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haltonmp rudlwhiliiig reports s n from since coming to ottawa i have received many enquiries from constituents who have had problems with goods and services they have purchased others have sent me lists of items they feel could be improved upon in this weeks column i would like to deal with the many facets of the department of consumer and corporate affairs which was established by parliament on december 21 1967 this department was brought into being primarily a a means of giving a greater voice to and providing additional services for the canadian consumer on mitten which come under the jurisdiction of the federal government where the jurisdiction lies elsewhere the matter is referred to the appropriate authorities for action this department therefore works very closely with other federal departments provincial authorities consumer groups and industry the department of consumer and corporate affairs has 1 1 branches and i will briefly describe their particular functions consumer services and information this branch deals with queries suggestions and complaints received from individuals and groups of consumers you the consumer are invited to write to the consumer p o box 99 ottawa if you have a complaint a suggestion or a question about goods and services the fullest details should be provided when you write consumer research this branch has the benefit of research by the economic council of canada as well as various branches of the federal and provincial governments parliamentary committees and nongovernmental organizations it is alto developing its own research techniques and programs and recommends changes in policies and remedial legislation retail inspection services the retail inspection services will etmire that laws and regulations designed to protect the consumer are being adhered to at the retail level combines investigation and research this actually consists of two agenelesthe director of investigation and research and the restrictive trade practices commission the direotor of investigation and research under the combines investigation act enquires into monopolies and mergers which could be detrimental to the general public in the act there are also provisions against price discrimination disproportionate promotional allowances and misleading representations regarding price maintenance in an enquiry the director may refer the matter to the restrictive trade practices commission which would then consider evidence and conduct hearings where both sides present their arguments bankruptcy the superintendent of bankruptcy administers this act and he is empowered to investigate allegations or irregularities in relation to any bankruptcy in canada and reports his findings to the provincial attorney general company law this branch is responsible for the canada corporations act under which federal companies with the exception of special classes such as banks and insurance companies are incorporated trade marks this particular branch maintains a complete record of all trade marks registered under this act and is also responsible for the administration of the act patents and copyright the commissioner of patents administers the patent act to the granting of patents of invention and the copyright act the minuter of consumer and corporate affairs also performs the duties of the registrar general of canada which includes registering all instruments of summons proclamations commissions letters patent of lands writs and other instruments and documents issued under the great seal of canada finally a number of existing agencies which had been performing regulatory services to protect the consumer were grouped together for greater efficiency and economy the standards branch which j concerned with weights and measures electrical and gas inspections trade marks labelling and the marking oy precious metals transferteuvto jj us from the department of trade and commerce the retail inspection services of the departments of agriculture and fisheries joined- the new department matters affecting economic fraud in foodssuch things as deceptive advertising and packaging misreprescntative labelling and so on were transferred from the food and drug directorate of national health and welfare recently iri the house of commons an amendment to the patent act and the trade marks act was introduced the purpose of this bill is to introduce greater competition into the drug market to lower drug prices in brief pharmaceutical firms will be permitted to import or manufacture drugs protected by process patents holder i mention this bui not only for its merits but because the chairman of this committee was my predecessor dr harry liar ley the minister of consumer and corporate affiars the hon mr bastard on introducing this bill to the house stated that this committee was chaired by dr harley and commended him highly for his work as committee chairman although the weather was not as fine as it might have been 1 enjoyed myself at the recent halton county plowing match iftmsof the acton free press wednesday november 6 1968 g3 