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Page 8 Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, September 30, 1992 EN a INCONTINENT| Have your PROBLEMS? Children's Now available in Canada - BIRTH DyAN 4 PARTY New unique underwear with washable liner. Guaranteed to replace adult diapers. Free confidential demo. Ela \@u ke) Call 877-0950 SION BING RB ANN| ate) GDS Distributions cali 853-0470 Ee a fmemes MPRODUCTS SNOW PLOW PUMP SERVICE SPECIAL |Get off to a QICK START treatin ancl onsets, SOUS rece ‘TAXES Wve your pum} Jand a pen | for only IMEYER PARTS. They are top ofthe lin qualty product. When I told you about the pro- posed constitutional agreement last week, I mentioned the fact that Overall, the agreement will strengthen and protect equality deal for Ontario and for all women as well as mer joday Tr 'd like to talk about the caren changes in terms of women’s rights. Will new provisions like the Canada Clause and self-govern- ment for the First Nations weaken Absolutely not. The Canada Queen’s Park Report Clause is an interpretative clause that doesn’t remove or weaken any tights or freedoms protected in the Charter. Specifically, the recogni- tion of gender equality as a funda- mental characteristic of Canada doesn’t threaten in any way the gains women have won so far in Charter-based court decisions. Concerning First Nations women, the rights flowing from the recognition of self-government will apply to women and men equally. And, First Nations women will con- tinue to benefit from the same gen- der equality clauses as all Canadian women. The central role of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms has not been diminished. Won’t increased powers for provinces and restrictions on the federal spending power rule out any future national social programs like day care? No. Ontario fought to retain a strong national government and these constitutional changes will maintain a central role for the fed- eral government in the area of social policy. The restrictions on the federal spending power apply only in areas of exclusive provincial jurisdiction. Provinces have always had the power to “opt-out” of shared-cost Programs; they’ll now receive fair compensation only if they meet national objectives. In addition, the Social Charter, which is based on Ontario’s original proposals will help protect the right of all Canadians to social programs. What about the negotiating Process — why were women excluded? Actually, women were involved throughout the negotiations. Two delegations, the North West Territories and the Inuit Tapirisat, were led by women and many of the officials in the other delegations were women. The extensive process of public consultation that led up to the negotiations also offered many opportunities for women to express their views on constitutional change. Nevertheless, Ontario would have preferred a more open and inclusive process of negotiations. Anyway, that’s enough about the constitution for today other than to say again I'll be supporting the agreement and voting “yes” on October 26. I urge you to do the same. In a completely different vein, I’ve been asked to relay some infor- mation to those of you who are pet owners. The Toronto Academy of Veterinary Medicine is organizing a number of low-cost ($8) Rabies cae on Saturday, October 17th 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The ror is subsidized ce the T.A.V.M. and by the veterinarians themselves to encourage people to immunize their pets. Two Clinics will be held in Halton North on October 17th: one at City Park in Acton and the other at Cedarvale Park in Georgetown. You don’t have to live in those two communi- ties to take your pet to either place. Young Parents ent and what options they have. Are youa pregnant teenager? Do you know someone who is? A new session of seven prenatal classes specif- ically for teens pees late September, offered by the ices. Pregnant au have special needs and concerns that will be addressed in these classes. Being part of a group with other teens gives them a chance to share their feelings and discuss their fears. Participants dis- cuss what it’s like to be a pregnant teen and a teen par- Besides preparing for labour and delivery and attend- ing a hospital tour, group members also learn about 5502. Are you a pregnant teenager? New classes starting community resources and assistance available for teen parents, The first three classes are for the expectant mothers only, and the “coaches” (who may be the baby’s father, a friend or a relative) are invited to the last four classes. Volunteer coaches can be provided for support during labour and delivery if needed. Transportation to the sessions can be provided from anywhere in Halton. 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