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Clamping down on campaign contributions Town council may soon ask the Province of Ontario for the power to prohibit developers and trade unions from making campaign contributions to any candidate of a municipal election. Ward 4 Councillor Allan Elgar put the notice of motion forward, during Monday's council meeting, calling for a change to the rules of the 1996 Municipal Elections Act with regard to who can make campaign contributions. In his motion Elgar noted campaign contributions should reflect the support of the voters who elect the candidates. He also pointed out that various reviews of election finances have given rise to public concern about just how much influence a campaign contribution gives a developer or trade union over a politician. The Government of Canada and various provincial governments have already prohibited contributions from corporations and trade unions related to their respective elections. The Province of Ontario has also enabled the City of Toronto to pass a bylaw to prohibit donations to municipal campaigns from corporations and trade unions. In light of this Elgar is calling on the Province to allow all Ontario municipalities to do the same. The motion will be discussed further during the Monday, Dec. 14 council meeting. 5 · Wednesday, December 2, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com Working on making improvements Continued from page 1 zon for 2010. These included having the business department at the Town focus on customer service and easing the process for businesses to seek information and assistance from the Town, the creation of a Digital Media Hub at Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, the introduction of a business case to service more employment lands and the creation of a plan for a Life Sciences Park to support the new Oakville Hospital. Burton said the Town is also committed to improving Oakville's transportation network. inspired The Middle School Advantage Appleby's Middle School program introduces Grade 7 and 8 students to a host of academic, social, leadership and team-building opportunities. So, what's the advantage? · Participation in international and local service projects. · Language learning includes instruction in French, Germa Mandarin, Spanish and linguistics. G rman, · Introduction to drama, dance and music. · All students have a chance to play on a competitive team. To learn more, join us for an information breakfast on BE R t: 20 hr ner D Begins in-class Sa L k -clas in Home s 10 hrs in nds 25 rs Weeke ings & - Even es class siz tools to - Small ractive of inte ged - Use ts enga studen keep TION SIMUL sons -car les ivate in u pr & pick - 10 hrs eduling le sch - Flexib p che&u killed s uiona d S d F of k le - &leicib s Prpx es & Skille ssional - Profe tors Instruc ONLY 10 SEATS LEFT FOR DEC. 19 COURSE Reserve Your Spot Today! N · December 19, 20, 21, 22 LESSO IN-CAR Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (Holiday) 9:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. · December 27, 28, 29, 30 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (Holiday) 9:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. p g trainin n - driver imun labs latio 6 hrs s tio ather - simula rse We - Adve effects ment nviron k free e - Ris way, on high ocused g - F y drivin n & cit urba Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. RSVP to 905-845-4681, ext. 216 or mcrosby@appleby.on.ca. For course information: www.drivewiseoakville.com info@drivewiseoakville.com 905.845.7200 www.appleby.on.ca