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Wednesday, December 8, 2004 Orona Weekly Times - 5 Staying in Touch MPP John O'Toole Bill 154 Would Give Ontarians a Bigger Tax Credit for Medical Expenses In the Legislature last week, I introduced a Private Member's Bill that would, if passed, give Ontarians a bigger tax credit for medical expenses. At present, a tax credit applies only to medical expenses above $2,000 or 6% of a person's income, whichever is less. My bill (Bill 154) would remove this minimum amount and allow all Ontario taxpayers to receive a tax credit. This Bill is in response to the provincial government's new health tax and the recent de-listing of OHIP coverage in chiropractic, chiropractic, physiotherapy and optometry optometry services. I have received numerous calls and letters from constituents constituents who are angered by the de-listing of OHIP services. services. The provincial government government is charging us more for health care, but giving less. It's important to help Ontarians keep more of their hard- earned money by allowing them to claim a tax credit for medical expenses. More importantly, my Bill will help to ensure Ontario citizens can afford the medical care they need. In response to my legislation, legislation, Dr. Dean Wright, President of the Ontario Chiropractic Association, said the December 1st elimination of funding for chiropractic patients has increased the financial barrier to access to health care for the people of Ontario. "By allowing all Ontarians to claim a tax credit for their health care expenses--including expenses--including chiropractic care--the Province can partially partially reduce the negative impacts of this previous decision," decision," Dr. Wright said. Greenbelt Update Last week in the Ontario Legislature, the Official Opposition asked the McGuinty government not to rush its greenbelt legislation through the House this month. The government has refused to seek more public input. However, the Opposition will continue to press for proper consultation before the greenbelt greenbelt plan becomes law. The Opposition is calling for review by an all-party committee committee as well as more public input. What's the rush? Why not take the time and get it right? Everyone agrees with the importance of preserving agricultural agricultural land and protecting the environment. However, farmers are concerned about the devaluation of their land without compensation from the government. There are also concerns over what criteria criteria were used in establishing greenbelt boundaries and whether the boundaries were set by science or "political science." science." Questions over the rights of property owners living living under greenbelt laws must also be answered". The greenbelt greenbelt plan includes 1.8 million acres and hundreds of communities. communities. The provincial government government must take the time to seek input. Provincial Government Won't Help Film Industry In Toronto last week, Ontario's PC leader, John Tory, called on Premier McGuinty to keep his promise of tax credits for the film industry. Dalton McGuinty ran on a platform that promised promised to "boost the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit from 20% to 33%" and "introduce a new feature film component of the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit and increase this credit from 20% to 40% of eligible expenditures." Neither promise promise has been kept. Since 2003, foreign production production of films in Ontario dropped 36 per cent and the industry predicts a further drop of 20% to 25% this year. Other jurisdictions such as Manitoba and Newfoundland have lowered taxes to attract production, but Ontario has taken no similar action to stop the loss of additional jobs. In fact, in the 14 months since taking office, the McGuinty Liberals have taken;no new action to stem the tide of film production leaving Ontario, except implementing a tax credit announced by the previous previous government in the budget of 2003. When in government, the Progressive Conservatives had introduced film industry tax credits. We saw this as a strategy to create jobs and promote promote Ontario. "The dollar's value is rising and Ontario has more competition. competition. Other provinces are taking taking action, using the same tax credit and incentive model that we developed. And while Manitoba has a 35 percent production tax credit for labor expenses, and Newfoundland offers 40 percent, the Ontario Liberals offer a mere 20 percent," percent," said Mr. Tory. "That's not action, Mr. McGuinty, that's turning your back to the cameras." Liberal Legislation Cancels $85 million in Tax Credits Last week in the Ontario Legislature, the provincial government introduced Legis-lation in Bill 149 that will cancel tax credits such as the Workplace Childcare Tax Incentive ($10 million) and the Workplace Accessibility Tax Incentive ($7 million.) This agreement also increases the Employer Health Tax by subjecting employee benefits, profit sharing, stock options and salary deferral plants to this tax. Bill 149 introduces a modest seniors tax credit averaging $125. However, the Seniors' Education Property Tax Credit announced in our government's 2003 budget and repealed by the Liberals would have provided an average average credit of $475 for more O'TOOLE see page 7 Leading the Yfay ISALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE www.mimicipaHtyxlarlnfltoii.on.ca Municipal Act, 2001 Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 16 December 2004, at the Municipal Office, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the Municipal Office, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6. Description of Land: Roll No. 18 17 010 070 03654 0000 PIN 26589-0034(LT) Parcel 6-1 Section 40M1798 Lot 6 Plan 40M1798 Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40) File No. 03-13 Minimum Tender Amount $ 24,102.49 Description of Land: Roll No. 18 17 010 070 03678 0000 PIN 26589-0026(LT) Parcel 6-1 Section 40M1799 Lot 6 Plan 40M1799 Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40) File No. 03-14 Minimum Tender Amount $ 25,796.89 ' . V I onri- Dnii m« ir 17 mo 120 18600 0000 PIN 26716-0146(LT) Lots 28, 29 and part of Lot 30 and Part of Park Lots 1 andTpian H50066 geographic Township of Darlington now Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40) being the lands described in Instrument No. N27032 File No. 03-23 , Minimum Tender Amount $ 10,590.27 . ,. r, „ nft - Dn \\ Kin 1ft 17 020 120 20800 0000 PIN 26644-0007(LT) Part Lot 13 lying North of the CNR, Broken Front Concession'geographic Township of Darlington (formerly Townof M^°w Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality Of Durham (No. 40) designated as Parts 1 to 4, 7, 8 and 11 to 15, Plan 10R3984 File No. 03-42 Minimum Tender Amount $ 7,463.88 r. . bum 40 \-r non ion onftsn nnno PINs 26644-0008(LT) and 26644-0009 (LT) Part lot 12 lying North of the CN^Broken^Front Conceiion geographic Township of Darlington (formerly Town of Bowmanville) now Municipality of Clarington R^on"fdpaW ofDu^am 9 (No 40) designated firstly as Parts 5, 9,16 and 17, Plan 10R3984 and secondly as Parts 6,10,18, 19 and 20, Plan 10R3984 File No. 0343 Minimum Tender Amount $ 6,688.40 _ . tinn nf Land . Ro „ No 1817 020 130 008000000 PIN 26644-0016(LT) Lot 11 and Part of Lots 12 to 19 inclusive, Plan H- Minimum Tender Amount $ 5,590.14 amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act. 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser vrill be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Note: G.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser. For further Information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Lou Ann Birkett, Purchasing Manager The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 (905)623-3379 . .... . responsible for the procedures under that Act.