THE HERALD Wedoeaday July 12 1W Page Government wants to get out of the way- Wilson The federal Progressive Conser vative party wants to get out of the way of the private sector Finance Minister Michael Wilson told a crowd of over 200 gathered for a fundraismg dinner Hornby Tuesday night The finance minister was in Hills to promote the new tax system that levels a nine per cent tax on almost all manufac tured goods He was also here to show support for local PC Halton- Peel MP Garth Turner We have generated and built a better Canada a stronger Canada a Canada that is able to build more Mr Wilson told the crowd The governments aim is toward removing obstacles to foreign in vestment and toward privatiza tion of companies that no longer serve a public service Mr Wilson said The new tax will come into effect Jan 1 next year and will affect most of the things we buy in Canada Todays services dont bear any tax said the finance minister but that will change in 1990 Mr Wilson said the former Liberal government was to blame for Canadas increasing deficit Government spending is at its lowest point since the 1960s Mr Wilson said The government makes less revenue now than it did in the 1970s and in the pressure cooker came off and Canada had one of its worst reces sions The government of the day was treating the symptoms of the pro blem and not dealing with the cause Mr Wilson said The Conservatives planned to reduce the federal deficit on a gradual basis after taking power in We knew we couldnt do it over night said the finance minister But he said the Conservatives have a clear sense of direction and the aim is to reduce the deficit and to create a fairer tax system If Canada is going to have a future it must solve todays pro blems said Mr Turner I think the deficit is too high and I think we still spend too much moneys Spending this money has put Canadians at the breaking point of taxation hesaiU We hope we can find the government ways to turn this tax steam roller back Although Mr Turner said there are problems- with a growing deficit that sits at billion Canada has hope for recovery We are not without our pro blems but we are also not without leaders he said It will take discipline to reduce the federal deficit the finance minister said He agreed with Mr Turner who said the budget is too much on the revenue side But he added the easy areas to cut are gone The government has some tough decisions to make The dinner at former Transport Minister James Snows farm in Hornby Tuesday followed a tax committee meeting of Halton Hills members The dinner was a plate and held to raise funds for Mr Turners HaltonPeel Conservatives and to give the finance minister a forum to express the partys stance on tax reform Guests Halton Hills and surrounding areas were able to meet with and speak to Mr Wilson Good service good coverage goodprice- Thats State Rum insurance ROBERT TAIT INSURANCE AGENCY LTD Qualph Georgetown 8731833 Like a good neighbor State Farm is there STAT FARM INSURANCt Members of the press asked Mr Turner if he found the transition from newspaper editor of the Toronto Sun to House of Commons Member of Parliament a difficult one Theres been some heat but thats okay Ive enjoyed it said the MP was probably the only guy in Canada who supported Michael Wilson and supported Douglas Small the Global news reporter who first leaked the federal governments budget in April He said he is no longer a colum nist who criticizes Michael Wilson from a distance but now understands that the finance minister is decent and honorable These Stores Have The Convenient Hours To Serve You DELREX SMOKE SHOP LTD St Clair Ice Cream Cones GEORGETOWN MARKET PLACE Lottery Agent Variety Post Office OPEN 24 HOURS 7 PAYS MOVIE RENTALS Guetph St GEORGETOWN KEEP COOL THIS SUMMER With A Professionally Installed Sunroof From Tidy Car SUNROOF SALE Let the sun shine In and let the hot air out with a beautifully and professionally Installed sunroof From 00 DRY CLE INTERIORS A RUNNING BOARDS FABRIC SUNROOFS FW STRIPING VINYL ROOF REVITALIZING RUST PROOFING SPLASH GUARDS TOUCH UP PAINT CAR COVERS WINDOW TINTING oeezee RUNNING BOARDS instauatidm A Fun Line of Custom Car Truck Accessories 8730570 265 Guelph St Georgetown Rial Window Tinting Nftryl pep Firwtili and MoWkg OPEN MotLTtnre Fridty Satniliy 8 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT People Come First At Mil PATRICK JOHN BAGIN Calm Wist with won mm MMLMMMCimauID I k Sam Best Buys This Week FBI Sprint Beef 110 no 7UP 39 tram July 10th to July 1989 HALTON HILLS IGA Guelph Street Georgetown