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12 The Canadian Statesman, Bawmanville. June 18, 1975 Section Two G. M. News A Speaking to members of the Financial Executives Institute here, David C. Collier, President of General Motors of Canada, declared that our economic system, with the individual making. his or her own decisions is threatened. Rather than have the in- dividual cast his vote by the purchase of a product, Mr. Collier said that there is a small number in our citizen makeup who believe that they can dictate what the average citizen needs or should buy. "What people need to real- ize," said Mr. Collier, "is that with the loss of a free choice, competitive market, it is only a step away from the loss of a free political choice society." Mr. Collier stated that people in business and indus- try must work constantly, with dedication, to improve the system and to meet the challenges of a changing society. "The Public has not turned off on business as a whole. However, the public does seem to distrust the large corporation," he said. "In spite of the fear of bigness, the public's basic faith in the business system remains strong." Citing public opinion surveys, Mr. Collier told his audience that the number of people who believe that big usmess will contribute most to the future progress of North America has remained almost constant since the mid-Sixties - even improved. Mr. Collier said he believes that false and dangerous attitudes about big business can be corrected. "We can earn respect not only by what we say, but what we do, and by the products and services which we sell." He stated, "We have the resources and the oppor- tunities to demonstrate that we exist to serve society, just as we must handle our obligations to our stockhold- ers, our employers and our customers. There need not be a conflict between seeking profit and meeting social and environmental goals." "Businessmen still have the opportunity to mobilize public opinion toward a system where government and bus- iness each attend to their respective roles," he said. "We can argue with reason and good conscience that the consumer choice directed economy surpasses the gov- ernment-directed economy." Mr. Collier emphasized that the essential role of govern- ment must not be under- estimated. "Government's role is to ensure that people have the opportunity to ed- ucation and to develop their talents. We need a monetary system. We need a transpor- tation system. We need an energy policy. We need to have concern for the quality of our .air, our water and our land. We need government in other areas, such as defence and external affairs." "The public is becoming alarmed about government spending," he said. "Govern- ment policies and government spending are increasingly be- ing blamed for inflation and rightly so," added Mr. Collier. "Where government in- volvement can help society is in areas where private capital is insufficient to exploit new resources. The Athabasca tar sands project is an example of government participation be- ing required along with pri- vate capital to develop energy resources," he added. Mr. Collier emphasized that there is still opportunity for the individual and for a company in North America. There are rewards available for taking responsibility, for hard work and for individual initiative. He urged business people to strive With con- structive efforts to preserve and to enhance the free competitive enterprise sys- tem. Village Puts Variety Into Cooking Finding it hard to put some variety into family meals in these days of high food costs, mother? The solution could lie in a weekend visit to Black Creek Pioneer Village. During the month of June, the village will feature demon- strations of country cooking, pre-Confederation style, Sat- urdays and Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Black pot cooking, fancy breads, cakes, bread making, roasting and griddle cakes will be among the items about which, the visitor to Black Creek may learn. The living community of the mid--1800's is a project of Metro Region Conservation. There, one can see crafts and objects of an era that was peopled by the pioneers who built this country, giving their talents and labour to eking out a living in a beautiful but harsh environment. Black Creek Pioneer Village is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during May and June and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout July and August. Admission is $2.00 per adult and 75c for students (maximum $5.00 per family) and on weekdays only, $1.00 per person for senior citizens. Black Creek is located at the corner ofSSteeles Avenue and Jane- Street in northwest Metro Toronto and is easily accessible by bus. There is ample parking on the grounds. Barbecues and picnie tables are scattered throughout the beautiful Black Creek valley For further information, caîl The Metropolitan Toronto, and Region Conservation Authority at 661-6600. 160 ChrcSe STORE HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday, Satuirday 8:30 a.m, †t 600 pm. Frida y 8:30aý.n o 9:0 p.m. Bowmanville R.W. JOHNSON ENTERPRISES LIMITED Phone 623-2518 ol 14 0 R