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Times Advocate, 1995-05-31, Page 13Vote for the candidate of your choice, but make sure you vote The Times -Advocate has given the candidates in the three ridings covered by our newspaper a chance to tell our readers about themselves and why they should be elected to the provincial Kimble Ainslie Reform candidate - Huron I am very pleased to be the Re form candidate for Huron in this provincial election. As the party leader of Reform Ontario I shall do all I can to ensure that the interests of Huron are represented in the On- tario Legislature and across Onta- rio. It is time Huron had significant leadership representation in the Government of Ontario, not just an- other backbencher, inevitably shunted aside by traditional party discipline. As a 21 year resident of Huron, I have had contacts with all parts of the county through my work, my friends and family. After going to public and high school in Goderich, I had the chance to begin my working life at the Goderich Signal Star as an ad- vertising salesperson. Later, I wrote my masters' thesis on Huron County government for Queen's University. Then in 1977 I ob- tained my first consulting study from Huron County Council. In that study I was pleased to offer some innovative ideas on county restructuring -- recommending against regional government, and in support of local options on pub- lic health and social services. Since the late 1970s, I have conducted market research studies for private businesses in the County and ad- vised local governments periodical- ly on economic development, rec- reation and tourism. Mine has been a sustained contribution to Huron. I am no "Johnny or Sally -come - lately." The central issue of this cam- paign is the proper management of Ontario's finances. Bob Rae and the NDP have placed our public fi- Philip B. Cornish FCP candidate - Huron We cannot afford to carry on with politics as usual in Ontario. The Provincial debt of more than 90 bil- lion dollars is jeopardizing our fu- ture. Not only is our economic well-being at risk, our health care program and educational system are threatened. During the two terms I spent as a councillor for the Town of Clinton from 1990-1994, I witnessed the reckless and shortsighted spending upon which the Provincial govern- ment was embarking. I witnessed the mushrooming of superfluous John Jewitt Liberal candidate - Huron My names is John Jewitt, your Liberal candidate in Huron, and I am pleased to have been given this forum to voice my ideas, opinions, priorities and policies for this up- coming Provincial election. I am proud to be a Liberal and proof of this is my life-long in- volvement in the Liberal party. I be- lieve that our senior levels of gov- ernment must change their ways and begin to live within their finan- cial means. In this election, I am es- pecially proud of the Liberal Par- ty's commitment to putting their fiscal house in order. Lyn McLeod is determined to balance the budget within four years. A Liberal Gov- ernment will introduce legislation that will compel governments to balance their budgets within a giv- en economic cycle. We have also pledged to reduce our expenses by $4.1 billion from non-essential ser- vices, government waste, welfare abuse and cutting the government payroll through attrition. Lean gov- ernment and fiscal responsibility are some of my greatest priorities. Huron County needs a strong ru- ral voice in Ontario. Having farmed in Hullet Township for over Helen Johns PC candidate - Huron Like many of you. when I was growing up, a job and a secure fu- ture were taken for granted in Onta- rio. Today that's not the case. Many of our young people no longer con- sider Ontario to be a province of opportunity, they worry that their future options are being threatened by a huge debt. 1t doesn't have to be like this. A government that recognizes the real problems and is committed to major change can turn things around. I know that Mike Hurls has spent the last 4 years listening and under- stands the changes this province needs. Our Common Sgme policies are fair, do -able and effective. All my life I've tried to practise what I preach. I've been involved in many projects when I felt action was required - I can't sit out this election. We each need to act wisely, strongly and immediately to set this province right again. In all sectors of Huron County, our people are making an unprece- Paul Klopp NDP candidate - Huron It has been an honour to serve the residents of Huron County u your MPP for the past four and a half years. I welcome the Times - Advocate's offer to let me share my views with you. We must all work together to build a better Ontario. Premier Bob Rae has the leadership and experi- ence our province needs. Governing Ontario requires balance and fair- ness. Our campaign routs on three key principles: 1. Continuing support for essen- tial public services like health care. .are f x seniors, education, policing and support for municipalities and local services. 2. Continuing support for jobs and economic growth through suc- cessftd programs like jobsOntario Training which has helped create 773 jobs in Huron County and cut welfare costs. 