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Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 16, 1998 Reform MR Says Parly will Boost Canadian Business The Reform Party of Canada secs tax relief and the slashing of red tape as two ways to keep Canada's industrial sector strong. Rahim Jaffer, MP for Edmonton Strathcona and the party's Industry Critic, was in Bowmanvillc last Friday to meet with local business leaders. He also stopped for an Interview with The Canadian Statesman. "It's really important that the federal government take a pro-active role," he said. But the MP warns that, in practice, the current federal federal government has saddled industry with more regulatory regulatory controls in the last decade. Taxes and regulations regulations can quickly drive businesses and jobs out of the country, he warns. "If we want business people to re-invest, allow them to keep the money they earn," he says. He adds that a dollar left in the economy does more good for productivity than the same dollar spent by bureaucrats. bureaucrats. "A lot of the people creating the regulations are not very sensitive to the challenges businesses face," he adds. The Reform spokesman also touched on the future of the Reform movement in Ontario, noting that in the latest federal election, Reform and Progressive Conservative candidates tended to divide the vote, leaving a chance for the Liberals to sneak up the middle. middle. "We have identified 30 ridings in Ontario where that happened," he observed. He sees the new United Alternative movement as a solution to the split in party alliances among small-c conservatives. Under the banner of a United Alternative, Canadians who favor measures measures such as fiscal responsibility, responsibility, a reform of democratic democratic institutions, strengthened strengthened family units and reform of the criminal justice justice system could find a home. Already, over 1,000 delegates delegates have indicated their plans to attend the United Alternative convention in February. Supporters of the concept are not just Reform Party members, but also representatives of all the other major parties, including Tories, Liberals and the NDP. Jaffer adds that a strategy will emerge from that convention. It could include the founding of a brand new party or some form of coalition among the existing existing parties. But Jaffer, who is a 27-year-old entrepreneur and small business owner, says the party is willing to adapt to a changing role. "Reformers have always shown themselves to be open minded and ready for change," he says. Rahim Jaffer, MP Edmonton Strathcona 1999 Order of Ontario Nominations Being Accepted Nominations arc now being accepted for candidates for the 1999 Order of Ontario - the province's highest and most prestigious annual award. The Order of Ontario recognizes provincial residents who have excelled in any field of endeavour, and whose contributions contributions have bettered their communities, enriched the lives of others and enhanced Ontario's reputation for innovation and achievement. Established in 1986, there have been 248 outstanding individuals invested in the Order of Ontario. A few of the notables include television journalist Knowlton Nash; dancer Karen Kain; author Margaret Atwood; scientist and astronaut Dr. Roberta Bondar; philanthropist and business business leader Henry N.R. Jackman; country music entertainer Tommy Hunter; community community leader Jeffrey Lo; hockey coach Ted Nolan; and the Reverend Bob Rumball, a champion for persons with hearing disabilities. disabilities. The deadline for nominations is January 29, 1999. Nomination forms arc available at any MPP constituency office, through the "What's New" section of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Web site, www.gov.on.ca/MCZCR, or by writing or phoning: Honours and Awards, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, 4th Floor, 77 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2R9, Telephone: (416) 314-7526. Nominations arc considered by an Advisory Council that includes the Chief Justice of Ontario, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Secretary of Cabinet. Those selected ' to receive the Order of Ontario will be invested by the Lieutenant Governor in a spring ceremony. Bowmcmville KidFit Centre 83 Mearns Court South off Baseline, east of Liberty St. Over $1,000 Raised for Big Brothers The Big and Little Brothers, along with the volunteers serving on the Chum Committee of Big Brothers of Clarington were busy this year raising money for their Christmas Party. With a lot of help from the community they were able to raise $1023 for their party held on November 29 at Playdium. On hand to present the cheque to the chair of the Chum Committee, Dennis Dcclcy and his Little Engagement Announcement Jane and John Thomas of Hampton, are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Matthew James Thomas to Melanie Noel Moffat, daughter of Janice and Frank Moffat of Warrenton, Virginia. DURHAM REGION The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department HOLIDAY CLOSURE OF THE REGION'S WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES The Region's Waste Facilities in Oshawa, Port Perry and Blackstock will be closed December 25th, 26th and 28th as well as January 1st. These sites will also have reduced hours on December 24th and December 31st, closing at noon.. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, January 5, 1999. V.A. SILGAILIS, P. ENG. COMMISSIONER OF WORKS - ©j.p. It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like W The lights are dazzling, the decorations grand, but nothing fills us with so much joy as the sight of our friends and acquaintances. Thanks for seeing us this past year. Dr, K. McPherson will be donating $5.00 for every complete pair of eyeglasses dropped off at her office until the end of January 1999. The funds will be donated to the Bowmanvillc Memorial Hospital Foundation for the purchase of new equipment, dr. k. a. McPherson and Associates 45 Liberty SI. N„ Bowmanvillc L1C 2L8 Phone 905-623-3252 Fax 905-623-4583 Brother Simon were: Kathy Real, Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery; Heather Farquhar, Simon's Jumping Castle; and Vic Roberts (Happy) and Brenda, Fishpond Specialists. Thank you also to Winchester Arms for holding holding a yard sale for Big Brothers, to the A & P (Bowmanvillc Mall) for hosting the Big and Little Brother Car Wash and sup plying the pop for the party, Square Boy Pizza for the pizza and Tim Horton's (Courtice) for the donuts. The Chum/Big Bunch Committee of Big Brothers of Clarington was formed to provide activities activities for the Matched and Unmatched Little Brothers. For further information contact: Nancy Scott or Jill King 623-6646. 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