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W;,,,‘,AA,!!,!!Llwmwmumm\mmmm e‘re barely into 1993 and already there‘s action on the federal election front. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney‘s mini cabinet shuffle was important for one main reasonâ€"the elevation of Justice Minister Kim Campbell to the defence and veteran‘s affairs portfoâ€" lios. Campbell, arguably the most articulate, St Mulroney‘s cabinet, was all smiles after her apj der. There is no better time to take on the de{ profile in Somalia and in the former Yugoslavia As Justice Minister, Campbell brought forth NUMCILOUS MMUpPU!ICT) fon‘‘" including new rape laws, tougher sentences for teenage killers and a new gun control law. Those in military circles, tired of a seemingly neverâ€"ending parade of ministers, might do well to support Campbell who could raise the defence profile and champion its concerns in cabinet. Former wonderkid Perrin Beatty, who had looked to defence as a stepâ€" ping stone to a possible run at the Progressive Conservative leadership, stumbled in that portfolio and has toiled in anonymity since, latterly as Communications Minister. Campbell won‘t make the same mistake. In fact defence seems to be a testing ground for Mulroney and his hanâ€" dlers to see how the upâ€"andâ€"comers perform. Beatty was a disappointment and will likely find few backers in any leadership run. That sets the stage for Campbell to perform well and take over from a departing Mulroney. (Depending on what the polls say.) E 1 i wabe im d hi ca 91 io o df ncouer on ie mlecl sn c a. 04 20c To And of course, that‘s the real guessing game in Ottawa. What will Mulroney do? Fall on his sword for the good of the party or soldier on in an attempt to show himself the consummate politician and come back, Phoenixâ€"like, from the political ashes to win a third mandate from the votâ€" ers. It now appears that any leadership change will involve women as the frontâ€"runners. Campbell‘s star has been shining, while that of External Affairs Minister Barbara McDougall, has remained dim by comparison. The early money‘s on Campbell but there are problems including the volatility of her British Columbia seat. She could end up losing the riding in the next election, an embarrassing event for any Prime Minister. It also remains to be seen how a successor to Mulroney might be chosen. If it‘s a wide open and costly convention, anything can happen. But if it takes place in cabinet only, Campbell has a better chance. But the real puzzler in any talk of leadership of the PC‘s is Joe Clark. He‘s reported to be wrestling with the notion of whether it‘s time to pack his political bags and leave or stay on with a possible view to replacing Mulroney. Any run at the leadership could be seen as divisive and suicidal, setting the stage for another battle of former political biggies in Clark and the Liberals‘ Jean Chretien. In offering Clark, the Conservatives would be dredging up the past and that, as the Liberals found out in electing John Turner, is a mistake. Watch for Joe to bow out, take one of the 10 vacant Senate seats as a reward for service to the party and for Campbell to fight all the bad press and try to win over the voting public to a ‘new‘ Progressive Conservative party. ‘efiil“ K \gd 16 P B4 Cl Circ We should all celebrate at being Canadian Dear Sir: our freedom for granted and they Being the type of person who continually provided opportuniâ€" truly lives in the moment, I don‘t ties for us to, not only learn remember too much about what I â€" about our magnificent country, did last week â€" let alone before â€" but to feel it â€" feel its beauty, its that. However, I do remember heartbeat, its uniqueness. Our 1967. It‘s the year my parents family vacations were spent in proudly flew the Canadian flag the museums, churches, streets, on the front lawn. It‘s the year and even homes of people in they gave us a dime each time communities from coast to coast. we spotted a Canadian flag, and We always drove and camped on it‘s the year we visited Expo. these holidays; it made the vastâ€" Remember the song ... "CAâ€"NAâ€" â€" ness and beauty of Canada tangiâ€" DA, one little, two little, three ble and real. Canadians ... We love thee ...?" I think it was also around My sister, and I, must have warâ€" 1967 that Dad decided we were bled that tune a thousand times to learn French. He bought casâ€" because I still remember every sette tapes, and finding little word. enthusiasm