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"A Family Tradition for 127 Years" RRR ORR hd Ul (5 Ra OOD a see ae LUCY RYBKA-BECKER candidate for the New Democrat Party Canada works when Canadians work. ES Ss income families. Le needs of all Canadians. BR a, which affects it would help generate or protect jobs. E] There can be no "jobless recovery." Our national recovery [| program puts jobs first. We must remember that when people are working, they pay taxes and spend money in our communities." On average, an unemployed worker costs all levels of government $17,500. The breakdown is as follows: Federal: *$2,200 in foregone income tax *$730 in reduced federal sales tax "$730 in foregone pension and Ul contributions *$6,700 in unemployment insurance benefit claimed *$2,300 in the federal share for new welfare claims i: Provincial: . "$1,150 in foregone income tax : "$850 in reduced provincial sales tax A$2,800 in provincial share for new welfare claims In April, 1993, 1,586,000 people were unemployed. This era! resulted in a $27.6 billion charge on public finances. } #1 The main components of our full employment strategy A include: : businesses. it would create 200,000 jobs over the next five technology would be one of the targets of this fund. A National Infrastructure Program: Physical systems like Canadians back to work. ) : program. This would help both parents and employers by _E-{ 'jobs while providing a much needed 300,000 new spaces. "1 Since the Free Trade Agreement came into effect in 1989, . El 250 jobs have disappeared each day. Early projections show that under the North American Free Trade Agreement, another E1 30,000 jobs would disappear and the average annual wage :{ would decrease by $500. We would abrogate the Free Trade Agreement and not proceed with North American Free Trade Agreement. Unlike other political parties, New Democrats believe in a real commitment to workforce training and include: sectoral training councils in all major industries; a * EZ] national council on continuous learning; a national community #| youth service; and a Canada Jobs Database. = For a copy of our jobs plan, drop into our campaign office 2] at 68 Kirig Street East, Bowmanville or call: (305) 433-7092 or New Democrats are the only party which entered this election campaign with a practical jobs plan -- one which will create 1.5 million new jobs over the next five years. That's 500,000 more new jobs than most analysts are predicting. It will help reduce the deficit, keep inflation in check and hold the line on taxes for low and middle The New Democratic plan is about change: from a failed 2 economy designed to meet the needs of only the wealthiest and | most powerful, to a full-employment economy, serving the A full employment economy means every government action |: Es i #1 A National Investment Fund: to provide new and expanding +f Ganadian-owned small businesses with capital. This fund would invest strategically to develop high skill jobs in Canada-owned | years. Canadian firms which develop and market green | §# transportation, waste management and communications are |: §2{ becoming more important. A sustainable, high-skill, high-value- | added economy requires physical infrastructure that can cope : with changing demands. This would put approximately 130,000 : ~ Strengthening our Social Infrastructure: Canadians are : known worldwide for our social infrastructure, such as health [: care, schools and income support. It's a proud legacy that must | '1 be strengthened. We propose, in addition: a national child care |: providing opportunities to stay in the workforce, upgrade skills and build a better life. Our program would create 40,000 new retraining. We will phase in a refundable training levy to help companies prepare their workers for the future. Other initiatives ALL Te ee © ROSS STEVENSON candidate for the Progressive Conservative Party ~~ -- on neighborhood streets. government, too. That's why we changed the parole system to keep violent flexibility in sentencing young people who commit murder. children gather. We've tightened gun controls, and cracked down on the drug trade. Tougher extradition laws prevent Canada being a haven for fugitive criminals. Another new law provides stiff prison sentences for those who make, distribute or own child pornography. Kim Campbell's government understands why Canadians want a justice system that provides better protection. new amendments planned for the immediate future. These changes to the Young Offenders Act will allow: more with, for example, police and school authorities. That will help remedy the most urgent problems with this Act, but we must go farther. The provinces are deeply involved -- it's systems. Young Offenders Act -- the minimum age, the maximum age, and publishing names of young offenders who have been convicted. Violence against women is a priority. A government- appointed panel made some 500 recommendations, which now are being studied for implementation. Kim Campbell's government is committed to 'zero tolerance' of violence against women. That will be the goal of its laws and programs. must not be influenced to think such violence is an acceptable or successful solution for problems. Our strategy against TV violence includes a strong code of ethics for broadéasters, encouraging advertisers not to sponsor violent programs, and controlling TV violence broadcast across our bordérs. With justice, as