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Oakville MP wants your opinion Terence Young hosts pre-budget consultation Jan. 20 Oakville MP Terence Young will host a pre-budget public consultation on Wednesday, Jan. 20 in anticipation of the 2010 federal budget. The pre-budget public consultation will be at the Quality Inn & Suites, 754 Bronte Rd., Bronte Room, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A press release from Young's office states the Oakville MP will present the public comments from the consultation to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. The same release states Young will head to Ottawa for a national caucus meeting on Jan. 22. 7 · Friday, January 15, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Day of Action protest Jan. 23 New Democratic Party member James Ede is calling on Oakville residents to join what is being called a National Day of Action in Support of Democracy. The protests, which are expected to take place across Canada on Saturday, Jan. 23, are being held to condemn Prime Minister Stephen Harper's recent decision to suspend Parliament until March 3. "This is not the time for the government to be taking an extended break," said Ede. "There's the economy, climate change and a number of other issues that require the government's attention and should not be neglected with an extended break or the suspension of all Parliamentary business." Ede said the Oakville protest is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23, in front of the constituency office of Oakville Conservative MP Terence Young, located at 337 Kerr St. Beginning at 1 p. m., the protest will feature a number of speakers including Ede and Mervyn Russell, of the Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights. "We're hoping to send a message to the government that we do not agree with the prorogation of Parliament or the grounds given for it," said Ede. Harper has noted the suspension of parliament was necessary so he could `calibrate his agenda.' Young was not available to comment on the rally as he is in Taiwan as part of a parliamentary delegation tasked with building business and economic ties between the Asian nation and Canada. BURROWS ANNUAL WINTER SALE SAVE UP TO 60% 200 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON L6J 1H6 www.burrowsclothiers.com | 905.842.0232 Inside Opinion............................................6 Artscene.........................................25 Worship.........................................30 Sports.............................................31 Classified........................................35 For home delivery & customer service call (905) 845-9742 Mon., Tues. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Thu., and Fri. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (open for calls only after 5 p.m.) Closed Sat. and Sun. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS call (905) 845-9742 or subscribe online @ www.oakvillebeaver.com Full Delivery: Mr. Sub, Michael's of Canada, Sears, Home Outfitters Partial Delivery: M&M's Prince Michael, Metro Canada, Sham-Bhakti Yoga, The Brick, Price Chopper, Pier 1 Imports, Food Basics, Storage Solutions, Direct Distribution, Longo's, No Frills, Sobeys, Pharma Plus, Appleby Home, Rabba Fine Foods, Fortino's, Topper's Pizza, Zellers, Hopper's Pharmacy, Centennial Windows, Staples Business, Superstore, Future Shop, The Source, Shoppers Drug Mart, Wal-Mart Merry Maids New Essential Service Feeling tired and overwhelmed by the pressures of a busy lifestyle? Would like to get help but are also conscious of your budget constraints? Then the Essential Service is just what you need. Our many years of experience and the feedback from our customers have been of great value when thinking about the most used rooms of a typical family home: · Kitchen · Master bathroom · 2nd bathroom of your choice · Family room When you choose the Essential Service Merry Maids will come in and clean those most frequently rooms, leaving you time to relax and enjoy your family. To find out more about this new and exciting service please contact Merry Maids of Oakville at 905-847-2210. When calling please refer to "The Essential Service" . BUY LOCALLY SERVICE LOCALLY SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY Phone: (905) 825-8088 www.volvoofoakville.com SERVICE DEPARTMENT OPEN SATURDAYS