1980 Quéstionnaire CONT'D FROM PG. 7 Do you belleve that soverelgnty-association Levesque recelves his sprlng referendum? Canada should negotiate with Quebec If Premier deslred mandate ln the D ickerson I du not believe that soveignty-association is accep- table to the Canadian public and should not be negotiated. If Quebeckers choose to go their separate way, the Canadian government has a duty to outline in specific terms to the people of Quebec what benefits they receive through Confederation. If Quebeekers remained unconvinced, then discussions on a complete separation should com- mence. Fenneli The PC Goverrnment stated unequivocally that the proposaIs in the Quebec White Paper on sovereign- ty-association were clearly unacceptable. In Mr. Clark's words "it is incompatible with the con- tinuation of our federation". As we stand committed through action, not rehetoric, to the renewal of Canadian federalism, the concept of sovereignty- association is clearly a repugnant one. Political in- dependence and economic association, as envisaged by Mr. Levesque, are incompatible objectives. In- stead, our role is to demonstrate to Quebecers that reforms within the federation to ailow Quebecers more cultural security are indeed possible. Moreover, the PC Government remains determined to put a "fresb face on federalism" by treating al the provinces as partners in Canada. The Prime Minister has already stated that he intends to, discuss again constitutional change of serious dimensions with premiers of ail provinces after the election. I stress our strategy is to prove that with consultation and cooperation we can strengthen the federal system. Posmna The problem of National Unity is a problem of governments, not a problemn of individuals. The current disputes between the federal government and the provinces of Alberta and Quebec are batties for control over individuals and the productive resuits of those individuals. The Libertarian Party believes that the people of Quebec are being misin- formed and confused by the Quebec government, and given a clear choice, would choose not to leave the Canadian Federation. In the unlikely event of a "OUI" mandate, negotiations should take place in order to leave Canada as intact as possible. Rison The NDP believes that Quebec's bitterness and cynicism about confederation stems from its economic problems. It has a worse economic outlook than the Maritimes. It's unemployment rate is much higher than the national average, ini some districts the rate is Up to 32 per cent over the past decade, Quebecois have been given empty promises for language rights by the Liberal government. They see an unfair system of taxation, federally, whereby they sponsor capital works in other provinces that are needed in Quebec. Briefly, what action do you feel should be taken towards reducing Canada's rate of unemployment and Inflation? Dickerson Rather than taxing away disposable income from our taxpayers and business, create a positive climate which creates confidence i our economny and erases the "buy today because it'll be higher tomorrow" syndrome. Record budget,1 $1.I millon for CLOCA M 1980 The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) will need a record $1.143 million in 1980 to operate and carry out its various programs. The record budget was passed and approved in a record time of about four minutes by the board mem- bers at CLOCA's annual meeting. Just over 50 per cent of the budget - $663,000 - will be spend upgrading the authority's Il conservation areas according to officiais. Most of this work will be done in preventing erosion improving flood control measures and aquire new property. The remaining $621,830 will be used ý for ad- ministration and main- tenance purposes they said. Starting his fifth year as chairman was Jogn Good- win who started the meeting by apoligizing for the late start. The meeting was adver- tised in the Durham Region officiai calendar for 7 p.m. but dlid not get under way until 8:40 p.m. Goodwin, who was ac- claimed as chairman, said that the authority members were attending a preliminary meeting discussing the budget and various appointments and afterwards the 20 members of the board, staff and guests had been at a late dinner at a local restaurant. Goodwin said that he had picked Up the $524 dinner bill but would not say whether it would be submnitted to CLOCA as a legitimate authority expense. "I have that under ad- visement, " He said. A Whitby resident, John Mann and his il year old son, had been waiti.ig for the meeting to start since 7:15 p.m. and remarked later that he could think of better things to do than wait. AJAX 182 HUNT ST. 683-8303 OSHAWA 71 BLOOR ST. E. 579-5600 Fenneil The PC Government sees inflation and unem- picyment as a double-barelled threat to each of our futures and those of OUF children's. 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