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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 7th, 1976 - 7 Queen's Park Report DOUG MOFFATT, MPP DURHAM EAST Kendal News This week I would like to comment on a report just published by the Ontario Economic Council, "Issues and Alternatives 1976: National National Independence", Thç members of the Council range from trade union leaders such as Mr. David Archer of the Ontario Federation of Labour to the presidents of such companies as Great Lakes Paper and Hiram Walker-Go- oderham & Worts Ltd.,; the members also include professors professors from several university departments in the province. The 40 page report is a carefully assembled assault on the question of Canadian independence, in particular the independence of Ontario in North America; my inter-, est was aroused by comments on this document from differ- . ent quarters of opinion. One of the Ministers of the Cabinet of Ontario has called it a "subversive document"; a trade union leader has called it "an exerciser in futility"; one of the people in charge of. •> substantial portion of foreign foreign investment in Canada has called it a "document on the road to Canada's downfall". To get such a reaction the document must say something. something. When I read it I was struck with the fact that the report really does attempt to look at all sides of the independence question, without taking a polarised view either that all foreign investment is good, therefore we should ençour-. age it, or that all foreign investment is bad, therefore )e should discourage it. The > report has attempted to put the case squarely with the t Clarke Public LIBRARY PHONE 983-5507 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2:00 to 8:30 Saturday 10:00 to 12:00 "Church St. Orono, Out. pro's and cons for independence independence or less independence as clearly as possible. There are nine separate rècommendations in the report report which it is difficult to summarise fully. I thought I would mention some of the points which seem important contributions to the thought Canadians have been giving this topic over the last ten years and hopefully will, continue to give. Firstly, the report says that : many, though certainly not all, of the problems of national independence are caused by Canadian, economic economic policies. In the Council's estimation it would probably be counter-productive to attempt attempt to reduce foreign ownership without tackling the underlying causes inher-. ent in existing Canadian policies. The report goes on to say that the tariff is a principal cause of much foreign investment in Canada and of the reduced efficiency of Canadian industry. These ripple effects result in per capita income being below what it would be in the absence of the tariff. The Council believes that a strong case can be made for exploring exploring major reductions in tariff levels. That's certainly a novel idea in our protective society. The Council goes' on to say that competition policy has developed very slowly in this country, and that the merging of companies is one of the important areas for concern in consequence. An argument can be made that foreign firms often increase competition, competition, and' should be consciously consciously evaluated as' a potential source of increased competition. competition. There is room, in the Council's opinion, for both federal and provincial initiatives initiatives in the financial sector, where changes could enhance the financing of more Canadian Canadian owned firms. More competition in commercial banking, for example, could increase fending lo smaHer, developing, Canadian firms. Tax policies need to be reviewed to maximize tax returns on foreign investment to Canada while maintaining a high level of investment. in relation to the arts 'in Canada , and policy to encourage encourage cultural achievement, the Council believes that subsidies subsidies to Canadians, rather than restrictions on foreigners, will give the best results. On nationalism generally, the report suggests that Canadians can choose any position between substantial . independence and a high degree of indpendence; there is a' spectrum. Nationalist policies can have the effect of increasing jobs and benefits for particular groups at the expense of the population at large, and new policies should , be evaluated in the .light of this possibility. Policies concerned concerned with national independence independence have developed in a piecemeal fashion in Canada so far, and the Council urges a more comprehensive approach approach to guard against such side effects of domestic policies. ' With these suggestions, to my way of thinking, the Council is telling us that we can achieve a high degree of independence in economic terms terms and maintain harmonious harmonious relationships with other countries only if we make a strenuous effort to go to the sources of the problems. The sources, in