spell the end of the family Dann System here. Any one of the large Ainerican chicken producers, Rid- dell.said, "could supply all of Ontario with chicken". . Riddell said his government has made their postion on the issue clear to the negotiators and the onus is now on farmers, individuals and collectively, to make their positions known. "It is clearly not enough to just sit back and hope somebody else is protecting the interests of Ontario farmers. . • "The negotiaticins are now at the critical final stage - it's really now, or never as far • • its agenda without passing a resolutiop to extend the time or the meeting. Under pro- cedure bylaws meetings adjourn at 10:30 'unless prior to that hour action is. taken to extend them. Pimileat the Seaforth District High School who have been awarded Dominion - Provincial bursaties include: • Grade 13: $100 each -Jean Melady, Gisela Dorrance, Constance Eckert and Jean Shortreed. • • Ryerson Institute: $300 to Marie Strong. • McDonald Institute: $500 to Jean McNaughton , • University of Waterloo -Robert Sharp. Legion Gager Angus Maclean, Who tied with Carm Rowcliffe, won a toss and a low het at the annual Legion Greif tournament at Bayfield Sunday. Low gross went to Jack Webb who took the Learn - Moore trophy. Thirty-two golfers took part. as.. getting your nniverns across to the •federal.negotiators." • . PERTINANT PRINCIPLES Nelson Coyle, information officer for the Canadian ChickeirMarketing agency tried to shed some light on the definition Of free trade and .what it would mean to. Ontario Producers. . . He said there are five basic principles Which would pertain to all commodities in a free trade agreement: - All tariffs, without eXceptien; would, be phased out, he said. - All existing marketing agencies would .. be "grandfathered,. " which means.no new agencies would be allowed to be set up. • -- 'Supplemental imports, above and beyond existing quotas, wouldbe allowed. — Health standards, packaging and labell- •in between the two countries would become "harmonized". • - The basic powers of supply "ntanage- ., rfient,,hicluding.quotas, would be retained. These principles could lead to an erosion . . of Canadian agricpluture for. a number of '• reasons, according to Cdyle; who said that' preservation ofsupply management would mean little unless "the•market Is preserv- ed," through border controls. • ' • " • Phasing out of tariffs, ratherthan. im- mediate' removal would delay the effect, howeverrhe said, itwould also discourage future investment in Canadian Agriculture by Canadians. Candidates optimistic • from page 3 Canadian basis with farmers in other countries. "We are putting in stabilization programs which will take the valleys out of the price farmers receive -but they are not subsidies • 'distort -the-- marketplace," he said. Mr. Riddell said if the financial dilemna in agriculture did not demand priOrity, his greatest concern would be soil preservation. He noted prime land is being lost through erosion, encroachment, and destruction of the soil's basic structure through practices like continuous corn. The $40,000 soil stewardship program introduced to assist farmers in takingitagile land out of produc- tion to plant soil building crops, and modify- ing equhrient to leave crop residue on the land, would continue. The same would apply to enhance water quality by providing finan- cial assistance for proper manure storage and erosion control. Mr. Riddell Said he would also beef up research to help farmers become more selective in what chemicals are applied to the land, and would increase the emphasis on biological control of pests. "Some real challenges lie ahead as con- sumers become more and more involved in - what we do on the farm." he said. NICO PETERS PC candidate Nic-o Peters, who has been cotnpaigning since April, said he has knock- ed oil between four and five thousand doors and is amazed at the reception he has received. He rated it 95 on a scale from one to 10. 111,1 482-7103 PECK APPLIANCES "IN THE HEART OP DOWNTOWN VARNA" Mittboilit abOORS: • SHOW ROOM .68 Union St1 Dtibilit Diiittatin of Oalitiiittettert Ltd, 5-240S . One of the measures being considered by negotiators is opening of borders to pre- packaged foods. Such products, shipped in- to Canada in large quanities, could cheap- ly supply • restaurants bere, possible limiting the amount of home-grown :pro- duce they would consume. • This, said Coyle, would prevent Much of "the new investment which the (Canadian agriculture) industry is currently generating", . ' Coyle maintained some optimism that pressure from organized agriculturalists could force negotiators to avoid making a deal that could be damaging. "If anybody can force .a deal from the negotiators for exceptions, it's the dairy industry," 'Coyle said. In addition -to free trade with the USA, Coyle also believes farmers must be con- cerned about the. General Agreement cin Trade and Tariffs (GATT) talks, which also involve Eurpopean countries. At GATT, the United States is proposing a complete global removal of financial sup- port fot agriculture. A complete free enterprise system would leave only the largest producers able to compete, he noted. "It's going to keep farmer organizations hopping for a while, following GATT," he Said. ' . • • CLOSE SUBSIDIARIES • '`The NDP beleivestrade should strengthen the Canadian economy," said Huron NDP candidate Paul Klopp, adding that "Free trade will not solve,--all-the- problems in Canadian Agriculture.. • In fact, he claims, it