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Omnibus budget bill too much, too fast: RODC Reclaim Our Democratic Canada (RODC) rallied at Oakville Town Square Saturday to protest the federal government's budget bill C-38. About 60 people attended to speak out and raise awareness about the bill, which rally organizers said seeks to change too much federal legislation too quickly and with too little study. Bev LeFrancois, RODC co-ordinator, said the 452 page Omnibus Bill modifies 60 different laws concerning the environment, immigration, pensions, employment and more. "Most people didn't know what budget bill C-38 was about, but said they will now pay attention," LeFrancois, who handed out material during the rally, told The Oakville Beaver. "I guess that is all we can ask. We have got to stop using omnibus bills to govern Canada as Canadians don't have proper input and years of legislation by former governments of all parties is being changed without proper analysis." The Oakville demonstration was one of an estimated 50 held across the country. LeFrancois said changes include a reform to Old Age Security that would see the age of eligibility raised from 65 to 67. This increase would occur over a six-year period starting in 2023. The bill would also see employment insurance 3 · Wednesday, June 6, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com (E.I.) recipients split into three categories based on how often they've claimed E.I. Those dubbed frequent users would be given six weeks of employment insurance to look for work in a similar occupation before they would be expected to take a job out of their field. The Green Party of Canada has criticized bill C-38 stating it attacks environmental legislation by repealing the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act, cancelling the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy, and rewriting the Fisheries Act, the Species at Risk Act, and the Navigable Waters Protection Act. LeFrancois said many proposed changes need to be taken out of the bill and examined individually rather than pushed through en masse. ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER / @halton_photog Leadnow.ca, which called for Saturday's national demonstrations, is asking Conservative MPs to too much, too fast: About 60 people turned up at Towne Square Saturday to take part join opposition MPs to vote down the bill. in a rally by Reclaim Our Democratic Canada (RODC) to protest federal government budget bill C-38. "We are looking for 13 `hero' Conservative MPs who will work together to stop the budget, split it apart, and start over by inviting Canadians to help them craft laws that will work better for all of us," said Jamie Biggar, executive director of Leadnow.ca. Federal Budget Bill C-38 is currently before Parliament. Inside Opinion............................................6 Artscene.........................................23 Sports.............................................25 Classified.......................................29 Full Delivery: Real Estate, Sport Chek, Oakville Swim Academy, The Oakville Beaver Visitor's Guide, AAR Automotove Sales, Inderjit Grewal/Swaraj Pal, JYSK, Atmosphere, Rona, National Sports, Shopping news, West of the City, Bouclair, Golf Town, Home Depot, Henry's Camera, XS Cargo, Q.S.I. 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 SIX MISTAKES RETIREES MAKE WITH THEIR FINANCES For investors over age 50 SEMINAR DATES FOR HIM $ FUN Sweep Him Away Swing · Mambo · Tango · Samba · Waltz · Fox Trot · Latin FOR FATHER'S DAY THURS, June 7th: 10 am, 2 pm, 7 pm FRI, June 8th: 10 am 10 LESSONS for ed to first 35 callers. Learn with or without a partner. *Limit years only. New adult students over 21 SPECIAL OFFER LOCATION Oliver & Bonacini Restaurant Oakville Place (Trafalgar & QEW) 20 * MBA, CFP, R.F.P., CIM, FCSI 225 Lakeshore Rd. E. (2nd Floor) between Dunn St. and George St. Peter Watson Seats are FREE but limited OAKVILLE 1092 Main Street W. near Cline Ave. HAMILTON www.fredastaire .ca 905 815-3237 905 522-3237 To reserve your seats email us at info@peterwatsoninvestments.com or call us at (905) 842-2100 Ext: 2 (24 hours) www.peterwatsoninvestments.com We sell the most homes in Canada. Let us help you sell yours. www.remaxaboutowne.com Aboutowne Reality Corp., Brokerage 905-338-9000 (Downtown Office) 905-842-7000 (Uptown Office) Independently owned and operated.