from his daughters, I‘m not sure when I first felt he practiced faithfully until he, proud about the fact that I was a himself, mastered at least a Canadian. My German immiâ€" working knowledge of common grant parents were openly in love phraseology. When I was 11, I with their newly adopted homeâ€" went to Europe with my wonderâ€" land when I was born. They fully adventurous Grandmother. never allowed us children to take That vear, the rest of my family I‘m not sure when I first felt proud about the fact that I was a Canadian. My German immiâ€" grant parents were openly in love with their newly adopted homeâ€" land when I was born. They never allowed us children to take Emergency care in Florida hospital was topâ€"notch Dear Sir: One often hears about the state of medical care in the United States, much of the commentary is not complimentary. I can only speak of an experience that occurred very recently while my family was vacationâ€" ing in Florida. Watch Campbell One evening my daughter became ill but not with what my wife and I felt was lifeâ€"threatening. But by morning it appeared my daughter was bleeding interâ€" nally, could no longer see me and collapsed in my arms. Book details morality of bombing cities in WWII We rushed her by ambulance to St. Joseph‘s Hospital in Port Charlotte where we were informed The issue of the morality of the Canadian participaâ€" tion in Bomber Command and the battle of Normandy in World War II deserves fuller examination. Brian McKenna, producer of the series, continues to insist that his film contains no major inaccuracies. His term is that his research is "bulletproof". This despite two reports by the CBC Ombudsman which are critical of the series. The second report was in response to a rebuttal prepared by McKenna and his associates. In order that these matters may be more fully explored, we have prepared a 60â€"page book based on our own extensive research. We believe that many Dear Sir: Re: "The e Valor EDITORIAL ggd lh_e HQI"'QI’ impbell brought forth numerous important 1ssues tougher sentences for teenage killers and a new military circles, tired of a seemingly neverâ€"ending da wall to cunnort Campbell who could raise the â€"straightâ€"talking politician in appointment Monday. No wonâ€" defence ministry with its high that had we waited another two hours, she would have died. My wife and I were in an extremely emotional state but the hospital staff were the kindest and most professional people into whose hands one could place the life of a loved one. The emergency room nurses immediately recogâ€" nized what they were dealing with and summoned the proper physicians. & My wife and I , along with my daughter Alice give thanks to all those involved. readers of Canadian newspapers have a very real interest in these matters. Accordingly, we are offering a copy of the book to the public at cost including hanâ€" dling for $5.00. Responsible persons who have seen the initial draft of the book consider that it is an excellent exposition on the morality of bombing of German cities in World War IL f OC4 The book can be ordered by writing to The War Amps, 2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1V H.C. Chadderton, OC, DCL, O0.Ont. LLD Chief Executive Officer The War Amputations of Canada travelled to the east coast and met a young French Canadian hitchhiker who eventually became our family‘s bridge between the two solitudes in Canada. Unable to speak a single word of English, Mario became Dad‘s audience for his "Frangais". (He also taught Dad how to light a campfire without a match and how to bake clams!) The following summer, Dad arranged for me to live with Mario‘s family for the summer through a school exchange proâ€" gram. Not only did Mario have a sister my age, he came from a family of 10 children â€" only one of whom spoke English! Does immersion really work? You bet. I found myself actually dreaming in French by the end of the month. When I won the top French student award at my Grade 8 graduation the next year, Dad‘s grin lit up the auditorium. Alice, Irena and Marian Shtyka The Oakville Beaver welcomes your comments. All letters must be signed and include the writer‘s address and phone number. Letters should be typed, doubleâ€"spaced and addressed to: Letters to the Editor, The Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakvilie, Ont. L6K 3S4 «ssiaatrstesarossesasnesinesneeiassrinonadsseinnatesas ons issc sossecopbrretooninasotresonstius0uiaiorsatiisanonteitassnmnnttrsensstemaeiistmeaes