could have the , reverse effect. . comprehensive arrangement will • allow multinationals . (corporations) to — close down their Subsidiaries here," and supply the Canadian market from produc- tion facilities located in the United States. • "The bottom line is, while it might be a great deal for big business, it will be a bad deal for the ordinary working people," said Klopp. FAVORS DEAL • • Huron Progressive Conservative Can- . dictate Nicol:eters was the only speaker on hand tovoice an opinion in favor of the free trade talks initiated . by the, ' federal • conservatives. •• • "My party, and I, myself support the tradenegotiations that are now going on," he said. • "We can't afford to lose markets we have worked so hard to build up," lie said. Wi.4 Peters claims "a full two-thirds," of the food produced in Canada was Exported in 1985. "And now you tell me that we have to live in a. Canadian -only market," he asked? • While he said provisions for "orderly marketing," should be included, "I will support a fair deal that is equitable for both sides". • ' • TIME FOR INPUT While free trade negotiations are under the jurisdiction of the federal government, the provinces' input will have an effect on the deal, said Riddell in response to a ques- tion from the audience on the amount of power Ontario will have to block a deal. "I'd be less than honest if I didn't tell you that no province has a veto," said Riddell. -"However, there are a number of things the provinces have jurisdiction over; and the leds' do not." Riddell said en individual.province could change their labelling regulations, in- crease health standards and increase sub- sidies, combat the effect of lost border controls. "I can't see the prime minister signing a deal when he knows Ontario won't accept • it, when he knows Quebec won't accept it." Whalen responded that the farmers themselves can make a difference. "If every farmer here wrote a letter to (Canadian negotiator) Simon Reisman and told hini what impact free trade would have on his industry, he can't ignore it." Telegrams, and phone calls, added Coyle, can be even more effective than letters. BACK TO SCHOOL. SPECIALS Effective Thursday, Friday, Saturday, while *applies Last NUTRITIOUS BRAN MUFFINS Mr. Peters found the main concern voiced throughout the riding was lack of jobs and the fear there will be little future develow ment. The Brussels native said he is shock- ed at the number of empty stores in many of the county towns, and by the numerous businesses -that -have come -and -gone -in -the last few years. He attributes the prosperity in Exeter and Goderich to diversification. Mr. Peters noted the economy of this riding is based on agriculture' and said financial health will return "if we keep the farmers where they are". Mr. Peters added he feels the dual assess- ment on farms introduced in the last budget will have an adverse effect on the farm com- mitnity. Farmers hardpressed for cash may only pay the land porton of their taxes, he said, 'putting municipalities in a bad posi- tion". Other farmers, he added, could argue if their house and best acre are taxed at 100 per cent, they might as well move to town where taxes are lower, neighbors and shop- ping are nearby, and services such as sewer, water, fire protection and garbage collection are available. He said he was amazed no farm group has spoken against the tax change. He said a local issue in the Wingham- Blyth area is the need for a more efficient highway corridor. Mr. Peters said he could give no objective assessment of how he is doing, but added he has a good feeling about hit prospects. He predicts the outcome in Huron is "going to surprise a lot of people". "I hope to see a number of new, idealistic members on both the governmentand op - AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES •• F(JLLLlNtOFAUTO PARTS ar ACCESSORIES foaIirnkeaQ1are e. trucks FISHER g.E.ApoRTH AUTO" SUPPLY 5Zt1 7Q7», 11 dOCIERICH ST. E. .,u5,1m 207-1670 Ltraled hoviCinTe molt') g E position benches who will speak with a fresh veice - people who still have their dreams and their long-term goals," he said. PAUL KLOPP NDP candidate Paul Klopp said his cam- paign is going very well. In his second run for a provincial_seat1_5...ALlo said he is "more on schedule" and his workers are "optimistic and glad to be along". Mr. Klopp has found those he has talked to are very aware of both local and provincial issues, and the stands taken by the can- didates on those issues. He sees a major eoncern of Huron voters is keeping employment in the wiunty. Mr. Mope said many wonder too what ef- fect free trade would have on the country and province and whether or not it is a good deal. Mr. Klopp said his party's message is clear, The NDP is opposed to free trade "and the way the federal government is go- ing about it". Mr. Klopp said others have brought up the environmental pollution issue and have ask- ed why tougher taws are not enacted and en- forced. Child care is another issue raised by residents of this riding. Turning to the troubles in agridulture, Mr. Klapp said the NDP has supported agriculture minister Jack Riddell's policies. But, he added, some people he had talked to don't think changes are occurring fast enough. Ms. Kim) will interpret an increase in NDP support as a message "more concrete moves are needed". He said that would make all the time he has Spent campaigning instead of farrning, worthwhile. Water Well • DRILLING W. D. 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