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Young values name recognition in re-election bidbook Death by Prescription, which has just Liberals, NDP and Bloc Quebecois is quiteOAKVILLE BEAVER STAFFbeen translated into French.possible. He added the problem is exacerbatedOne of the top issues on peoples minds in by the fact people dont want another election.erence Young says he brings a wide this election is health, he said, something he is For the first two weeks that I went to peo-range of experiences that help him deal familiar with.ples doors, a majority of people are saying,Twith multiple issues in Parliament.Ive spent five years researching the phar-theyre not pleased with this unnecessary elec-The incumbent MP for Oakville and current maceutical industry and health matters in the tion, he said.Conservative candidate has worked in auto 1990s and Im working to establish an indepen-They want jobs and an improved economysales, managed rock bands, had an executive dent drug agency for Canada and Im highly and theyre fed up with having four elections inrole at Bell Canada before he was elected as a focused on any matters related to health, he seven years.politician and says those past experiences have said.Young also touted his governments spend-helped him in his current capacity.Young added he already started work towards ing and commitments to Oakville. He said heEverything Ive done in my career has a health related project for Oakville.was able to get Canada Lands to take over thehelped make me a better member of Parliament, He is working to get federal funding, through former Department of National Defence landshe said.FedDev Ontario, to help develop a high-tech, in Ward 2, which will be developed into a resi-I try to provide the best service centre for not-for-profit health campus in town.dential complex. The GO parking lot will gainmy constituents possible. In my background They (FedDev) recently put up $10 million much needed parking spaces, thanks to federalwith Bell Canada, I learned about providing for a not-for-profit corporation in Vaughan and funding. Furthermore, Oakville has alreadyservice.Im going to do the same thing in Oakville, he received millions of dollars in infrastructureThe married father of two grown children, said.funding, and the federal gas tax will perma-plus one more whom he lost to an adverse pre-He said other issues in this election include nently go to municipalities to be used onscription drug reaction, has lived in Oakville for jobs and economic growth.roads.more than 25 years.The issue in this election is to stick with a This is the first time Ive run for re-electionMICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER Though hes worked in a range of fields, brilliant economist as prime minister and an and Ive noticed a huge difference at the doors.FAMILIAR FACE: Oakville incumbent Young says there was nothing before politics for economic action plan that has produced 500,000 People open the door and say, Hello Terence,Conservative MP Terence Young in front of his him. When he was in Grade 10 he helped his jobs after we lost 400,000 in the worldwide he said.Kerr Street campaign office.teacher campaign to become school trustee. At recession, Young said. Its working for Canada On one occasion, a boy who is in Grade 8age 21, while studying political science at York with our low-tax job plan or a coalition govern-opened the door and recognized him immedi-He then returned to politics in 2006 and lostUniversity in 1974, he ran as an independent in ment, which would create massive spending ately. Young spoke with the youth for a while.in the Oakville federal race, but won the seat inTorontos Parkdale riding.and huge tax increases that could choke off the He said, By the way, Im sorry about your2008. He sits on a number of parliamentaryHis first successful campaign was in 1995 growth and create deficits and debt that our daughter. Im reading your book. That wascommittees and co-founded the non-profitwhen he was elected as an MPP in the Halton children would be paying their whole lives. amazing, Young said.Drug Safety Canada group, which promotes theCentre riding, a riding he knew would disap-Thats how serious this is.To learn more, visit www.terenceyoungcam-safe use of prescription drugs. He also wrote thepear when the term ended in 1999.He added the coalition between the paign.com.Unlock the door to active retirement living at Vistamere, Oakville spatio walk-outs, with many opening on to the beautiful gardens in premier retirement residence.our courtyard.BeautifullyThere will always be just one seating for breakfast, lunch and dinner decorated, from the casual elegance of the lounge toin our tastefully appointed dining room. Daily housekeeping and our professionally landscaped private courtyard, we ve designedweekly linen service leave you free to enjoy the many activities Vistamere with a relaxed lifestyle in mind. 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