with so many other issues, we must get back to basics. We must better protect the way of life we cherish. By voting for Kim Campbell's government, you'll ensure everyone sees the Canadian justice system as their system of justice. ; | campaign for election has nsonpody ike S feeling | stirred up some' of our worst : 8 ho KNOW NOW 11 .titudes and feelings. This is important it is to feel safe at 1 not sur prising during home, school, or work, and | of difficult economic times. Its very important to your Progressive Conservative | The important Point is that we must resist ving vio Wis sire ey go ny wm t Ld i t with crime, with a judicial and law enforcement system: : criminals in jail longer and give victims more say. Jean }: Iangan : : i Chretien's Liberals voted against this. They also objected when |: Wiichis sam) asiesh. That to solve this supposed problem we i we strengthened the Young Offenders Act, giving courts more |: jars. en ; ; | shiftless, crime-oriented person who is immediately transferred We brought in new laws against physical and sexual abuse, |-{ "yo" Welfare rolls. Ironically they also argue that they take f: 1 and criminal stalking. Now courts can bar: convicted child { away jobs from the existing population. Some changes to our |. | molesters from going near playgrounds and other places where : system are needed but we must not throw the baby out with the : A Liberal Government Would: wonder if the justice system cares more about rights. of criminals than the rights of their victims. We know Canadians From talking with Durham constituents, | know the Young Offenders Act is a particular concern here, as in other parts of | Canada. I'm pleased that my personal suggestions to the f government for further improving this Act are included among AANA SINN 1 Immigration ER Se SERS oflendars: stier sontoncing. Tor soious. ohonses wae | { immigrant population is dispersed among the general personal injury to victims; more rigorous supervision after | population. hey ls in wise Sass hoilsor, fave ONO cars in young offenders are released from custody; and, where there's |: veway 4 : J risk of violence to others, sharing information about offenders their responsibility to administer justice and the child welfare : The time has come for serious discussions with the : provinces, about changing three other critical aspects of the | what fs the solution? There "are laws that provide for the |: Sometimes it may seem we're surrounded by violence, Hs not enforcing them. especially when we watch TV. In a healthy society, children E WLiberal ALEX SHEPHERD ~w.;candidate for the LIBERAL PARTY One aspect in this periods This group has conjured up the vision that our streets are f: Another vision is that every new person to our country is a : bath water. Young Offenders Act E Increase sentence lengths for murder from five to 10 years. f Cease the practise of wiping out criminal records at 21 years of age. Create a new category of "dangerous youth offender" for repeat offenders to be dealt with in adult court. B It has been proven that with rehabilitative care the recidivism rate among young offenders greatly drops. This was the original idea of the young offenders act so that young offenders would, } not have to mix with hardened criminals and that they could ge a second chance to tutn their lives around. In fact, less than 40 | per cent receive this care. A Liberal government would insure that all young offenders receive rehabilitative help. ro * 35 NO rs EO | can tell you from my travels through this fiding that our like you and | do. Of the 250,000 immigrants coming into this country annually 42 per cent gain entry under the economic class requiring them to essentially invest upwards of $500,000.00 in this country. Of the balance, only 18 per cent gain entry under the refugee status program. Statistics indicate that the immigrant population has lesser crime rate per population than does the domestic population. They also indicate that they do not take jobs away from the domestic population but rather greate new jobs. So how do you relate this to constant stories of non-caucasian crime in say Toronto? A : portion of the 18 per cent claiming refugee status do so illegally. : They come Jo our country uninvited and then request refugee f: status. A hearing can take upwards of three to five years. They |: are prevented from working and receive welfare benefits. So : Nr immediate deportation of illegal immigrants. The problem is that | The Liberal solution? Enforce the laws that now exist. 3 The Liberal party, of course, has a more extensive platform in [: all of these areas. If you would like more information please contactme. oo In conclusion, simple solutions for complex problems, while desirable, rarely work. & a ll A A an : ERAS Lh inf cong | authorized dealer for IHITACH yr Ld IRR RR The following are the final submissions for the Port Perry Star's Election '93 feature. Space has been made available free of charge for the past three weeks to enable all candidates running in the federal Riding of Durham to discuss their platform and concerns. Next week The Star will publish | the answers to a candidate questionaire to help voters make an educated choice on October 25. |: RS BUSINESS COMPUTERS FAMILY COMPUTERS 'New or Used Get the Full Package Hardwear Packages Setup» Supers Sotvice WILLIAM M. SANDIFORD WILLIAM M. SANDIFORD JR. (416) 985-1877 no A Sl is SAG = - py