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â€" We ask the Canadian government to expedite the processing of Salvadorean refugees for admission to Canada, those refugees especially who are presently being sent back from the U.S. And we wonder what action has our government taken to protest to the U.S. State Department the contravention of international protocol in that country‘s treatment of Salvadoreans within its borders? â€" Each of us would like to be sent a copy of the Interim Report of the Parliamentary Subâ€"comâ€" mittee on Canada‘s Relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. We wish to read in detail the recommendations of Canadian Parliamentarians who have been studying the situation in Latin America closely and have recommended changes in Canada‘s policies towards the region. We urge the government to pursue an indepenâ€" dent policy towards Central A\merica, one The Bill the Government proposes would, in one feli swoop, amend and enact provisions relating to seven major acts, repeal one major act, and enact four new major acts. Normally the bills would be presented separately. They would be sent to an allâ€"party committee of Pariiament for examination. Oral and written testimoâ€" ny would be received from experts and civil servants. Amendments would be conâ€" The belis have been ringing in the House of Commons â€" and the public has been discussing why? For months now, citizens of Waterioo Region have been angered and frustrated by the highâ€"handed actions of the Trudeau Government. They have been saying to me: ‘‘Tell the Government how we feel. Do something." The Federal Government has grown more and more dictatorial. The Progressive Conservative Official Opposition has used procedural tactics to halt the Government‘s roughâ€" shod ride because no others will work. This was the straw that broke the camel‘s back. The Liberal government is trying to railroad through Parliament a huge, omnibus energy bill that will affect ali Canadians. The conservatives are trying to force the Government to let Parliament give Bill Câ€"94 proper consideration. The Government wants to avoid this public discussion. It wants only one vote. It ecumenical church organizations working to alleviate the plight of refugees and the violation of human rights. We heard, too, from our own MP, Walter McLean, member of the Parliamentary Subâ€"committee on Canada‘s Relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. The focus of the morning was on the suffering of the people of El Salvador, a country where the situation is just mow particularly critical and where Canada‘s decisive action could have most beneficial effects. We learned also about the escalating armed struggle against the repressive regime in Guatemala and about the attempts of the new government in Nicaragua to realize the hopes raised by the victory over Samoza. We heard from a woman who has had firstâ€"hand experience in Honduras of the desperate needs of Salâ€" vadorean refugees. We were told of the ways we might be able to help in the resettlement of the many Saivadoreans being deported from the U.S. who could be admitted to Canada. Having considered together how the current tragic situation in Central America can best be understood in the context of our humane concern for the sufferings of its people, we urge the Canadian government to change its present policy towards the region and to take action now which will alleviate particular instances of misery and injustice there. â€" We urge that Canada not legitimize by its actions the March elections in E) Salvador. several socialâ€"justice groups in this community. The workshop was organized to enable members of local church congregations to share their «concerns with each other about recent events in enclosed list, we number over 100. _ _ _Several speakers spoke to us about the current WALTER McLEAN Eugene Forsey, a constitutional expert and retired Liberal senator, has said that the Government bill ‘"could establish a very dangerous precedent." It provides for sweeping and complicated amendâ€" ments to nine pieces of legislation, makes retroactive ‘"a whole string of taxes‘‘ and gives the Cabinet ‘"enormous power‘‘ to make regulations, he said. When Canaâ€" dians pass judgment on the Conservatives‘ obstruction of Parliament, they must consider whether "a wholly new species of legislation‘‘ makes necessary a new way Think of the record of the Trudeau Government: A Cabinet Orderâ€"inâ€"Council of May 1981 added the foliowing powers to the War Measures Act: â€" establishment of civilian internment camps, â€" the creation by the Prime Minister of an organization to ‘‘implement the applicaâ€" tion of