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Times-Advocate, 1978-11-09, Page 34Times-Advocate. November 9, 1978 Rent controls By JACK RIDDELL MPP Huron-Middlesex Legislation introduced by the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations, Mr. Frank Drea, proposes retention of rent controls, at the present 6% ceiling, until the end of 1980, although it has been indicated that Cabinet could decide at the end of 1979 whether economic conditions justified a change in the ceil­ ing. Under the proposed legislation, units renting for $500 or more a month would be exempt from controls after the end of 1979. In buildings with six or fewer units, landlords and tenants could agree to an increase of more than 6% with the ap­ proval of a provincial com­ mission. Opposition parties have been critical of the exemp­ tions, suggesting that the position of tenants would be weakened. In an interview, Liberal Leader Stuart Smith said that he supported the principal of extending rent control and likes the simple wording of the bill, the provision for standard leases and the residential tenancies commission which would amalgamate the powers and responsibilities of rent review officers, landlord-tenant advisory bureaus and small claims and county courts. However, he expressed concern about the special provision for apartments of six units or less and is skep­ tical about exempting tenants in “so-called luxury units”. The legislation does not apply to housing owned or managed by government, buildings not occupied before January 1976 or mobile homes not in ex­ istence before that date. There has been con­ siderable debate on the sub­ ject of a bill which would restrict Quebec employees from working in Ontario. Speaking in that debate, Albert Roy (Ottawa East) pointed out that a Quebec regulation restricting On­ tario construction employees from holding jobs in Quebec is creating a border along the Ottawa River where none used to exist, and "It is with sadness in fact that we have to support this legislation in principle”. He condemned the Quebec government for creating, by the legislation, a barrier to free access to employment, opportunities for Ontario citizens. The Minister of Labour, Dr. Robert Elgie, in the debate stated “It is no secret that Ontario’s con­ cern has been prompted by what this government regards as unfair and dis- criminatry features of Quebec’s regulation”. This legislation was originally introduced last June, and at that time, On­ tario urged the federal government to challenge the constitutionality of the Quebec rule in the Supreme Court. No such action has been taken by the federal government and negotiations between On­ tario and Quebec have prov­ ed in vain. “Accordingly, we have no alternative but to proceed with the legislation’’, said the Minister. The bill empowers the IN EXETER CAMPBELL, “Y FOR EXETER COUNCIL Minister to designate cer­ tain areas of the province for preferential hiring prac­ tices. Possibly Ottawa could be 'designated as an area where construction workers must be Ontario residents. You will recall that last November a counsellor at an institution for the mentally retarded was fired and sub­ sequently convicted of assaulting a 29-year old woman while she was kneel­ ing in a punishment position for allegedly stealing food, However, a grievance settlement board ordered that he be reinstated, saying that the assault was the result of “horseplay”. In the Legislature, the Minister said the counsellor would go back to his job at the Huronia institution, but he vowed he would be “under constant and direct supervi­ sion of a superior residential counsellor until such time as a more satisfactory solution can be found”. Instead of returning the counsellor to his counselling job, the ministry had put him to work at the same salary level in the in­ stitution’s laundry room. The union challenged that move, asking that ministry officials be jailed for con­ tempt. A union spokesman also said in an interview that the union would be “monitoring the monitors” to see whether such direct supervision constitutes harrassment or persecution. The Minister, Keith Nor­ ton, has introduced a bill which would rescind the grievance board’s decision and order a new hearing. If passed, this bill would set a precedent in Canadian labour law because it would invalidate the grievance board’s decision. Pending consultation with union officials is another bill which would give the government power to fire without recourse any employee convicted of using force on residents of a provincially run institution. This legislation could be retroactive. The Deputy Minister of Community and Social Ser­ vices, Mr. Robert Carman, has been found guilty of con­ tempt of court for refusing to i............... C. HARRY RODER, D.C. NORMAN L. RODER, D.C. DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC 84 Panel Lane, STRATHROY Telephone 245-1272 By appointment please CUBS, BEAVERS COLLECT BOTTLES — Saturday, the Exeter packs of the Cubs and Beavers held a bottle drive. Cubs participating in the collection indluded Greg O'Toole and Chris Chapman. . T-A photo Couple mark anniverary Greenway store closes Walper led in the devotions. The Rev. and Mrs. Harold Dobson, Fonthill, renewed store here" can now be friendships here Saturday, written. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Piper, present owners clos­ ed its doors Saturday. No service was held in the United Church Sunday. Many of its members attended the anniversary services in the Grand Bend United Church. The U.C.W. held their November meeting Wednes­ day, at the home of Mrs. Milton Pollock. Mrs. Harvey Eagleson and Mrs. Harvey By MANUEL CURTS GREENWAY The history of the general but an aide to the Minister has stated that the ministry would pay the costs levied against the Deputy. Handing down his judge­ ment, Mr. Justice Lawrence Pennell of the Ontario Supreme Court, said “It was not a pleasant judicial duty to find that a well- intentioned public servant has disobeyed an order of the court, and still less when his purpose was dictated by concern for the well-being of handicapped persons assign­ ed to his care”. and were dinner guests with Evelyn and Manuel Curts. Mrs. Dobson still can’t be beaten at the crokinole table. Mrs. Bill Clarke, London was a visitor Thursday with Lillian Ulens and other friends here. Sunday dinner guests with Mr. and Mrs. Morley Eagleson, Scott and Lisa were Mrs. Eagleson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knight, Exeter. Best wishes are extended’ to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Woodburn on the occasion of their golden wedding an­ niversary. Saturday they held Open House, and Sun­ day were honored at a fami- ’ ly dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Brophey, Blenheim visited relatives and friends in the area last week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Steeper, Parkhill were re­ cent visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bloomfield. The Willing Workers of the United Church held their November meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Eagleson, Saturday evening. By the way: when the grocer informed her that the price of eggs was ninety-six cents a dozen she ex­ claimed: “Why, that’s eight cents for each egg.” “Yes mum,” said the man, “but you must remember that one egg is a whole day’s work for a hen.” JEFFREY BROS. LTD. 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