DIETRICHS SINCE 1986 Ontario Minister of Transportation Glen Murray kicked off the Western GTA Summit at the Mississauga Convention Centre Tuesday. The summit aims to give voice to the western GTA on transportation issues. photo by Fred Loek Metroland Media South 5 | Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE'S BBQ HEADQUARTERS $ Public wary of tax grabs: Tory stitutions and, in turn, has badly damaged our ability to move forward on issues like transportation," said Tory. Tory noted it is a basic reasonability of governments, business, labour and others to create an environment where communities that are more prosperous, more sustainable, caring and efficient can be built. He praised the Western GTA Summit's efforts to create one voice for the region. He advised the work continue and cautioned that if this group is not successful, Queen's Park may create a similar body that does not operate the way those living and working in the region would like. The Western GTA Summit co-chairs included Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, Regional Chair Gary Carr, Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring and Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion among others. S E G A S U A S T E M R GOU continued from p.1 system more effective so more goods and people can be transported from one area to the other. If a better rail system was achieved, more trucks and commuters would be taken off highways allowing traffic to flow better. Murray also spoke about the importance of proximity in development and how transportation needs decrease if you build a community where people can work, live and play. Those present also heard from Civic Action Chair and former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader John Tory who noted residents are concerned about major transit investments because with various government scandals fresh in their minds there is fear the money will not be used properly. "I strongly believe that the easy come, easy go attitude towards the taxpayers' money has threatened confidence in our democratic in- · Honey Garlic · Hot Italian · Spinach & Feta Cheese · New Orleans · German Bratwurst · Canadian Maple 4 5 4th Line Unit 13 99 lb lb · Oktoberfest · Sweet Italian · Spanish Chorizo · Texas Jalepeno · Sundried Tomato & Basil · Gluten Free THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO DESIGN YOUR DREAM AYA KITCHEN S E G A S U A S SPECIALTY $ 3rd Line 99 lb lb · Thai Red Curry Chicken · Mediterranean Lamb · Turkey, Sage, Onion & Cranberries · Moroccan Chicken QEW AYA KITCHENS OF OAKVILLE · 1195 North Service Road West AyAoakville.com · 905.847.1522 1260 SPEERS X N Dorval 1260 Speers Rd. Unit 13, Oakville 905-847-5295 HOURS Monday CLOSED · Tues-Thurs 10-7 · Fri 9-7 · Sat 9-6 · Sun 11-5