censorship controls‘", â€" the rationing of fuel, â€" the regulation of farm production, and wants no amendments. It has tied tax measures into the bill, as a procedural means of keeping it out of discussion in the Standing Committees. of biocking Government action" by a House of Commons which has been shorn of many of its former powers." â€" â€" the imposition of emergency taxes. This GoÂ¥ernment has not brought that Order to Parliament; it has refused to 3. Finally, we must refute the insidious suggestion that most of Ontario‘s egg producers are large, wealthy farmers who delight in ripping off the urban consumer. The fact of the matter is that the majority of eggs are produced by hundreds of small, independent, local farmers who have less than 10,000 hens. As likely as not, eggs are only one of several sources of revenue they have to rely on to make a living. In many cases, the labor for egg production is supplied by the farmer, his wife and his children. If it were not for the marketing board, these family operations would find themselves in the same adverse position farmers experienced in the ‘30s, with the boom and bust prices, or in the position of today‘s hog and beef farmers, who daily go bankrupt, while the consumer is paying even more for these items than they did years ago. Marketplace also failed to explain that eggs have risen less than virtually any other staple food, and continue to be one of the cheapest forms of protein available. boards "control prices by fixing the supply." That is not the case. The pricing of eggs is in no way related to the volume of eggs produced. Quotas in fact are calculated by the amount of product we estimate is required by the market. We can‘t fix the supply â€" hens aren‘t machines â€" but we can attempt to estimate, as closely as possible, what the demand for eggs will be, so that when you go to purchase eggs there won‘t be any empty shelves. At the same time, egg prices are based on the cost of production â€" plus a reasonable return for the farmer. Thus, a short supply of eggs does not drive prices up, as with coffee, nor does an increase in demand, sych as in the Christmasâ€"holiday season, see prices rise. 2. Setting egg prices based on the cost of production is ‘‘inflationary," if you believe Marketplace. The reality of the situation is that the C.O.P. formula is not inflationary because the cost is reflected after the egg has been produced, not before. As a result, the price reflects, it does not generate, changes in cost. To be specific, since last August in Ontario, the price of eggs has dropped seven cents a dozen, thereby reflecting falling feed costs. i . of I 'l\eA.-ythcd: Conrad Grebel College University of Waterieo On Jan. 31 on the CBCâ€"TV program Marâ€" ketplace, a number of incorrect assertions and false implications were made about the Ontario EKgg Producers‘ Marketing Board. We feel it essential to provide a balanced perspective to what essentially was a "hatchet job."‘ We 1. Marketplace stated that supplyâ€"management A dictatorial government Ontario Egg Producers‘ Marketing Board In December of 1976 the Trudeau Government introduced a bill which alâ€" lowed for the voluntary conversion to metric scale. The Minister responsible for this legislation told Parliament that "... the implementation dates for the national sector plans are mnot mandatory. But On January 4, 1982, mandatery implementaâ€" tion dates for scale conversion in the retail food sector were imposed by Orderâ€"inâ€" Council. The Trudeau Government refused to allow either open debate or disagreeâ€" In November, the Minister of Finance introduced widespread changes in the tax system in his Budget. Again the public was never consuited. But the Government seems determined to implement its meaâ€" ment by our civil service. Failure to comply with this Order can result in fines of up to $5,000 and jail terms of up to two years. Criticism by a civil servant has already resulted in prompt dismissal. The Minister of Tra'ne?on waited until Parliament had reces last summer to chop oneâ€"quarter of Via Rail passenger service routes affecting every part of the country. Despite massive public outcry, the Government has arrogantly refused any appeals for reconsideration. No deâ€" bate in the House of Commons has ever been permitted. allow these extraordinary measures to be debated on the floor of the House of Comâ€" The surest and simplest way to meet our vitamin needs is to eat a wide variety of foods daily, as recommended in Canada‘s Food Guide. Muitiâ€"vitaminâ€"mineral pills can never make up for a The fatâ€"soluble vitamins â€" A, D, E and K are stored by the body so it‘s not essential to consume them daily. The