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L PAGE A4 The Canadian Statesman November is, 200G www.durhamrccjian.com Dion shares views with local students Walter Passarclla / Metroland Durham Region Media Group Liberal leadership hopeful Stéphane Dion speaks out on environmental issues to Bowinanville High School students at a gathering held in the school auditorium.' Cross-border emissions subject of petition DURHAM -The Region has signed on with a number of Canadian municipalities to fight against harmful emissions emissions floating over die border from the U.S. Sierra Legal filed a petition petition on behalf of Canadian Canadian municipalities, including including Durham Region, representing a population of more than five million. The petition, formally filed with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Nov. 1, asks die agency to reduce contaminant emissions from the 150 coal-fired power plants in seven midwestern states. We can be reached at 905-579-4400 This Week E 0 0 ■ c 0 9) 4) L E <0 £ k 3 *0 If You Are... Moving Expecting a Baby Planning a Wedding New Business Appointment Looking fora Career Call Welcome Wagon Today! Call: Internet: 1905-434-2010 www.welcomewagon.ca; It'S absolutely FREE! Mn S2Sf ly INTOWNE GALLERY & GIFT SHOPPE Meet the Artist Walter Campbell Saturday, November 18, l-3pm Have your print personally signed in gold leaf! Ideal for gift giving or adding to your collection. From page A1 not only part of die problem." Being environmentally aware and proactive could help drive die economy, predicted Mr. Dion. "We'll do it, tiien we'll export our solutions to the world and dien we'll make a lot of money with it," he said. Demanding industry meet "demanding but reasonable targets" in terms of emissions is key, he noted. As well, tiiere needs to be environmental tax reform. "We need to say to companies, if you want to enjoy tills tax regime, you need to do some- tiling for die country" like maintain maintain production levels while decreasing emissions, he said. It's entirely possible to have a rich economy while being environmentally environmentally responsible, said die leadership hopeful. "For example, Sweden will be almost carbon-free by 2020. They will not have killed off die economy because of tiiat. They will have a much more competitive competitive economy." Mr. Dion accepted questions from students and members of die public, including one ask- ~ ing how he felt about adopting a three-strike model on crime, similar to tiiat found in some areas of die Uni ted Slates. "It's important to (see) a difference difference ... between an ally and a role model," sometiiing Mr. Dion said current Prime Minister Minister Stephen Harper is not doing. "The US is a great ally but it's not a model ...The choice between soft on crime or tough on crime is not the right choice. We need to be smart on crime." Mr. Dion said he has a specific and reasonable goal, should he become Prime Minister. "My goal for my country is to , see Canada on the podium of a sustainable economy ...and if we're rich and Liberal, we'll share," he said. The Liberals elect their new leader Dec. 2. Morning Mist Six more New Releases and other images available. Historic Downtown Bowmanville, 7 King Street East 905-623-6411 filers Correction Notice This week's Zellers Newspaper Ad dated Friday, November 10th - Sunday, November 12th, 2006 incorrectly advertised ALL Women's T-shirts at 40% off They should have been advertised as ALL Women's Cherokee® T-shirts at 40% off The regular & sale prices remain the same. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, Serving Durham Region Since 1979 SgSFM": 1 - f. V't