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Oakville Chamber throws support behind federal budget by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 9 | Wednesday, March 27, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com The Oakville Chamber of Commerce came out in support of the new federal budget Monday, which it said is in keeping with many of its own principles. Chamber officials said the budget focus on training and manufacturing echoes the comments many Oakville Chamber members shared in a pre-budget roundtable with local MPs and chaired by Oakville MP Terence Young in January. The budget confirms Ottawa's commitment to eliminate its deficit by 2015. Chamber officials said they see the measures announced in the budget as a significant step forward in the federal government's attack on Canada's skills challenge. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce said it also welcomed a more activist approach by all of Canada's governments in confronting what it sees as a growing problem. "The skills problem leads our top 10 list of critical barriers to Canada's competitiveness," said Perrin Beatty, Canadian Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. "It's showing up all across the country, in every industry. We are pleased to see the government is moving to confront it, and to include business directly in the solutions," continued Beatty. "It is encouraging to see the Canadian "The budget's focus on training will help both those seeking new employment opportunities and many local businesses facing a shortage of trained employees." The budget's support of manufacturing, with several measures to help manufacturers create high-paying jobs and compete at home and abroad, is a theme Hanna said resonates in Oakville, where advanced manufacturing is a significant sector of the local economy. The (federal) budget's focus on training will help both those seeking new employment opportunities and many local businesses facing a shortage of trained employees. Rob Burton Town of Oakville Mayor SpringSavings DEMO EVENT 2013 Golf Wagon 2.0 l TDi Highline, DSG Transmission with Tiptronic, Navigation system- Deep Black Pearl, 11,182 kms MSRP Chamber's barriers reinforced, especially regarding skills shortages, in the federal budget. These critical issues are aligned with many of the concerns of our provincial chamber network," said Oakville Chamber Chair Julia Hanna, who also applauded the new financial plan. Go online for up-to-the-minute inventory updates! Spring is here, and so are the deals! 2013 CC- 2.0l Turbo 6 speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, Technology Package- Iron Grey Metallic, 12,628 kms MSRP 2013 Beetle- Comfortline 2.5l 6 speed automatic with Tiptronic, Connectivity Package- Candy White, 11,455 kms MSRP 2013 Jetta Highline 2.5l 6 speed automatic with TiptronicCandy white, 12,200 kms MSRP Includes Freight, 28,213* Pre-delivery & air tax * 2012 Eos Highline 2.0l Turbo, 6 speed automatic DSG with Tiptronic- Deep Black Pearl, 10,192 kms MSRP Includes Freight, 50,494* Pre-delivery & air tax * 2013 Golf Wagon * $ Includes Freight, 36,008* Pre-delivery & air tax STK.#16328 $ Includes Freight, 45,798* Pre-delivery & air tax * $ Includes Freight, 26,273* Pre-delivery & air tax * $ $ $ Sale Price 31,421+ HST $ Sale Price 37,754+ HST STK.#16067 $ Sale Price 21,116+ HST STK.#15977 $ Sale Price 25,579+ HST STK.#16337 $ Sale Price 41,954+ HST STK.#15710 CELEBRATE vw.ca Included with every in stock purchase: Two 2013 season green fees at Piper's Heath Golf Club** Purchase a vehicle from Oakville Volkswagen and we will make a Donation to the Oakville Hospital Foundation! · MSRP including freight, pre-delivery, air tax, Ontario Tire Stewardship fee **Includes cart, taxes, and range privileges. Value $238.00, valid with in stock purchases until March 31, 2013