water soluble vitamins â€" thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, folic acid, B12, pantothenic acid, biotin and vitamin C â€" should be supplied every day because they are not stored to any extent. Overâ€"comsumption of fatâ€"soluâ€" ble vitamins can be poisonous and an excess of waterâ€"soluble vitamins is a waste of money. What the body doesn‘t need is flushed down the toilet. Vitamins are organic subâ€" stances which we do require in very tiny doses for life and growth. Our body cannot make vitamins so we have to obtain them from our food. Vitamin D is an exception because it is formed in our skin with exposure to sunâ€" light. If you answered "yes‘" to any of these questions you are one of the many health conscious Canaâ€" dians who holds misconceptions about the role of vitamins. This phenomena is not surprising. It‘s always appealing to believe that illnesses can be easily corâ€" rected by the right pill. Even more appealing is the belief that if a little is good more is bound to be better. Unfortunately neither statement is true when it comes to vitamin supplements. Do you take a muitivitamin pill once a day "just to be sure?" Are you convinced that multivitaâ€" mins improve your general wellâ€" being? Do you take a Bâ€"complex when you‘re feeling runâ€"down or are under stress? Do you believe that large doses of vitamin C prevent the attack of a cold virus? Nutrition Month across Canada by the Canadian Dietetic Associâ€" ation. The following is a special report prepared by the associaâ€" Vitamins â€" use and abuse WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1982 â€" PAGE ? The bells ringing in Ottawa are a reminder of the importance of "standing on guard" for our Canadian democratic institutions and individual freedoms. A subtle plan is afoot by this dictatorial Government to have Parliament legislate away its responsibility to debate public expenditures. The beils have been tolling as a result of this steady Governmental assault on Canada, and tge subversion of our Parliamentary procedures. 1 hope that the Government will start acting as if Canada were still a democracy! The caucus of the Official Opposition Progressive Conservative Party has unanâ€" imously agreed that the Liberal abuse of Parliament, and of average Canadians, must be stopped. The business of the House of Commons will immediately resume when the Trudeau Government withdraws its omnibus energy bill, Câ€"94, and introduces separate pieces of legisiaâ€" tion in its place. Incidently, Canadians are already paying a 24 cent oil price increase ({remember 18¢?) even though it has not become law, and has never been debated by Parliament. And now the Trudeau Government has introduced an enormous energy bill which would give it the right (as a part of 15 laws involved), to increase four different taxes without ever coming back to Parliament. sures, regardless of public opinion. vitamins and minerals if stored at PF (â€"20°C). * don‘t cut up and soak vegetaâ€" bles for hours before using. * for most nutrient retention cook vegetables in their skins in a minimum of water. Microwave cooking, pressure cooking and steaming are all good ways to preserve nutrients. * use as little cooking water as possible â€" and use any water that‘s left after cooking for sauces, gravies and soups. Although most people can get all the vitamins and minerals they need from foods, there are situations where a supplement would be advisable. Multiâ€"vitaâ€" minâ€"mineral supplements are prescribed during an acute, long illness when appetite is poor. They are also used to supplement low calorie diets â€" less than 1000 Calories. In these situations seek advice from a professional dietiâ€" tian before selecting a suppleâ€" ment. Written by Helen Hale, a public health nutritionist, for the Canaâ€" dian Dietetic Association Nutriâ€" tion Month. By making wise selections in the supermarket and by storing and preparing food carefully at home, you can preserve or boost the vitamins in your diet: * select wholeâ€"grain breads and cereals instead of the refined varieties. The outer layer of the whole grain are rich in viâ€" tamins, minerals and fibre. * choose the brightest orange carrots and darkest green letâ€" tuce for maximum vitamin A. * plan to use fresh produce soon after purchase as there are some vitamin losses during storage. * don‘t wash or trim produce before storing. * commercially frozen vegetaâ€" bles are a good source of poor diet. More than 50 different nutrients are needed by the body and supplied by food. A suppleâ€" ment usually provides only 5 or 10 of these â€" and can‘t supply the necessary protein, calories and fibres we must get from food. TTARY