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Whitby Free Press, 8 Mar 1995, p. 4

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Page.4, Whltby Free Proe, WedneBclay, March 8. 1995 MeTeague would opt out of plan Ontario riding MP Dan McTeage sayq lhe wilI opt out of the Wee pension plan when the new proposais are introduced in April. McTeague says hoe commends his government for the commit- ment to end the so-called prac- lice of double-dipping (MPs can receive both a pension and federal government salary at the sanie time) and for raising the el'gibility age of 55 before mem- bers eleted i 1993 can receive a $13,495 GOLF "WORLD'S BEST SELLING CAR" FREE 10 YEAR 160,000 km EXENDED POUER- TRAIN WARRANTYoI Power locks, tIntéd glass, dual mirrors, advanced safety system, and much more. Fre0gt, PDI, taxes extra. OA.C. Lifted Timne Offer. OWASCO -@ VOLKSWAGEN INC. .- Proven 10 serte you BEST since 1972. An 1 CARE'and CA a ward winner. 1425 Dundas St. East, Whitby 686-6410 pension. But he says the new proposais "do not go far enough to brin g MP pensions more in lino withî those available in the private sector.» McTeague says hoe can't sup- port niembers elected prior 1993 receivinq benefits, regard- less of a ge, immediately after leaving pub lic office, and at the scale se t out in the old plan to the date when reduced benefits under the new plan would corne into effeet.. «I also cannot support the fact that the new plan will continue to be fully indexed against infla- tion.» After the '93 election, McTeague introduceda private member's bill to end double-dip- ping and raise the eligibility age. ,Under th at plan pensions would only be paLyable to mm bers who reached age 60, served three coisecutive termis and had a minimum of 10 years consecu- tive service. PROVINCIAL TORY leader Mike Harris stresses a point to Durham Centre candi- date Jim Flaherty on a recent 'mainstreet- ing' visit to several downtown Whitby businesses. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whltby Free Press 'Gncontro proposais favoured r mmmmmm~~mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. * Isna *ùom Ir . .. . . . .. .. . .. . ....... . .I .. ......I .. . . . . ..... . .. . . .I *«.. f .. . ... . .... . .. ..I... . . *N L * IM *ý20 IvsBýïd, 66'. Most of those responding te a questionaire favour the gun con- trol proposais by the federal government, says Ontario riding MP Dan McTeague.. Bill C-68 has been introduced as legisiation by the Minister of Justice, and MTege has in- dicated ho will support the bill at third reading. But ho noted that the bill is being exarnined in further detail and several arnendments may be made. «I will have te, consider any amendments made te the birh before I make my final decision te vote for it." ho says. Most of the 720 people who replied te -the questionaire sup- ported universal firearm reglst- ration, increased border controls te fight gun smuggling, teugher puýnishments for gun-related crime, restrictions on handguns and military assault weapons, and tighter controls on the sale of ammunition. H.G. Roughley Liniited Insurance Elizabeth "Beth" Parise- Broker H.G. Roughley Llmited is pleased to announce that Beth Parise has jouned their staff of Insurance Professionals. Beth has over 20 years'experlence ln both Personai and Commercial LUnes of Insurance. H.G. R gyLimited is celebrating their 5t "Anverarln business durlng 1995 seZng e Dufiham Reglon with quaiity Insurance products for business and personai requirements. 1000 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa 576-77 Toronto 686-5857 370 Brock St. S. Downtown Whitby BIG V PLAZA 666M3831 FWhy buy 2 for 1 when you can get genuine 80's prices? INVISIBLE $160. hBIFOCAL AD PrT lPlastic with U.V. 400 & Scratch Coat with purchase of new frame from our current stock.. I Present coupon at time of order. Qfer expires April 30/95. By popular demand we are again offering our $99 CONTACT LENSE SPECIAL ifYour CHOICE Regular Daily Wear Soft Contacts with Handling Tint or 6 Pair Package of Disposable Contact CALLNOW'Lenses. FOR YE E AMS Fitting Fee & Starter Mornng Apoinment ÀÀI Kit Included. AvaiableTues- & at.With coupon. Offer expires April 30/95 Coupons are flot valik in conjunctionwiih anyotheroffers oron pro rers or thirdparty daims. Some restrictors apply. WHITBY OPTICAU. & CONTACTLENS CLINIC w 1

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