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THE NEW TANNERTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010 9House of Commons reform motion passesA motion to reform lions of Canadians follow promised to reconnect Can-Question Period, moved Question Period each and adians with the democratic by Michael Chong, Mem-every day.institutions that belong to ber of Parliament for According to recent us all, said Chong. He Wellington-Halton Hills, Nanos-Policy Options added, Question Period passed in the House of poll, Canadians over-reform is a first, but im-Commons last Thursday whelmingly disapprove portant, step toward the by a vote of 235 to 44. The of the behaviour in Ques-reform of Parliament.motion orders the Standing tion Period. Furthermore, I want to thank all my Committee on Procedure more than four out of ten colleagues, from both and House Affairs to study Canadians refused to vote sides of the aisle, for their various options and pro-in the last election, the support, advice and en-pose changes to reform lowest voter turnout since couragement. Chong Question Period, and to Confederation. Both facts said. He added, I also complete this task within are evidence of a growing want to thank our local six months.gap between Canadians Wellington-Halton Hills The centre of Canadian and their Parliament. riding association for their democracy is Parliament, Chongs motion propos-ideas, many of which were and the heart of Parliament es six changes to reform incorporated into this mo-APPLE CIDER SALES: Ewan Williams (seated left) with older brother Cal-is daily Question Period in Question Period, in order tion. Their support and lum were open for business on Thanksgiving weekend hoping to attract thirsty the House of Commons. to improve decorum, ele-sound counsel have been customers in the village of Eden Mills. Denise Paulsen photoFor 45 minutes each day, vate debate and restore the invaluable.Question Period provides ability of Members of Par-Chongs final comment Members of Parliament liament to represent their was that, This motion Guelph/Eramosa council an opportunity to hold the constituents by asking proves that you can build government to account by questions of the govern-bi-partisan consensus and asking questions. Through ment.get things done for all the national media, mil-During an election, I Canadians.candidates have their say By Frances NiblockWard two candidate John Gough: (Eluding to a question about developing Michael Chong Chair Candidates vying for a Guelph/Eram-an equine feature in the Township) osa Township Council seat introduced Gough asked, how can we differentiate themselves to voters at an all candidates ourselves from everything else around meeting last Wednesday in Rockwood. us? I think we do need to do that. I think of Heritage CommitteeAfter hearing biographical information I can make a differencefor each candidate, ratepayers posed Ward three incumbent Councillor questions to the hopefuls, and then each Doug Breen: Its been an honour to Michael Chong, Wel-spam and not-for-profit Committee studies and re-candidate was asked to briefly sum up.be here since 1997 when I first ran for lington-Halton Hills MP, legislation.ports on matters related to Heres what they had to say.council. I think that Ive shown myself was elected Chair of The House of Commons public broadcasting, Can-Mayor Chris White: You can walk to be fair, I think Ive shown myself to the House of Commons Standing Committee on adian history and heritage, out that door and see things that this be reasonable. Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage was amateur sports, and the council has done theres a splash pad Ward three challenger Teressa Gib-Canadian Heritage last created in 1994, and audio, visual and literary right there, theres a medical centre there son Smye: We all worry about the taxes week Chong was nominat-provides oversight over arts.and weve provided services to this com-whether we live here or not. My campaign ed by fellow Conservative, the activities and spend-Thirteen years ago, I munity with budgets that have remained revolves around fiscal responsibility and Dean Del Mastro, and his ing of the Department of co-founded the Dominion at inflation, so I hope you like the direc-accountability and Im, asking for your nomination received the Canadian Heritage. The Institute (now the Histor-tion we are going in.vote on October 25.unanimous consent of Department of Canadian ica-Dominion Institute), Mayoral candidate Clint Martin: Incumbent Ward four Council-the other members of the Heritage is responsible an organization commit-(The Township) is being sued on a regu-lor John Scott: What is the role of a committee.for national policies and ted to raising awareness lar basisI think I know why, but I cant councillor? It is to develop and evaluate Committees are where programs that promote about Canadian history prove it. You dont get sued if you do programs and policies, to provide servi-much of and civics, said Chong. the work of Par-Canadian content, fos-everything right. Per capita we have the ces and solid administrative practices He added, So, Im happy liament takes place. Its ter cultural participation, highest insurance policy costs in South-to have financial integrity, to achieve con-an honour to chair this committee, to be entrusted active citizenship and ern Ontario. sensus between all members of council wto promote Canadas arts ith the responsibility participation in Canadas Ward one acclaimed newcomer before moving on to something new...and heritage, which touch to chair this committee, civic life, and strength-David Wolk: Good government at all Ward four challenger Steve Liebig: sathe lives of so many Can-id Chong, who added, en connections among levels commits to information transpar-Over the years Ive heard you say it has Imadians. looking forward to Canadians. As well, the ency. You deserve nothing less, and thats to stop. Garbage costs, taxes, business working with all members what Im committed to deliver.developments, and housing develop-and parties to ensure the Tis the Season...Ward two incumbent Councillor ments Im here to listen to you, to WMINATINEproper functioning of this TREPwNRoger Knapp: Not seeking re-election.ork with you without any of the crap AACNKACAVGEcommittee.AEILSWTo Prepare YourAard two candidate Cory Woods: and get things done efficiently, properly BLEChongs election to Voter turnout in 2003 was only 29 per and within budgetChair of Canadian Herit-cenCounty Council Ward 7 candidate Car For Wintert, and in 2006, it was only 40 per cent age will end his role as and that means, in essence, that only Don McKay, (His wife Barbara is not Chair of the Industry WE WILL BE OPEN ON SATURDAYSthree or four of very 10 eligible voters seeking re-election): I would bring my Committee. I want to actually do come out and vote. That num-managerial experience of the past 40 Starting October 16 - 8am to Noonthank Industry Committee ber really surprised me Id like to see years to work and look at decisions that members for their confi-100 percent (turnout).need to be made on your behalf. Im a OIL SPRAYING SEASON NOW ON dence over the last two Ward two candidate Nick Dalton: high-energy, dedicated, sincere, outgoing years. We accomplished RECEIVE 10% OFFI think that one of things I can bring to and knowledgeable team player.much, holding hearings council is a different way of thinking as County Council Ward 7 candidate on the auto sector in the 108 Station St. 519-856-1531 a small independent businessman and Bill Cloutis: All I can say is Im asking spring of 2008, hearings someone who is involved in agriculture, for everyones support to allow me to be on the census this past ROCKWOODI think that perhaps my views will be of their voice and representative at County summer, and passing anti-(Just South of the Rockmosa Centre and Library)greater advantageCouncil.