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VW alieltle Rel [ol=N el @Nlel Ve o]e] Vol. 2, No. 10 Tuesday, September 1, 1992 is 10,000 28 pages Stevenson ss referendum is 'Do we want a Canada?! Durham MP Ross Stevenson admits he's not a fan of referendums, but says the constitutional issue is important enough to let the people of Canada have their say. Te we. have to have a referendum on an issue, let's have it on this one," he told the Citizen late last week referring to the national vote which could come as early as October 26. He said the referendum, which likely will be in the form of two or three questions requiring a simple "yes" or "no" answer, really comes down a single 'question: "Do we want a Canada or not? I - would hope the people go out and support this country." Mr. Stevenson said his « concerns about a referendum centre around three issues: the time and effort it will take for Canadians to become familiar with the complicated constitutional package; the cost to the federal treasury and the fact that historically, referendums can be divisive both: for the country and ™ individuals. For example, what if English speaking Canada responded overwhelmingly in favour of the constitutional deal and Quebec' s response was the" opposite. And he noted that the last time a referendum was held in Canada on World War 2 conscription caused "political and emotional sores that exist to this day." As for the cost in dollars, he said it could be $100 million since a full enumeration would likely take place first. Commenting on the fact that the results of a national referendum are not binding on the federal government, he said if the vote was "In four straight title for Port Perry since 1975. overwhelming one way or another, "this is a pretty powerful message that the people have spoken clearly. Governments shoul listen." However, he said there would not be the same obligation if the results were just slightly more than a majority in favour or opposed. «Mr. Stevenson said believes the very future of t] country is hanging in the balance at this time. "Personally, I think that if Quebec goes (separates) it won't be too lorig before the 'Still waiting for rest of Canada fragments." He warned as well that if Quebec Confederation, western provinces would be very. . suspicious of the political and economic clout that Ontario would wield in the "new Canada." (continued on page 4) yh 4 Inthe an and Bob VanderSlagt. Full on. of this the Ciizen. inthis odhion of i Therg's nothing quite like a day at the Fair, to put a big smile on ygur face, like the one Amanda Waish of Cadmus was weafing at Blackstock Fair, Amanda with her horse "Tom" competed Inthe western pleasure class and even though she Idn't win she enjoyed herself just the same. Dark clouds and cool winds didn't put a damper on the spirits at the 127th Blackstock Fair. More photos in the Citizen. And don't forget the Port Perry Falr coming up for 3 big days this weekend. : decision on Port Perry Ambulance . "I'hope that campaign had The owner of Port Perry Arh is "not op Ie that present levels of service some political affect, but I'm not optimistic," said Mr. can be maintained in the face. 'DeShane on Monday. "It will : of bu ts from the of bud Seflints ¥Bob DeShane of Lindsay * Ambulance Service (whieh be'very unfortunate to see services cut." Orie cut could be the second ambulance vehicle based in operates the service in Port Port Perry. It is in service Perry) said Monday he is still waiting to Hear from the this issue, Aproposal was submitted to dget inerease to one per _ cent this year and Mr, DeShane that will result in a + $90,000 shortfall in operating Monday to Friday for eight hours and is used for stand- provincial government off by" and Lrgpsfers. from hospital. : Tak Vehicle is still in use, the Management, Boarg.of* "but will be off the road unless the operating budget is increased. And 'some part-time ambulance attendants in Lindsay may lose their jobs as well. 'Mf. DeShane said he has funds at current levels of told the government that based on the current budget Betvice, 'About four weeks ago, moré he cannot provide the same than. 30. ambulance attendants from numerous communities: staged an - information rally in Port Perry to draw' public attention to the fact budget DD A h) level of service as costs are climbing more rapidly than one per cent. . He said he doesn't know when the province will respond to his proposal, but restraints may 'lead to added *Y hope i¢'s soon." reduced dev aa RE MISS 11! \i