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McLeod: Additional taxes will prolong recession 'By Mario Boucher More taxes to Ontarians by the rovincial government will pro- Iong the current recession, says the provincial leader of the oppo- sition. Lyn McLeod leader ofýthe pro- vincial LàberaÏ party, said at* a Chaïnber Of ComÎmerce luncheon in Whitby last week. that, the time is hlot right for more tax increases. «Surely1 if bidn a sound economy i8 the goal now is not the time to raise taxes,» she said. "An increase in taxes at this time will take more xnoney out of the pockets cf already nervous consumners and further under- mine business confidence,» she said. McIeod said there has been no noticeable improvement in the current econoniic climate s ine the NDP government took e in the fan-of 990. «OntarlMois' home ,to 38 per cent of Canada's work, force, yet 80 per> cent of- the country' job Iosses duringthe recession have been borne by the peple cf the province,» she said. Unemployment continues to rise, hovering at a 10.5 per cent rate, and more than one million people need sonxe-formi of social assistance, she said. UWe have seen a governinent that bas tried te spend its way out of a recession, building a budget more on a wish and prayer than on realistic financial. economy.ý "In these critical times, it is essential that government set clear priorities and make the tough choices that have to be made,» she said. <During a question and answer period, McLeod said any govern- ment has a deficit during, a recession but it would have been as high if different decisions had been made by the provin-ce. Everybody mus3t continue te push the 'goverrnments toward public interest, she said. ------- --eèd--U--; Whitby's population icreased almost 34 per cent from 1986 te 1991, says Mayor Tom Edwards. Quotingfigures froni Statisitics Canada, Edwards says the 1991 census shows Whitby with a population of 61,281, up 33.7 percent froüi 1986. That makes Whitby the 35th largest community nOntario and the 75th largest ini Canada, Edwards said Monday night at an operations commfttee meet- LYN McLEOD projectonsý,» she said. 1 «Men jobs are created, un- employment and, social 'assis- tance costs go down, and the revenues from real" economic growth start te increase,» she said. McLeod said there are many ways the governMent can help stimulate an ecoiiic recovery and proper developent, includL- ing fiancing forothe small and medium-sized businesses, encourage businesses'te be lea- ders in the hi-tech field, a.nd build invester confidence in our wrought-iron, & wicker patio furniture. Prices start at only $239. 430-211 <2.(FAX 430-61-13) [golf e * f SOMERST' WINDOW DRESSINGS j, t.SmringWhtby Since 1987 !; I "We're On. The Move To Serve You Better!' Somnerset Window Dressfings is goud to announce our glisécii te cubes:es new Complete IN-H H PPING Service! We ds Caiona-Eercise room; modern corltloniflg; Ejyyorcas specialize in; venetians, verticals, drapery, buldng& fduln eulmen;eites shutters, bedspreads and co-ordinated accessories. tsigcoperz adérgam B PONM T0 And we provide FREE DELIV ERY direct to your door! ua hiripool; sun tannlng; babysing; (o'aenn eae h ih Cali us to bring'our extensive Une of window k M /ýnic =Q" wde0r rm; tree parking. amydm. coverings and ideas ÉXht into your home! For hopat hme ervie ad FRE dlivi .. Eu opeail Wome>s i 216 Marý 5t. Ee',- Whitby 668-3483 In-store Financing Avajlàble HERFrAGEHOUSE-limited =M CE ----Monday closed, Tues. - Thurs 10:00 - 6:00, Fri. 10:00 - 9:00, Sat. 9:30 - 5:30.1