3. A steady, firm but fair ap- proach to deficit reduction. I respect my opponents, but my experience in government clearly shows that it is silly to promise big tax cuts, to absorb federal Liberal cuts in health care and post- secondary education funding worth nances close to bankruptcy. Credit and bond agencies keep downgrad- ing our provincial credit, thus weakening our Canadian dollar and raising interest rates. The financial mismanagement must stop. It is now evident that we'll be get- ting rid of the NDP on June 8th The NDP therefore is not our current problem. Huron residents must make sure they do not get an other "pig in a poke", after June 8th. We cannot just keep throwing govern- ments out of office, and then giving the next one a shot to mess up the works. Hams and McLeod will be no better than the socialist Rae. We must really think about what is going to work for all our futures, and not just write off all politicians as crooks or worse. If we, all of us, do not take control of the situation and ensure proper government ac- countability over the long term, we are going to get progressively deep- er into trouble. Reform Ontario and I say do not place yourself entirely at the mercy of politicians. Take control. We say support a political option that un - government programs, legislation and bureaucracy that now pervades our lives daily. I fought against it tenaciously. Each of the traditional parties has played a role in bringing us to the present crisis. Empty promises, flattering words and political op- portunism can no longer justify the blind leadership, spotty integrity and fiscal irresponsibility that has been demonstrated. The Family Coalition Party offets 35 years, I strongly recognize the positive contributions rural areas have made to the success of Onta- rio. I have benefitted from the pres- ence of industry in Huron County as an employee of Champion Road Machinery in Goderich and will strive to encourage more industry for our County at Queen's Park. I have also supported small business as the backbone of Ontario's econ- omy and will continue to be a voice for small business. Huron County has a lot to offer. It's time for Queen's Park to recognize our contributions. Huron County needs someone who will make Health Care a prior- ity. With my work on the Seaforth Hospital Board I have contributed to the success of local hospitals. At a time when previous Tory govern - dented call for the restoration of sound fiscal management, includ- ing the responsible operation of government. The citizens of Huron County are looking for real leader- ship in what many consider has be- come a "valueless" society. Most of all, Huron County needs a strong MPP who will listen to constituents and effectively represent their val- ues and interests at Queens Park. Someone who has the busines.4. ability and the will to help make' difficult choices. My formal education (Degrees in Economics, Commerce and a Mas- ters Degree in Business Adminis- tration) has broadened my perspec- tive and with 13 years business management experience, I under - billions, balance the budget and continue funding for essential pub- lic services all at the same time. It simply does not add up. I will not offer unrealistic promises of a big tax cut. We must maintain our com- mitments to health care, to seniors, to jobs and e000 g owth and to balancing the In other words. I support a bdanced and fair approach. As a fifth generation Huron County fanner, it is a groat honour to serve as Parliamentary Assistant to Agriculture. Food and Rural Af- fairs Minister Elmer Buchanan. Since 1990, I have helped shape the Bob Rae Government's agriculture policy. New whole farm safety nets, effi- cient him finance programs like legislature. We hope you find the information informative and helpful when it comes time to make your decision on June 8. derstands that voters know their own interests, and voters, as a whole, can do a better job making political and economic choices for the future. Support direct democra- cy. Direct democracy ensures that you take control of political choic- es. By direct citizen voting on leg- islation, i.e. voting regularly by tel- ephone from your home, you can choose what kind of public services you want, what size of deficit you want, what level of taxation you want, and nobody gets to dictate to you. Not party bosses, not special interest groups, not the Tories, the Grits nor the Socialists. Reform Ontario and I have policy positions that we are recommend- ing, and these recommendations are meant to initiate debate on the kind of government we all need. For example, we recommend a balanced budget by fiscal year end- ing 1997-98, i.e. in the two fiscal years after 1995, with $6 billion dollars in spending cuts per year. We recommend a balanced bud - a distinct alternative in this elec- tion. As the Family Coalition Party candidate for Huron riding I am committed to representation that is grounded on moral princi- ples that have evaporated from the political lexicon. Without preemi- nent guiding convictions to govern decision making, political policies will yield only disappointment and frustration. Based on principles of resource- fulness, discernment, frugality, ments were closing hospitals, I was on the front line fighting against closures. I will remind Queen's Park that our hospitals are valuable and essential assets to our communities. Huron County also needs some- one who has a commitment to strong, efficient and responsible ed- ucation in our schools. I have wit- nessed firsthand the strengths and shortcomings in our educational system during my 14 years on the Board of Education. I have enjoyed working with young people and will keep their interests in mind as we move into the 21st century. Huron County needs someone who recognizes that the ordinary working person feels exploited by the high levels of taxation. Our Lib- eral party has the only realistic