mr 1 for gas appliances sb richardsons tv appliances 301 main st c mi1tom 7a4 l until christian reformed church minister rev p brouwer ba bd aoton ontario sunday november 10th 1968 1000 am english service ii 10 om sunday school 2 30 p m alternating dutch and english service saturday bible classes 10 12 am everyone welcome mane avenue baptist church 81 maple ave georgetown pastor rev robert c lohnes church notices m 4 ri aatet churchiu community church churchill road north minister mr robert g w hyde ba phone 8532299 sunday november 10th 1948 here is our sincere invitation to the uhole family to attend church 9 45 am sunday school all oges 1 1 00 am morning service 700 pm evening evangel 7 45 p m wednesday prayer meeting georgetown 8774665 evanoet pentecostal taretnacle paoc 33 churchill road rev s m thoman pastor 8532715 sunday november 10th 1968 1100 am morning worship and sunday school all are welcome at the church on the hill the church op st auan the martyr anglican cornlr willow st and st albans drive rev h j dawson bjs bth 1968 sunday november 10th trinity xxii 9 00 am holv eucharist 10 30 a m church school and nursery 10 30 a m mattins sunday november 10th 1948 back home sunday 10 00 am sunday school 1 1 00 a m morning worship guest speaker rtv f potter hamilton 3 15pm dedication of new educat mnal unit holy scripture and ded nation rev f poller dedicatory praer ond remarks rev k reid special music and fellowship 7 00 p m evangelistic service rev k reid speaker tuesdav 8 pm praver service ond bible study thursday 8pm christ ambassadors pialm 107 8 oh that men would praise the lord for his goodness for his wonderful works to the children of men htkuvterian church in canada knox church acton andrew h mckenzie ba minister mr e a hansen ba organist and choir master trinity united church minister the rev gordon b turner ba director of music dr george elliott ma phd bd rev bd sunday november 10th 1968 10 00 i m worship service theme after the dusts of conflict what price peace srilitcd readings wicih 4 1 5 matt 5 3848 1100 am talk back adults in dialogue on the sermon and related subjects sunday school 10 00 a m nurserv lo grade 4 1 1 00 am grades 5 to 8 mext sundav concern for nigeria biafra special guest rud l whit ing mj for halton wi welcome you and your family to take part in the life and worship of trinity acton baptist church founded 1842 pastor rev stanley gammon res 144 tidey ave phone 8531615 sunday november 10th 1948 9 45 a m church school for ages 3 to 15 years 9 45 a m minister- church member ship class for teenager 1125 am service of remembrance with parade of veterans and com munity groups sermon theme your list of heroes babies and toddlers cared for during service everyone most welcome sunday november 10th 1968 9 45 am church school and adult bible class 1 1 00 a jn morning worship ashamed of jesus service conducted by members of the gideon societv 7 00 p m si i ng service wednesdav j pm prayer and bible study friday 700 pan bhf in the crass of christ i glory towering oer the rocks o time held on george readhcads farm near milton the match was well organized under the able direction of president george swann this weekend i along with a number of liberal delegates will be attending the toronto and district meeting of the liberal party being held at the westbury hotel in toronto on sunday i will be in acton for the legion dinner work on the new apostolic church lit bo corner of ransom st and main st s is pro feeding rapidly situated on tho brow of the cemetery hill it is ndacont to falrvlew com nlery entrance staff photo arthur a johnson od oriomiriiir ope tvry wednesday and saturday 34 mill si e aeton s3ao help wanted 2 reliable men for tv and appliance servicing good working condition phone 8783221 chases 181 mill si homi appliances milton thb u sounds of 69 georgetown presenting 5 topnamed r b bands all for on big teen dance bonanza 1 the night people i dm groove 3 the truth pound of sound 5 dave deo and the freedom society in the holy cross auditorium maple ave georgetown saturday november 9 1968 7 30 p in to 1 2 mldnlte only 1 50 per person free wo ii be giving away a w root bear tickets to evoryone at tho dance contest all you have to do is develop a new dance craze suitable for tho boat of 69 music and youll win prizes prizes prizes bands booked and promoted bv tincan promotions s335s58 i 4 merchants rama acton merchants will be playing santa for the next 6 weeks win cash vouchers 90 weekly with every purchase at participating stores fill in a coupon name address phone no you could be a winner weekly 1st prize 30 2nd 25 3rd 15 4th 10 5th 10 in certificates redeemable for merchandise at business places listed below program begins next week symon hardware paul nielsen clothing the family store manning electric acton home furnishings dollar daddy store ab supermarket dills stationery store bensons shoes gordon hardware ltd sports corner lovell bros meats acton fabric centre iga food store the holland shop acton red white store cameo shoppe bmhood drivelii hintons 5c to 1 store lakeview discount control duncans variety store