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islation if elected, such as buf- fer zones or guidelines, for the process of siting natural gas fired power plants. Were asking each party leader to get up and be account- ed today, before the election, that, if elected, I will do the following, Clegg said. This way theres no speculation about what we read in the Beaver, or what somebody was quoted in the Globe or some- body said in the Star. We want it coming right from the source and make it crystal clear. This past weekend, MPP Kevin Flynn, the incumbent Liberal candidate for Oakville issued a statement that, if elect- ed, his government would do just such a thing. His news release states that a Liberal government would develop rigorous guidelines with the help of community groups and energy sector to site gas plants in a way that works for local families. This comes months after Flynns own private members bill died on the writ, which would have created a 1,500- metre buffer zone in the place- ment of natural gas power plants. What this means is (the Liberals) have taken the ideas that I brought forward to the government in my private members bill Bill 8 and theyve taken it further. What they say is they agree there should be standards, Flynn said. He said there are a few jurisdictions in North America with such standards, but none of them strong. We thought this was a good opportunity for Ontario to become a leader, not just in green energy, but in safe energy as well. We should be the first jurisdiction in North America to have proper standards for the siting of natural gas fired power plants, he said. His proposal was for a dis- tance of 1,500 metres from homes, schools or healthcare facilities was an estimate at the time, Flynn said, and a more accurate buffer needs to be implemented. Obviously, you dont want to just draw a circle around a power plant when you locate it because often emissions dont go out in a circular way, Flynn said. Theres usually a prevail- ing wind from the west so you get more of an elliptical zone around a power plant. You need to take that into account. It may be 1,500 metres on one side, it may need to be 3 kilo- metres on the other side. In his statement, Flynn also noted that after cancelling the Oakville power plant, the Liberals are the only party will- ing to listen and work with communities to ensure the health and safety of the com- munity comes first. Not so, say his opponents. One must ask who the Liberals so bravely standing against, if not themselves? asked Andrew Chlobowski, the Green Party candidate, in an email. As far as my knowledge of medicine goes, split person- ality is a serious condition. Chlobowski added the Green Party was the only one fighting with the communities of Oakville and Holland Marsh from the beginning to stop power plants. The Liberal party became such a committed defender of the communities against the gas power plants only when (PC leader) Mr. Hudaks inven- tion of new and unconven- tional budgetary mathematics made the Conservatives a threat to the wellbeing of the Liberals." NDP candidate Lesley Sprague says the Liberals have shown no willingness to listen or to work with communities during the partys eight-year reign. The cancellation of the power plant in Oakville was due to a major grassroots effort by the Citizens for Clean Air, not by Kevin Flynn, she wrote in an e-mail. She added Flynn took too long to join the fight against the Oakville power plant and only did so when it became politically convenient for him to do so. If the Liberals are willing to fight for communities, why did they propose building a power plant near schools and homes in the first place? she asked. PC candidate Larry Scott also rebuked Flynns com- ments saying the Liberal party has flip-flopped over the issue. He added Halton PC MPP Ted Chudleigh voted in support of Flynns 1,500-metre buffer zone, which the Liberals stopped from reaching a third reading. When it comes to the Visit www.oakville.ca Cathy Duddeck Regional and Town Councillor 905-845-8374 cduddeck@oakville.ca Pam Damoff Town Councillor 905-582-4237 pdamoff@oakville.ca You?re invited Ward 2 - Planning 101 Thursday, September 29, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sir John Colborne Seniors Centre 1565 Old Lakeshore Road Ward 2 Councillors Cathy Duddeck and Pam Damoff are hosting an information session for residents to learn about the planning process. This is an opportunity for you to get an overview of Livable Oakville and understand its implementation. Team Building at its Best: Strategies for Treating Others the way They Want to be Treated Thursday, October 6, 2011 9 a.m. ? noon Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Committee Room 2 $40/person for C.O.R.E. members and $50 for non-members A recent article in the Globe and Mail identified that behavioural style workshops are offered at 50 per cent of Canada's leading organizations. This type of workshop are recognized as "the magic" for creating and sustaining a solid team environment. At the end of the "Treat Others They Want to be Treated" session, participants will be able to identify their own behavioural style and that of their team and family members. Armed with this knowledge, participants will define strategies for effective communication, creating the opportunity for a common language and culture for all organizations. An example of a "team wheel" will also be presented as part of the workshop. To register, download the application form at www.oakville.ca/workshops.htm Tell us at a public discussion: Tuesday, October 4, 2011 St. Joseph?s Portuguese Roman Catholic Church 2451 Old Bronte Road 6 p.m. ? optional street walk; meet in the Church parking lot 7 p.m. ? public workshop; enter through the side doors of Church The Town of Oakville is developing a long-term plan for Old Bronte Road in Palermo Village and we?d like your input on the streetscape such as: What are the best parts of Old Bronte Road? What are the areas that need the most improvement? What do Old Bronte Road and Palermo Village need to become a destination area of the town? Please RSVP to Ita Waghray at iwaghray@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601, ext. 3264. If you cannot make this meeting, take our virtual street walk by visiting www.towntv.ca/oldbronteroad.htm and email Ita your comments. We look forward to seeing you there! What is your vision for Old Bronte Road? Please join Mayor Rob Burton and Oakville Council for the presentation of the Mayor's fifth Annual Town Status Report. Monday, October 3 at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road ? Council Chamber Mayor's Annual Town Status Report w w w .i n si d eH A LT O N .c o m O A K V IL LE B EA V ER W ed ne sd ay , S ep te m be r 28 , 2 01 1 8 C4CA demanding accountability before Oct. 6 Continued from page 5 See NDP page 13 Kevin Flynn Larry Scott