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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1937 - 2012 · Celebrating 75 Years Orono Weekly Times - 9 Staying in Touch MPP John O'Toole Getting Our Money's Worth from Ontario Agencies As Ontario struggles with a $16 billion deficit, it's time ensure the province's 630 agencies, boards and commissions are providing value to taxpayers. "Every agency, board and commission must be reviewed to ensure it provides quality service to Ontarians. The guiding principle must be as follows: If an agency works, then government should leave it alone. If it's broken, fix it. If it cannot justify its existence, it goes. As Accountability Critic in our PC Caucus, I had the opportunity last week to speak at Queen's Park on the need to review and to reform Ontario's agencies, boards and commissions. You may recall that Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak introduced legislation last year calling for a mandatory performance review of every bureaucracy. It was supported by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, the National Citizens Coalition, and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The McGuinty government defeated this legislation. To put the issue in perspective, ask yourself how many Ontarians can name just five of the 630 agencies, boards and commissions receiving funds from Ontario taxpayers? We have reached the point where almost any combination of letters in the alphabet will spell out a provincial agency. That's why PC Leader Tim Hudak introduced legislation calling for a review. Last week, the Ontario PC Caucus once again called on the McGuinty government to adopt our jobs and economy plan in order to find muchneeded savings of taxpayers' money. If the Premier is out of ideas, he is welcome to adopt our plan, which includes a public sector wage freeze and reforms of the apprenticeship system to create 200,000 new job opportunities. JOHN O'TOOLE see page 10 Chicken Korma (Murgh Korma) Cutting the chicken thighs into bitesized pieces reduces the cooking time of this popular Indian stew. No need to peel the ginger before chopping. Serve over basmati rice sprinkled with chopped fresh coriander, if desired. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 to 45 minutes Serves: 4 to 6 Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) each ground coriander and ground cumin 1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric 1 tsp (5 mL) each salt and black pepper1/2 tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper 2 lb (1 kg) boneless skinless Ontario Chicken Thighs 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil 2 medium Ontario Onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped gingerroot 2 bay leaves 8 whole green cardamom pods (optional) 1 cup (250 mL) canned crushed tomatoes 1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth 1/4 cup (50 mL) whipping cream (35%) Chopped fresh coriander (optional) Preparation Instructions: In large bowl, combine coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt and black and cayenne peppers. Cut chicken thighs into 2 or 3 pieces; toss with spice mixture to coat. In deep nonstick large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions until browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic, ginger, bay leaves, and cardamom pods (if using); cook 5 minutes. Add chicken; cook, stirring until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Add cream; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with coriander (if using). Nutritional Information: 1 Serving (when recipe serves 6): Protein: 36.0 grams, Fat: 15.0 grams, Carbohydrate: 9.0 grams, Calories: 319, Fibre: 2.0 grams