plan stand the realities of business and the need to operate within a budget. I live in Exeter with my husband, Larry, and our two sons. As a busi- ness woman and as a wife and mother, and having parents who are now seniors, I understand the push and pull of modern day life. As Di- rector and Treasurer of the Huron United Way and through my volun- teer math and english tutoring at a local school, I've become very aware of the special demands we have in Huron County. I also understand that someone has to help us out of the financial mess we are now in. I am commit- ted to undertaking this role for the citizens of Huron County. It's my way of making a difference. And FarmPLUS and the Feeder Cattle and Commodity Loan Programs, a growing ethanol industry, stable funding for the OFA and CFFO, a solid program for rural develop- ment through jobsOntairo Commu- nity Action and a long-term com- mitment to the Farm Tax Rebate Program are now in in place. These actions will help rural Ontario meet the future with confidence. We should all remember that a strong agricultural economy benefits eve- ryone. Ontario's fiscal situation is a con- cern. But let's look at the whole story. The Social Contract was a difficult decision but I believe it was the por!ect one. By asking eve- ryone on the province's payroll to take a little less, we saved 40,000 get, first, then tax cuts after 1998, starting with the retail sales tax re- duced from 8% to 5% over three years. We say a balanced budget is the first action to reform govern- ment not the only one, as the Tories • and Grits say. We say that parents should be al- lowed as much "School choice" as they want, to ensure a proper basic education for their children. We are opposed to farm unioniza- tion and will encourage repeal of legislation requiring compulsory check -off of "general farm organi- zation" membership dues. We want a complete overhaul of the Employer Health Tax program to remove this harsh corporate tax on small business, to be replaced with an equitable source deduction system. We favour the gradual privatiza- tion of Ontario Hydro, beginning with Ontario Hydro's electrical gen- erating system, allowing for co gen- eration between Hydro and the pri- vate sector. We recommend that Ontario honesty, justice and accountability, the Family Coalition Party is committed to wholesale reform of the educational system, availability of essential health care services, eliminating government waste and bureaucracy and stricter criminal justice and social assistance sys- tems. I challenge you to opt for a real alternative before it is too late. You can make a difference. to reduce taxation by 5% over 5 years. Credibility is the key issue in politics today: By listening to people's concerns and ideas and by being open-minded and willing to consider change, I have earned the respect of my community. I am proud of the many endorsements I have received by respected mem- bers of our Huron County commu- nities. I am also proud of the en- dorsements the Liberal party's plan has received from leading experts in their fields. Huron County hassent a clear message that it wants governments to change. The Liberal Party be- lieves that we have to be more ac- countable to our constituents. We have, in our plan, included reforms that allow MPPs to vote more free- ly without being silenced in the it's my way of making sure each of us can face the future with confi- dence. I am personally committed to Common Sense government. Af- ter all, only with fiscal responsibil- ity and real leadership can we pro- tect the programs you and I care about. My campaign is grounded in the belief that each of us understands that the provincial economy is sti- fled by debt, yet spending remains out of control. We need practical solutions as detailed in the Com- mon Sense Revolution and Com- mon Sense mailers you received, like those you will see in my cam- paign video, and those you can ac - jobs and S6 billion. Slashing pro- grams people need is not the an- swer. Laying off thousands, like the federal government and my oppo- nents are proposing is not the an- swer. A steady, firm but fair ap- proach has cut the deficit in half since the recession. Ontario is on track for a balanced budget in 1997. Improving. efficiency and pre- venting fraud is important to the Rae Oovernment. The new Ontario Photo Health Card will eliminate S65 million in fraud each year.'The new case-by-case review of every welfare file will save taxpayers money and protect the system for those truly in need. In conclusion, may I suggest that you examine the opposing plat - should be a "right to work" province where free collective bargaining is encouraged, where first contracts are not subject to special legislation, and replacement workers were not banned. We say that Workers Com- pensation should be privatized. We recommend welfare benefits be cut back 20%, and family bene- fits be held to 5 years. We say it is time to get govern- ments off our backs. On June 8th vote Reform Ontario, vote Dr. Kim- *ble Ainslie, leader of Reform Onta- rio. caucus. No one party has a monopoly on Common Sense. The Liberal Party has the people, the plan and the common sense to get Ontario Working again. I would appreciate your support on June 8. cess at my internet address. It's time to restore hope and op- portunity. That's just Common Sense. forms very closely. In the past, would-be politicians have made many promises. Let's be realistic. We know that there are tough deci- sions ahead. Premier Rae and I will choose the balanced and fair ap- proach.