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5| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,A ugust 2,2018 theifp.ca Doug Ford's Friday morning announce- ment left Halton Hills councillor and Hal- ton Region representative Jane Fogal with a sense of uneasiness. "I feel very disappointed that a brand new government would come in and do something without consultation," says Fo- gal. She calls the provincial government's decision to eliminate the regional chair po- sitions in neighbouring regions, and cut To- ronto city council nearly in half, "arbitrary and without warning." The provincial government announced that they will be eliminating elections for the regional chair positions in York, Peel, Muskoka and Niagara before the Oct. 22 municipal elections, in an effort to reduce the size of government at all levels in Onta- rio. This move comes with a plan to reduce the number of Toronto city councillors in half. "One thing every politician at every level and in every region needs to remember, is that we all share the same boss," said Ford in a statement. "We all work for the people." Fogal says that while it appears Halton Region remains unaffected by the move, it leaves her feeling uneasy about what could happen next. "This particular action looks vindictive to me," she said, noting that the decision to have regional chair in those municipalities was one that was made by the previous Lib- eral government. "It's targeted." Fogal says she fears that other programs could be radically changed or eliminated without warning or consultation. "Ultimately, they [the province] can change everything," she said. "It's perplex- ing and disappointing and leaves us with a feeling of what's next." Milton councillor and Regional repre- NEWS 'ARBITRARY AND WITHOUT WARNING': HALTON POLITICIANS REACT TO FORD ANNOUNCEMENT ALEXANDRA HECK aheck@metroland.com PC Party Leader Doug Ford spoke with the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, Milton Chamber of Commerce, and Burlington Chamber of Commerce members during a luncheon at the Burlington Convention Centre on Thursday afternoon. Nikki Wesley/Metroland See COLIN, page 23 Find local professionals here every Thursday! For advertising information please call 905-234-1018 or email kkosonic@theifp.ca Professionals Ask the COACHING AND COUNSELING SERVICES 905-873-9393 info@coachmanon.com Ph.D., RP Q. I'm too busy! How can I find the support I need before things start to fall apart? A. Commit time to yourself. Discuss with others what you want out of life. Being a part of a personal growth network helps you create a vision for your future while ensuring that vision is directly linked to your values and passion. This is a chance to finally quiet your inner critic and develop solutions to questions you have in all areas of your life: wellness, career, and relationships. Join Forge's group coaching opportunity exclusively for women. Drive Your Life Forward with Power and Focus If this sounds like something for you, contact Manon at 905-873-9393 info@forgecoachingandconsulting.com More at www.forgecoachingandconsulting.com. New groups forming for September 2017. INSPIRE YouRSELF ENERgIzE YouR LIFE Separation & Divorce mediation accredited mediators georgetown, brampton, bolton, mississauga, orangeville flexible hourswww.pccs.ca 905-567-8858 1-866-506-pccs (7227) reduce cost & conflict divorce with dignitY and Keep Your moneY in Your pocKet!