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Past meeting was not billed as an all-candidates' meeting: RODC continued from p.6 He (along with several other municipal and provincial politicians, as well as local townspeople) was asked to speak briefly on what democracy meant to him. At the time, citizens were very angry about Prime Minister Harper's proroguing of Parliament. The evening was introduced by a school principal, who lambasted the Conservatives for what was perceived as an attack on Canadian democracy. Mr. Young was clearly shaken, although he made a spirited speech about Canadian democratic values. He has ignored all invitations to attend events organized by RODC since. Clearly, Mr. Young did not read the invitation that was sent to him, or the description of the procedure for the evening. He did not process the fact other speakers were introduced as both municipal and provincial politicians, not candidates in a federal election. He was unaware people were angered that the Conservative leader had been found in contempt of Parliament and had several times prorogued Parliament. He did not enjoy listening to criticism. It can be difficult for an elected representative to know what local constituents need and want. But an MP who does not read, or listen, or process social cues cannot hope to grasp what voters are thinking. Tina Agrell, RODC recording secretary 7 | Friday, October 9, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Life is complicated. We help make things a little easier. Simplify your life. Whether you're planning for yourself or a loved one, make just one call for all funeral, reception, cemetery and cremation arrangements. At your time of need or planning ahead, call: Zoë, Grade 12. Current HSC Arts Scholar, future headliner. 905-257-1100 Look for us on Facebook glenoaks.ca Hillfield Strathallan College is an independent day school for Montessori Toddler and Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Join us for our Open House on Wednesday, November 4. Call 905-389-1367, or visit www.hsc.on.ca, for details. Glen Oaks Funeral Home & Cemetery by Arbor Memorial 3164 Ninth Line (403 & Dundas St.), Miss./Oakville, ON Arbor Memorial Inc. Family Owned. Proudly Canadian. Do you have unwanted hair? Thank-you Get rid of it for good. Guaranteed. 1235 Trafalgar Rd. Suite 205B Just North of the QEW oakville! PLATINUM Bring in this ad and receive a FREE introductory consult and 20 minute treatment. Cruise CoMPaNy Jennifer Desloges Founder, CE, CCE, CPE, RDT www.hairfreeforlife.com 905-582-5041 Cruise Holidays of oakville 221 Lakeshore Road East · 905-337-2228 info@cruiseholidaysoakville.com www.cruiseholidaysoakville.com TICO# 4537114 ON REG# 970855995