MeReEEPRzTEERTEETT ETEA EIEARNARTEETREENIRTREARRRATTUEaTIETCTITNUIIIT ENi ienenineneniineniini PC 5â€"3824 Fax: 845â€"3085 issified Advertising: 845â€"2809 ulation: 845â€"9742 or 845â€"9743 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER A id 1} VII We still keep in touch with our Frenchâ€"Canadian friends and the unity struggle is symbolized for me by our two families. I really could not bear to ever say Au Revoir and Bon Chance. This year, my pride is really spilling over. My 3 and S5â€"yearâ€" old children know the words to O Canada. A flag is waving proudâ€" ly on our lawn, and I actually get gooseâ€"bumps when I see or hear Canadians showing their pride through song or display. And dreams really do come true. My dearest friend‘s husband (Major Chris Hadfield â€" and yes, I‘m darn proud of him!) has just fulâ€" filled his lifelong dream by havâ€" ing been chosen as one of Canada‘s newest astronauts and I couldn‘t think of a single soul who could represent our country more perfectly in the exploration of new horizons. I‘ve spent the last few weeks asking family and friends what‘s wonderful about Canada. The United Nations development agency has ranked us #1 of 160 countries in which to live â€" but what do we like? We all seem to agree. It‘s our vastness and space, our diversity as peoples, our cultures, our regions, our lakes, mountains, prairies, and trees, our emerging identity, our astounding generosity and willâ€" ingness to care and share, and above all, our peace and our freeâ€" dom. We are being truly tested in our pursuit of unity and at the same time our Canadianism is becoming defined. We musn‘t apologize for any flag waving, for choking up when we hear the national anthem, or for sharing our pride with one another. This is not a time for shyness and reserve. It is a time for celebraâ€" tion, for shouting on roof tops, and for participating in the proâ€" cess of defining our dream... our Canada. Happy Birthday Canada â€" and may we have many, many more! L6 Marg Schebenâ€"Edey Robert Glasbey Advertising Di Norman Alexander Editor Geoff Hill Circulation Director Ian Oliver Publisher Tim Coles Production Manager Teri Casas Office Manager mesmet Dear Sir: « On Dec. 22nd, my wife and I would have been celebrating 42 years of married life â€" an event that was taken from me, with little doubt â€" by the stupidity of my Government, the GREED and the lobby of the medicalâ€"pharmaceutical cartel, and of course, cancer. â€"â€"__ LETTER OF THE DAY _ Conspiracies keeping hope from cancer sufferers More than 5,000 Canadian ladies shared their last Christmas with their families, maybe new grandchildren, etc. They can look forward to 1993 as a year of pain, grief and wasting, before a merciful passing from breast cancer. Up to Dec. 30th, 1990, Edward J. Sopcak, of Milford, MI had given for free, Cancell to over 20,000 people, with a claimed cancer free result in 80â€"85% of cases. All by word of mouth. The drug cartel has succeeded in curbing Sopcak in his efforts to give free treatment to the dying and is at the point of ensuring massive profits through the 20 year, new drug law, in Canada. I almost find humor in the statement that Sopcak is borderâ€" ing on the fraudulent â€" when he gives it away â€" and I had to pay $321.79 G.S.T. to dispose of my wife‘s remains. We are blessed with eminent brain surgeons in Canada, who almost certainly pull in more than $250,000 per annum, yet cannot lay claim to a single cure of secondary malignant tumors on the brain. My point is simple. Never mind the 80â€" 85% claim of success in treatment, I would like a 5% chance over what the medical profession can truthfully offer. My federal health minister informs me that, yes, they are familiar with Cancell. It borders on the fraudulent, but they will graciously allow it to enter Canada. The statements "Cancer free for over 10 years" are fine; my wife suffered for 18 years, off and on. P.S. If anyone would like two tapes I have on Cancell, call 845â€"0560, but have a blank tape ready. W Basic data: Statistics Canada *Latest data for 1990 January is a peak month for sick days, with men having more time off than women. Average time off due to iliness: Hours per s stt otofoofftfog n C 5 Men pe omm enmemennennnner Mikne I ) WEEKLY FOCUS id 1990 Sick Days W We lyo Trevor W. Byram B W Mi W icled by ly forbid M January 6, 199 copyr Eaen% 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.90 M M W & & & # &