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Deal involved more than just trade At last, a deal has been struck between Canada and the United States on the "Buy American" legislation. This was the $787-billion American stimulus package whereby all U.S. federal government funding for American states' and municipalities' infrastructure projects had to be 100% American content. In essence, this slammed the door on Canadian companies doing business in the States yet at the same time American firms still had unencumbered access to Canadian infrastructure projects. Remember the Canadian firm, IPEX, that had its pipes ripped out of the ground in California because they had "Made in Canada" on them? Our council was the first municipality in Canada to stand up to this American protectionist policy. Halton Hills was known across the country, and in American, British and Japanese newspapers. We had support from municipalities and politicians from across the nation. The issue landed in the Prime Minister's office and then U.S. President Barack Obama's office. John Hayward of Hayward Gordon, located here in Halton Hills, was terrific in getting the word out through the media that Canada was being shafted by the Buy American policy. The Americans did rag the puck and ran out the clock, however, the new agreement does give a sound framework to open up the border. There are conflicting reports to whether this is a good or bad deal. The devil is in the details. What I do know is both countries rely on trade and must work together in order 7 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Rick Bonnette to be prosperous. Who would have known that the Town of Halton Hills would play a significant role in this international story? More importantly, this isn't just about a trade deal, it's about people. It's about protecting Canadian workers, families, businesses and communities. ··· Congratulations to Finn Poulstrup on being selected this year's Hockey Heritage Award recipient. Finn has been a tireless supporter for hockey in Georgetown. ··· Good luck to Heather McIsaac, provincial boxing champion who will be representing Acton, Halton Hills and Ontario at the Canadian National Boxing Championships in Halifax, February 23-27. ··· Congratulations to the following businesses that have opened in Halton Hills: · Renaissance Woman's Boutique, located in Young's Pharmacy · Inkwell Montessori School · Dominos Pizza in Acton --Rick Bonnette is the mayor of Halton Hills Gourmet Frozen Foods 519-853-0311 · (800)-387-4039 · OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9 AM - 6 PM www.macmillans.ca HWY. 7, 1 MILE WEST OF ACTON · 8" READY TO BAKE - LATTICE TOP FRUIT PIES Apple Caramel, Peach-Raspberry, Bumbleberry or Apple Cranberry SWEET DEALS... $ 9.99 · READY TO BAKE - MINI CINNAMON BUNS $ 24 PK. 6.99 *3 FOR (Reg. $4.99 each) (Reg. $8.99) · FIESTA FRUIT SALAD Peaches, Strawberries & Blackberries 2 KG 9.99 (Reg. $15.99) SHOP & COMPARE... 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Taxes, license, insurance and lien registration (if applicable) are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometres. Retailer may lease for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. Limited time financing offers based on new 2010 Honda models. Finance example based on new 2010 Civic DX Sedan, model FA1E2AEX available through Honda Financial Services on approved credit. MSRP is $17,420 (TURN-KEY PRICE includes $1,430 freight and PDI, and environmental and OMVIC fees) financed at 0.9% APR equals $297.02 per month for 60 months. Cost of borrowing is $401.43 for a total obligation of $17,821.43. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Retailer order / trade may be necessary. ¥Prices lowered by $500 on all new 2010 Accord 4-cylinder models; by $1,000 on all new 2010 Accord V6 models; by $1,000 on all new 2010 Civic models except Hybrid; by $1,500 on all new 2010 CR-V models. #/£/Offers valid from January 27th, 2010 through March 1st, 2010 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for Ontario residents at Ontario Honda Dealers. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. See your Honda retailer for full details. *As reported by Canadian manufacturers for calendar year 2009. 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