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WhG~ iub usn Forum pagu e d by controversy The Citizens' Forum on Canada's futÙre bas thus far reported that Canadians generally - feel that its native Canadians are not treated fairly that Quebec bas too manyds on the table, and that the level of distruat among politicians remains bigb, according ta Marc K.ealey, a Wihitby reisdent and one of the moderators of tbe forum. On April 11, tbe Whitby Chamber of Commerce and the Whitby Jaycees will bost an open, public forum at 7 p.m. in tbe council chambers of the Whitby Rd. E.,hitby. 55Rsln "Regardless of what individuals feel about tbe forum, it certainly is servixlg a purpoe, says chamber presidentBb Stanley.. "In my view, Canadians have neyer been this vocal gibout the- things* that are affecing their future. Nothing else bas. worked since 1867 in caming to a census, sa, condemning the forum at this stage seeras ridiculous. "In my viewpoint, I believe that, the participants at forum meetings really are halping redesign the c.ountry,"% says Stanley. A inember of the commission, Susan VanDeVele, will be at the April' meeting. For further information, caIl the WhiMtby Chamber of Commerce at 668-4506. Spring business EMlPLOYDMT AND mum~aio gorent with the Ontario Furniture Minister, Barbara MeDougal, signed a Manufacturers' Association at *500,000< industrial adjustment SkIar4>eppler last week seminar planned, Small'business thekey to ending receskésion, says..mirnster , The Federal Business Development Bank, in co.operation with the City of Oshawa economic dexelopment departm1ent, is presentMng the Srng 1991 Businêss Semiînar series. The seminar will be running fi-cm 9 am. ta' noon, on five consecutive Thursdays, com- mencing April 4, with the final session.,on. May 2. AU, seminars, wifl n b angplaceÏat tbe,"rt resource centre- ii' Oshawa, and the priée for eacb seniinar is $65, not including GST. Seminar tapics for the. series include the folloing conducting effective meetings (April 4), understanding Bill 208 (April 11), credit and collections (April 18), managing in turbulent times (April 25), effective customer service (May 2). The Féderal Business, Development Bank is a crown corporation that promnotes tbe creation and devlopment of smali- and 1 medium-sized busiùnesses .in'Canadaý. It provides term bans> and lban guarantees, venture capital,- and-,,;'a, ,broad'. rge of management. training counselling and planning services.. For 'more* information or ta, register for the seminars, cal Michebe Henderson at (416) 576.-6800. 'CORPORATION 0F THE ~ TOWN OFWHITBY 1991 INTERIM TAX NOTICE The second instalment of taxes for 1991 is due and payable Apnli 15,- 1991. If payment is flot received by the due date, penalty will be added on the first day of default and the first day of each calendar month so long as non-payment continues,. at the rate ai 1-1/4 per cent per. month or part tereof. If you have flot received a tàx bill and you are responsible for payment, please contact the Tax Department at 668-5803 to obtain the necessary information. Taxes may be paid at any Whitby bank without bank collection charges, or at the Municipal Office, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario. LYNN PIKE SUPERVISOR OF REVENUE CORPORATION 0F THE ~ TOWN 0F WHITBY GARBAGE COLLECTION GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1991 Garbage nrom'aily collected on Frlday, March 29, 1991, will be collected on Thursdy, March 28, 1991. Blue Box collection normialy collected on Fdduy, March 29, 1991, will be collected on FMlay, Api 5, 1991. If you wish further information, please caîl us. PUBUC WORKS DEPARTMEIIT OPERATIONS CENTRE - 6%kU337 B a By Mile KowalskI Canada's small business sector will belp lead the country out of tbe current recession daims *a federal cabinet minister. Tom Hoclcin, minister of smalh business and taurism, madle this prediction durna oint dinne r meeingoftheWhibyChamber of Cômimerce and Whitby ýJay- cees last week. According ta, Hocicin, Canada's