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Young voted to eliminate pension plan and reduce ridings as an MPP Continued from page 6 17 · Friday, February 24, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com sacrifices for themselves and their families to balance the budget and more are coming. Our Conservative government froze the pay of MPs four years ago and they will be frozen again next year, saving taxpayers $33,251 for each MP, for a total more than $10 million. This freeze will also reduce future MP pensions, saving the taxpayers more. MP budgets have also been fro- zen since 2008, saving another $10 million to date. MP pensions are an easy target for reporters who tell only half the story. Since Confederation, 46.5 per cent of MPs received no pension whatsoever, because they did not reach the six year minimum service requirement, reflecting their complete lack of job security. For those who get a parliamentary pension, they average $55,000 per year. Since 1952 As well, the pensions were cut back in 2000. Nevertheless, MP pensions are under review again and I expect fiscally responsible changes, possibly in the personal contribution payment going up, or changes to the age requirement to save the taxpayers money, similar to potential changes to the OAS. I have always worked to reduce unnecessary government expenses, including the pay and benefits of elected officials when appropriate. As the MPP for Halton Centre in 1996 (north Oakville), to help elimi- nate the $11-billion Bob Rae deficit, I voted at Queen's Park to eliminate the MPP pension plan completely, along with reducing the number of ridings. My riding and potential pension were both eliminated. Terence Young, Oakville MP Carpet Cleaning Specialists The Road to Scion Begins... AT OAKVILLE TOYOTA On The Spot! RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WALL TO WALL FURNITURE & UPHOLSTERY AREA RUGS PERSIAN & ORIENTAL Truck Mount In-Plant Service Water Damage Restoration See the transformation of what we can do in relation to others! VOTED BEST CARPET & RUG CLEANERS 11 YEARS IN A ROW! Drop-off Discount! 25% FREE 250 mL SPOTTING BOTTLE www.onthespotcleaning.ca Bronte 905-825-4256 DON'T MISS OUT! LIMITED TIME OFFER! 1446 WALLACE RD. OAKVILLE, ON QEW Speers Wallace NOW OR NEVER Purchase a Carrier Hi Efficiency Furnace and Receive a FREE CARRIER High Efficiency CENTRAL AIR absolutely free! er Carri Free ficiency Ef High ral Air e C nt (Installation Extra) OVER 120,000 UP TO $650 IN HYDRO REBATE Reserve now and you will receive a central air This is a great opportunity to replace your old SATISFIED CUSTOMERS inefficient furnace and air conditioner with hi-efficiency and greatly reduce your utility bill. LIMITED Call today to book an appointment with our LIMITED TIME OFFER. QUANTI Professional Home Comfort Advisors. AVAILABLE. TIES PLUS: NO PAYMENT NO INTEREST FOR 6 MONTHS O.A.C. OAKVILLE SCION & OAKVILLE TOYOTA 2375 WYECROFT ROAD, OAKVILLE 905.842.8400 · oakvillescion.ca THE FORECAST CALLS FOR 9 Locations To Serve You Better! *Call Dealer for Details 905-849-4998 www.aireone.com 1-888-827-2665 A+ Rating Vehicles shown are special project cars, modified with non-Genuine Scion parts, accessories and colors. Modifications with these non-Genuine Scion parts or accessories will void the Scion warranty, may negatively impact vehicles performance and safety and may not be street legal.