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Dr. John Crispo, one of the bestâ€"known figures in the Canadian Business world, is the guest speaker at the 40th Annual General Meeting of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 27th. A professor of Political Economy at the University of Toronto, Crispo provides audiâ€" ences with a humorous and irrevâ€" erent review of the present state of Canada and what he calls its "panorama of soâ€"called political leaders." For the most part, Crispo addresses himself to the issues of competitiveness and trade. This provides him with scope to cover a wide ranged of related issues which include, according to Crispo, "our continuing constituâ€" tional crises, our growing fiscal fiasco, the restructuring challenge confronting our industries, our runaway medicare costs, our misâ€" directed equity policies," to name a few. A staunch supporter of free trade, Crispo is a former member Chamber general meeting Oct. 27th s a mowdâ€"Fearideg â€"Erirg 0F, Only $8.95 BP s Competing in the Global Economy." of the Prime Minister‘s Task Force on Labor Relations. he is currently a member of The Canadianâ€" American Committee, The C.D. Howe Policy Analysis Committee and the International. Trade Advisory Committee. Crispo has edited and written a number of books, most recently, "Making Canada _ Work: "We‘ve never done it before, but we thought that with Thanksgiving coming up, it was a good idea to help people out in a direct way," explains Cha Loh, a clinic spokesperson. "Food banks are big in Ontario, especially at times of the year like Thanksgiving." "%he Ontario Vein Clinic is holding a pre-Thanksgiving . _ Food Drive, in conjunction with Oakville‘s â€" Fareshare Foodbank. Clinic holds canned food drive With a firstâ€"year goal of 500 Call 1â€"800â€"EnerSmart (1â€"800â€"363â€"7762) Don‘t Delay â€" Order Today! Tickets for the annual meeting are $50 for members and $65 for nonâ€"members. A business meeting kicks off the event at 6 p.m. and is followed by a cash bar at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and speaker at 7 For tickets or information call the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, 845â€"6613. The annual meeting will be held at the Glen Abbey Golf Club. The Ontario Vein Clinic is open between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays, and is located at 410 North Service Road E. (behind the Holiday Inn), Tel: 849â€"1835. pounds, the Ontario Vein Clinic encourages all of its patients to bring nonâ€"perishable foods, espeâ€" cially canned hams and luncheon meats, sugar, cereal, instant cofâ€" fee, peanut butter, powdered milk and rice, to the clinic during reguâ€" larly scheduled visits. Energy For You Special Offer Ends Nov. 12th! Union Gas Retail Price â€" $89.95 se se se oo se se se se se ho n se se se se t oc ie se ol ce se oc h se se se se e e I ADVERTISING FEATURE I his weekly series highlights some of the best advertised values for food I and household items offered by our featured grocery advertisers. We I hope it will help you and your family to stretch those allâ€"important food j buying dollars. Here are this week‘s best buys: 2pungs ‘puayaag4 This Wise Energy Use Kit contains a variety of energyâ€"saving products, including, an Ondine® Low Flow Shower Head, Mono caulking, pipe/window/wallâ€"outlet insulation kits, replacement faucet washers, our Home Energy Management video/booklet â€" plus other products to help you reduce energy and save money. Saves Energy And Money