small business oector will be a key, player in reversing tbe economic slowdown now plaguing tbe country. He attrbutes tbis ta, a cbang- ing attitude among bath tbe business community and general public. «Canada bas changed dramati- cally since 1984, the wbole-coun- try is. mucb more entre-' preneurial," said Hockin. «By Canadians sbowing initia- tive, over on» million sinal businesses bave been created in Canada in tbat time.» Although the recession has hurt small business, Hockin con- ceded, «The bankruptcies you read about are only a small percentage of it,YP he said. «'Our'dependancy on big busi-- ness and big governiment and big public institutions bas hessened. «Regardless of wbich political party you support, I think that's healthy for Canada.» Hockin said there are two main reasons.wby small business U«will b elp us come. out of the recession faster." Hie said small companies have leas of an inventory than larg firms and must place orders wit suppliers more frequently. "Tfhere's- also more diversifica'- tion and more ingenuity in the economy, we're not as dépendent on a few big companies," said Hockin. Hockin, who represents aLon- don riding i th Huse of Gom- mons said tisdiversification benefits Cnada. «It d~as terès lsaelace on southern Ontario ta lead the waywe're ail working tagether.» ie e admitting times- are difficuit for many Canadians, Hockin is confident in tbe coun- -try's abiliVty t pull out* of the economic slump. "Sure, we're in a recession but we can snap. back faster than before »he said. Hociin said the manufacturing sector is traditionally the hardest bit in a recession. But bie quoted from a Royal Bank report whicb indicated that despite tbe downturn, Canada's manufacturing base was "9 1/2 p er ýcent stronger" at tbe end of last year. We're' much more fundanien- tally stronger now tban in. 1982 (last recession)," said Hockin. Firing back at critics of the government's bandling of the econorny, Hockin said remiedies HELP KEEP YOUR COMMUNITY CARING AND FRIENDLY! Good Neighb ours Standing by each other. Find out how you can gt your eommunity involve by contacting: e '- 197 Retl- Pesn Comsio ae o eaisacto Gaa.ed The Ministry of Citizenship Office for Senior Citizens' Affairs CALL COLLECT: - (416) 327-2460 -* J ùr«*ie .Ë -*. i ~truwi ~ - suiggested, by the opposition and others Ibave benimplemeinted- butý Without the -anticipiteÏ resuits. «We .wer e -told -ta getinterest rates downï, they are down, but tbinIgs -haven't -taken of»'ad to-higb,1' clown- bU Mves- ment hasn't taken hà Another "panacea" rem .mmen-v' ded by, the -oppositiin ýwas bower. federal taxes, said.Hockin. But even: with cuts 'i cor- porate and indivdual taxes,' the, economy ý,is' stili stagnanit, be Alhug ot blamning m.unici- palitiesa for the problein, Hockint sd,«52 per cent of tbe ta load- on small bsiness is municipal taxes, not federal and provin- cial." Noting that only 12 per cenit of tbe taxes paid. by a business, in Buffalo, for example, are pro- perty taxes, 'Hockin said the entire tax structureý in (3anacfa must be examined. Whiletby man honou red.ý Steve Meeký ,a :Whi*tby cbartered'accountant from .BDO Ward Mallette, bas been ehected a. Fellow of the Institute '. f Cbartered Accountants of Ontario (FCA). The FCA is, given for outstanding service 'ta the cbartered accountancy profesison. The FCA is the highest designation the institute Can. award its own members. Meek i. among 111 new'FCAs electod b~y the ceundil of the institute onMarch 8, bringing'the number of FOAs ini Ontario ta 711, or approximately thrèe per- cent-1 of the institute'. membershi p Ontario F C elections are beld et every tbree years. Any cf'the dinstitutes over, 23,000 members can nominate other chartered accountants tbey believe meet, the demandin g FCA 'criteria.- The criteria require outstanding achievements in such activities, as'- participation in' conimunity, buEdness, professional and charitable organizatios; 'in research, -,teaching, writing or spealdng.on professional matters; ____ __ L lkb.W