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wp 10--Bcugog Citizen -- Tuesday , September 23, 1992 & 'Too much money spent on French Letter to Mulroney To the Editor: Statistics Canada has just released figures that show in the metropolitan area of Oshawa, 209,610 people said their only mother tongue is English, an increase of 33,056 over the 1986 census. French increased by only 1,070. In. Ontario, there were 7,868,000 who claimed their mother language as English, an increase of 556,000 over the 1986 census. French increased by just 3475 province-wide, followed by Italian, Chinese, German and Portuguese. About 13 per cent spoke other than one of the Official languages. The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship reported some time ago that people with French as their first language account for between .35 and 2.5 per cent in Durham Region. Durham is spending $35.8 million this year on French Immersion, not including core French in virtually every grade. Just released figures under the HAPPY 1st ANNIVERSARY DALE & LESLEY I Love - Dad & Mom, Your son- Cody, Sister & Brother-in-law - Shelly & Ernie, & Gran PORT PERR featuring ... Experience a Country Market COUNTRY MA : Over 90 Different Vendors : A Wide and Exciting Collection of Quality Merchandise : Antiques, Collectables, Crafts, Furniture, Garden Centre, Videos, Books, Ceramics, Clothing. ~_ : FREE Admission & FREE Parking : Bargains - Bargains - Bargains Freedom of Information Act state that of only 25 of the 52 government departments or agencies have spent $387 million on bill 8--the French Services Act. That's $1,06 million per day. Former deputy prime minister Erik Neilson told the House of Commons in 1986 that "regulations and absurd laws regarding official bilingualism occupy some 35,000 bureaucrats and cost the nation some $30 billion annually." That's enough to eliminate the annual deficit. We have all kinds of cuts in health care and social services, grants to the provinces, ete., yet not one cent cut from French language services. The Peterson government gave us 33 tax increases, the Rae government added another 16, with more to come. Add to that the shocking 32 tax increases from the Mulroney government and the total is 81. The April budget in Ontario hit us with an additional $1.2 billion in new taxes (C. Press) Also an y] 1540 HWY. 7A West of Port Perry OPEN YEAR ROUND Saturdays & Sundays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Phone (416) 985-8424 Just Arrived ... "PINK [CE" The Hottest New Jewellery Line that's sweeping North America | | increase in the basic personal income tax rate from 53 per cent of basic federal federal tax to 54.5 per cent in 1992. Adding insult to injury the Rae government with Bill 20 is imposing mandatory Junior Kindergarten on all school boards. The cost in Durham will be a seven to eight per cent hike in the mill rate. Oshawa Times stated in its September 15 issue "establishing Junior Kindergarten would cost the Durham Board $24 million. Local taxpayers will have to come up with half that amount." Others argue that the Board is in the education business, not baby-sitting or day care. Financial Post senior editor Dianne Francis says "Education sacred cows must be slaughtered." On top of all the tax increases, Ottawa is about to spend upwards of $150 million on a referendum--that is not binding--after already spending $27 million for the Spicer Report. Many learned people claim that a NO vote will send a clear message to the 11 men who gave us Meech Lake and much more to Bourassa who boycotted the meetings. What was needed was a constituent assembly of ordinary Canadians, devoid of self-promoting politicians. Enough is enough. Dean Kelly, President, Assoc. of Dedicated Canadians (Est. 1967) Port Perry, Ont. From page 9 repeat it now, the rest of Canada will soon be a colony of Quebec. So, Mr. Mulroney, let me be the first "unity buster" in line because I don't like your "behind closed doors" tactics. I don't like your "hot line to Quebec" phone calls wheeling and dealing at the expense of English Canada. This "deal" reeks of a sell-out of the rest of Canada and lack of equality for all "born in Canada" citizens. It reeks of promises made by you to your Quebec P.C. caucus. English Canadi will are unless this deal goes through, and then we will find out we've been clubbed on the head. Just as Jean Allaire (Quebec Liberal Party executive) said as he resigned: "In all conscience, I cannot accept such an agreement which has a8 its only merit being an agreement. I cannot subscribe to the morose attitude that jt's better than nothing." I too will vote non/non in October. Bet on rien d'autre. Mrs. Pat Stevenson, R t Ave., never know what these promises Oshawa. Letter writer missed the point From page 9 numbers, or the sale of assets to raise funds. This serves as a warning to consumers to conserve their cash rather than spend it. Why? Because we have borrowed the last ten years of our growth. Governments have voted an almost unsustainable level of entitlements to Canadians. All of this is backed by an ocean of government 10U's. This country went into the recession in 1988, as predicted by the Stock Market Crash well before the introduction of Free Trade. Therefore, the timing of FTA in 1989 and the later addition of Mexico this year seems to be the real political criticism. Certainly, it has damaged us and is no answer for recovery. Looking ahead, where will recovery come from? It won't be from the manufacturing sector for the reasons Mr. Malcolm pointed out in his letter. Nor will it come from the white collar professionals who have been laid off by the thousands. As I see it, there are two solutions. First, a big squeeze, a particularly unpopular and lengthy economic contraction until the debt is painfully paid off. Second, government engineered inflation through debt monetization. This is the creation of dollar bills to pay down debt or buy Tt back from the creditors. Which one would you vote for? : One thing is for certain. Debt is going to be the dirty word of the 1990's. We need a new special brand of politician, and perhaps, a better informed voter as well. Bill Bradburn, B.Sc. B.B.A. Nestleton, Ontario Town should recognize D. D. Palmer - To the Editor: The one thing that makes Port Perry distinctive worldwide is the fact this is the birthplace of Dr. Daniel David Palmer. The profession of Chiropratic worldwide was founded by Dr. Palmer. The suggestion that we are distinctive forfour Purple Martin population is absolutely absurd. We are far more distinctive for Ken's "Nuts About Chocolate," Doreen's Linens and Barry's Peameal Bacon Sandwiches. In the 16 years I have lived here, I have seen millions of blackbirds and gulls, but the closest I've come to seeing a Purple Martin is passing a house in town with a sign advertising OFFER EXPIR limited P port perry printing 201 NORTH STREET PHONE 985-9755 Purple Martin birdhouses for sale. There are 60,000 Doctors of Chiropractic "worldwide in almost every country of the globe who would be willing to send a couple of dollars each to the Scugog Township council for a sign. Dr. Morley Pitts, D.C. Port Perry, Ont. SEPTEMBER 30t OFFICE SUPPLIES RUBBER STAMPS WEDDING INVITATIONS COMPUTER and BUSINESS FORMS CREATIVE DESIGN and LAYOUT QUALITY PROCESS and COLOUR PRINTING