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PAGE l6, WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 6. 1980. WHITBYFREE PRESS Report from Queen's Park By GEORGE ASHE, MPP (PC-DURHAM WEST) The provincial government recognizes that in this new decade both the Government and Ontario's manufacturers wlll have to make a number of adjustments to meet the challenges that we are facing. There will be certain problema created by any downturn i the economy. We will have to face up to the realities of hlgher energy prices. Hligb interest rates have caused difficulties for small businessmen. We must plan for the full impact (and these are not ail negative) of the tarlff changes that wil begin to' resuit from the Toyko round of the GATT negotiations. We must as a Province, reallstically recognize and deal with investment incentives being offered by other juriffdictions. Today I would llke to outllne what Ontario's Ministry of In- dustry and Tourlsm is doing to, tackle these problems. One of the main objectives of the ministry of industry and Government has opeirned trade offices m11 Dallas and Atiantis tourism is to increase both international and domestic sales of Ontario goods and services through specifie programs of support to the private sector. On seling to international markets, the ministry bas five main pI-ograms. The first la the trade fair and exhibition program, through which the Provincial Governient assista Ontario nianufacturers to exhibit their products to potential buyers around the world. Last year we assisted manufacturers te exhibit their products in the United Kingdom, Mexico, Yugoslavia, Israel, Switzerland and Gemmany, as well as many locations in the United States. Secondly, through the ninistry's capital project missions, Ontario's consulting engineers and potential con- sortia members are introduced to major international trade opportunities. Third is our product introduction program, which introduces Ontario manufactured produc- ta to interested agents and distributors throughout the world. Fourth, our major activity in the promotion of inter- national trade la the trade missions. And finally, the ministry has an export support loan to provide financial assistance to, small Ontario businesses looking to develolp markets abroad. In the United States. Ontario presently has trade offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. On January 22, it was announced that the ministry of industry and tourism will be opening two more trade offices In the United States, one in Dallas and one in Atlanta. Research incicates that the southeastern and south- western areas of the U.S. represent the largest untapped markets for Ontario products. The opening of these two new trade offices will help ensure that Ontario firins get their fair share of the sales potential that is available in these markets. The provincial governinent undertook extensive resear- CONT'D ON PG. 17 Corridor r. '---"I 'JJ u Capers lmy-MARY IMCEACHERN WHITBY TOASTMISTRESS CLUB Tuesday, January 29, saw Jeannette Etter of 30 Calder Ores. in Whitby, elected as the 'charter' President of the newly formed Toastmistress Club. It was a red letter day for the ladies. They not only installed their officers, but also obtained the required nuxnber of membership registrations. to enable them to apply for thier charter. Anyone interested in learnlng more about Toastmistress in asked te cal Lillian North at 668-7479. BOY SCOUTS PAPER DRIVE The second Saturday in February will be the monthly Cub and Scout Paper collection. Please have papers boxed or bundled, in a conspicuous place near the street by 9:00 ami. Remember, this Saturday--Scout and Cub Paper Drive. CORRIDOR CAPERS DANCE Saturday, February 23, will be the loth semi-annual Corridor Capers Baîl. Tickets are $9.00 a couple and many be purchased froni any executive member. February is Heart Month, and the Ratepayers wil be presenting a cheque to the Durham Cardiac Rehabiitation Association. There are some tickets still avallable, so cail early and reserve to-day. Help the Association to assist the Cardiac Centre during 'Heart Month'. SWEET ADELINES DANCE The Sweet Adelines will hold their annual dance at Heydenshore Pavillion on Saturday, February 9. Tickets are $9.00 per couple, including lunch, refreshments, some old time singing and selections. froni the quartette. Cail An- na-Jane Sharrard at 576-2358 for tickets. WI-ICH P.C. DANCE The Whitby P.C. Association will hold a dance at the Cen- tennial Building, Regal Rooni, on Saturday, February 9. Tickets are $10.00 per couple and may be reserved by calling Mildred Henstock at 668-3421. OCEAN FISHERY To the lady in Ajax who telephoned inquiring about the location of the Ocean Fishery in Whitby: - The establish- ment has re-located on Brock Street, south of the 401. It is still well stocked with delectable goodies, oysters, crabs, shrimp, lobster, filets etc. To all you fish loyers, it is a haven of delight, and te boot, you will find the personnel extremely curtious and friendiy. Try it, you'Ul like it. WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH Men's Rally,- St. Stephen's Church, Oshawa, Saturday, February 9th. Dinner - 6: 00 pm. Contact John Whiteside for more details. CORRIDOR RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION The next executive meeting will be held in the Planning Department Board Roomn, Municipal Building, on Tuesday, February l2th at8:00pm. The K-Mart Rond entrance-exit will be discussed. Anyone wishing to attend will be welcomed. CONGRATULATIONS To Shirley and Bob White on the birth of their gran-' ddaughter. Robbie is managing to hold up extremely weil. Please caîl 725-897 with news items. --il