fact, are not the actions of foreign countries or foreign companies, but rather the actions or failures to act of our own governments. In Ontario, if we are going to use the resources of the province for the benefit of its people and for Canadians in general, it is not enough to cry that foreign companies control, control, us ; we must do something to prevent the process of exporting jobs with our raw materials by seeking and supporting constructively nationalist nationalist policies. by jacktfUMt Since 1912 Distinctive Floral Themes For Any Occasion 162 King St. East, Bowmanville PhONC 623-3365 Ask Operator for ZENITH 36540 I 1 I ■ ■ I ■ 8 ft 8 DXSBRV1CE STATIONS Highway 35 and 115, just north of Newcastle g « Prices Stove Oil Si Diesel Oil j Available in any quantity ■ Phone 9874315 * Pumping Out Septic Tanks ; Bert Tompkins Phone 786-2552 Featuring: Premium Quality Products At the Most Reasonable g Charles Reid Orono's Licensed Auctioneer 1 Valuator Specialize in Farm Furniture Sales Consult me tor terms' and dates Phone Orono 983-5914 We received a heavy rain the last day of March. April has been sunny thus far with cold nights, good maple syrup weather. April 11th Palm Sunday evening at 8 p.m. there will be a special Service of "Sacred Music and the Spoken Word" presented by Rev. G. Montgomery Montgomery with Mrs. Helen Wood at the organ, Mr. Lloyd Itansberry on the violin, Mrs. Montgomery Soloist and Mrs. Judy Fonk with Mrs. Fern Foster in a duet.'. We are hoping to have visitors from neighbouring churches like Kirby, Garden Hill, Orono and Newcastle, this coming Sunday evening April the eleventh. Rev. Norman MacKenzie and Mrs. MacKenzie were at their cottage last week end: Visitors with the Mackenzie's were Dr. and Mrs. Gale of Toronto. Mrs. T. Stevens, Mrs. E. Foster, Mrs. G. Cathcart and Miss C. Stewart attended the annual meeting of the Osh- awa Presbyterial in Harmony United Church, Oshawa,' on Wednesday, March 31st. The guest speakers Were Rev. & Mrs. Floyd Howlett missionaries missionaries on furlough from Japan. On Sunday morning Donald Fonk and Robin Ibbotson sang a beautiful duet entitled "Let there be peace on earth". Then Rev. G. Montgomery Montgomery read the scripture Galatians 6 v 1 -10 and 'Spoke on "A Lenton Confession" aS expressed in psalm 51-by King David. Mr. and Mrs. G. Cathcart were entertained by Mr. & Mrs. V. Peacock to,Sunday evening supper at their home. Miss Catherine Stewart had ANTICIPATES A PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT A. G. Stapleton of General Motors expects a peaceful settlement with the United Auto Workers Union. He also expects that any increased costs must be offset through increased productivity and within the Anti-Inflation Board Board guidelines. Stapleton declined to comment comment on contract demands which has been published by the Union. He stated however that keeping pace with wage parity may well approach the limits permitted by the Anti- Inflation Board. \ . MORE RADON TESTS The ministry of health conducted tests March 9 at four schools in-tips community community about 75 miles north of Belleville and results indicated indicated radon-gas levels were within an.acceptable range, a ministry spokesman says. Sunday dinner with Mrs. T. Stevens in her home. Mrs. M. Garbutt had her son and family with her last' weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Little entertained Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bailey and family on Sunday'. Ontario apples were never any finer in colour or more abundant than, this year so be sure and serve the family an apple a day as well as apple sauce to keep them healthy. Use the electric beater to make the apple sauce smooth and free from lumps. Why not have roast apples for supper? IWiNTTO )TFi fORA mm AM A MSP WATSON'S : Marine and Cycle CtoiBO Phone 983-5343 The spokesman from the ministry's occupational health health protection brànch in Toronto said Thursday the tests were ' conducted at the four schools and one other site nearby. "Our tests indicdted' the radon-gas levels at these sites are well within the acceptable standards and there is no danger to health". JAN'S FLOWER & GIFT SHOPPE . SERVING ORONO, NEWCASTLE BOWMANVILLE and OSHAWA WE DELIVER MAIN STREET, ORONO, PHONE 983-9500 TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOTICE Cancellation of Meeting The regular meeting of the Planning Advisory Committee scheduled for Monday, April 12,1976, has been cancelled. The next meeting of the Committee will be held pt '7,30' p.m. on Monday, April 26, 1976, in the * Municipal Building, Hampton. H. R. Best, Secretary , Planning Advisory Committee , • Town of Newcastle. ORONO UNITEDCHURCH Pancake Dinner Sunday, April 11th 12.30 p.m. to 3,00 p.m. MAIN HALL, ORONO UNITED CHURCH PANCAKES FRESH MAPLE SYRUP SAUSAGES COFFEE Adults $2.00 Children 12 and under $1.00 1 Stuff's Pharmacy ORONO, ONT. J. H. STUTT 983-5009 .'■E-i-JL-STUtT;::,:;/,,