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The Canadian Statesman 0 H/u4iHdvi t Bowmanville, Saturday, January 23,1993 7 ANNUAL JANUARY ■ MU - ' . v v; ■ 1 SStey | - : cleara ■ ■ " ' -.. i#Wfê*!i*R8i|$És ■-• ' MMM v. : -V / . Ital) , ■ r, r --Vt • VV mi -y mm hi Hoars: Mon Mainstream Canada By Michael Wycks A job boost "Sorry, we're not hiring at this time." "There are no openings right now." Sentiments all-too-familiar to the more than 1.5 million unemployed Canadians. The job out-look has been altogether grim lately and indications of a quick turnaround are nowhere to be seen. It seems no one is able to do much - governments have been grappling with unwiedly debts of their own and many businesses are downsizing, merely struggling to survive amidst an anemic economy. And the joblessness continues. A glimmer of hope appeared when the federal government finally woke up to the fact that the only significant job creators in the Canadian economy over the last ten years have been small businesses. The facts speak loudly: firms with under 20 employees were far and away the leading job creators between 1979 and 1989, creating more than 1.8 million new jobs during that time. In 1990, these firms were the only job creators, adding more than 170,000 new jobs to the economy. economy. In stark contrast, big companies (those with more than 500 employees) reduced their payrolls by more than 60,000 in 1990. So what did Finance Minister Don Mazankowski do to help create jobs? He provided Unemployment Insurance Insurance payroll tax relief. What does that mean? Well, ask any small business business owner and they'll tell you payroll payroll taxes work against job creation. They're profit insensitive which means you pay the same amount of tax whether you're making healthy profits during an economic boom or dangling close to bankruptcy during a recession; To encourage small firms to expand expand and hire new employees, the government will pay any increase in U.I. employer premiums in 1993 over 1992, up to a maximum of $30,000 per firm.. In effect, for most small businesses, U.I. premium costs will be capped at their 1992 level. In addition, addition, most start-up businesses will have a U.I. premium holiday for 1993. These changes may not translate into work for all the unemployed in Canada, but they will assist in maintaining maintaining jobs and creating new ones. Another positive signal is the pick-up of the American economy which can only boost our own. Sure, happy days may not be here again but better days are just ahead. March of Dimes Needs to Raise $600,000 in '93 '•Ontario March of Dimes needs to raise $600,000 to-provide assistive devices devices for teens and adults with physical disabilities, in communities across Ontario," Ontario," states Executive Director An- dria Spindel. "A leg brace, an electric wheelchair or a communications aid means independence independence -- living at home, rather than in an institution, the possibility of employment and a more meaningful, dignified life," Ms. Spindel continues. "We've launched an aggressive new advertising campaign to encourage encourage public support. "The people featured in bur ads are not professional models. They have all been involved in the Ontario March of Dimes in quite different ways, and have volunteered to tell their stories so other teens and adults with physical disabilities might benefit." January is Ontario March of Dimes month in your community. Please give generously when a canvasser canvasser comes to your door. Contributions may also be made at your local Ontario March of Dimes office, office, or by mail to 60 Ovcrlea Blvd., Toronto, Ont., M4H 1B6. I rwiiu iivui ^ Benjamin Moore Paints! ALL gallons of Benjamin Moore top quality interior paints now on Birthday Sale Prices! , ■ - • • ■■ -■ ■ , • 3|Bjp.. hi I • • • V■ The Melamine Facelift for Kitchens & Baths The melamine-appearing finish for counters, cabinets, shelving, furniture, and more. Dries to a durable!; scrub- bable and stain resistaiit finish. Available in 28 custom colours. Reg. list $43.55 PAINTS ■ : " ■ IS Ei i-S-rr' Ideal Paints No. 7000 Oar best drywall Latex Primer Sealer No. 5100 Latex Acrylic SV.95* Satin Finish (fl slightly softer semi-gloss) No. 6000 fllkyd $W5* Semi-Gloss • mo» «!<>«$ It's Not Expensive - Moorcraft Super Hide Latex Semi Gloss or Latex Eggshell Special Bay In We also carry... Va rat ha ne Products Woodkote Stains Sikkens Products - M inwax Stains - Watco Oil • ■■ ■ • ' ■ ' \ ' . ■ _ ^ ■ ■iahih mm SINGLE? . Dances 8:30 P.M. Fridays - Dynasty Ballroom 559 Bloor St. W„ Oshawa Sundays - The Corral 433 Slmcoe St.S. Oshawa Dress Code - No Jeans Information 623-7007 l«P" W»MM m 1 "--t i,.t >•;?/ \ 1 . Krai VISA *•