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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1980. PAGE 11 PetroCan is a Liberal i*dea, the NDP wa nt to stea it PetroGan is the brain- child of the Liberals and the NDP is trying to. hamper their campaign by taking credit for its creation, for- mer agriculture minister Eugene Whelan said last week. The former Liberal cabinet minister was in On- tario Riding hast week to help our party candidate Doug Dickerson. Speaking at Dickerson's campaign headquarters, Whelan said that people are forgetting that the Crown oul corporation was created un- der the administration of a Liberal government. "PetroCan is a heahthy Liberal child that's not up for adoption," Whelan said, 4"éand the NDP are trying to kidnap it." Whehan said that the issues in this eection, aside front PetroCan are high in- terest rates, Confederation and "how much Clark is giving away. " Referring to Prime Miruster Joe Clark, Whelan said that "Now he's saying he can't administer the country without more authority, and when we said that we were considered the bad guys. " He said that he look upon the larte1 tage of undecided with fear because mnust remember doesn't percen- 1voters "they Clark's Chamiber lunch meetigs The Whitby Chamber of Commerce will be holding regular monthly luncheon meetings on the folowing dates: Monday, March 10, 1980 Monday, April 14, 1980 Ail members and their guests are invited to hear in- teresting guest speakers. Meeings start at noon. For more information, phease contact the Chamber office at 668-4506. The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is also looking for additional Directors to serve on this year's Board. Interested members should contact the Chamber office at 668-4506. cruel, undemocratic budget - taxing people who can't defend themselves. " He claimed that the Liberals would neyer in- troduce a "ridiculous" energy plan such as the budget's 18 cent-a-gallon gasoline excise tax. Whelan did suggest, however, that public support for the nine-month old Con- servative government may be up after the Canadian diplomatsq' efforts to help six Ainericans escape from Iran. He suggested that the Liberals wil regain public support aiter the excitement dies down. "You've got to remember that Ken Taylor (Canada's ambassador to Iran) is a Liberal-trained diplomat. " Whelan and Dickerson headed to an Uxbridge wine and cheese party for party workers at the conclusion of the ten-minute conference. Fenneli endorsed Former Ontario cabinet minister and Progressive Conservative MPP for Durham-York, Bill Newman (left) and Durham West MPP George Ashe (right) came out and supported incumbent Ontario Riding MP Scott Fennell (centre) in his bid for re-election. At a meeting held in Ajax last week, the two provincial Tories came out in support of Fen- nell's positions on defense and on his plan to electrify the Windsor to Oshawa rail core. Ibhere are four Ontarl oLixCredit ad to help you at tax Urne. Do you q uaflfy? If yoLI are an Ontario resident, you nay be eligible for Ontario Tax Credits even if you have nio taxable income. However; you must complete the miauve OntarioTax Credit form and mail it together with your federal incorne tax return.The Ontario form is included in the federal income tax schedules. Property Tax Credit This credit is designed to reduce the burden of municipal and school taxes. If you are a homeowner, roomner or tenant with a low or mnoderate income, you are eligible for this credit. Sales Tax Credit This credit, based on your person ai exemptions, is available to you if you are not claimed as a clependant on another taxfiler's return. If you are a senior citizen, the "age exemption" will increase the amount of your Sales Tax Credit. Pensioner Tax Credit A credit of $110 is available to every couple or individual 65 years or older. Political Contribution Tax Credit Did you make a political contri- bution to a provincial party or constituency association last year? If so, then you may bc eligible for this tax credit. For complete details or copies of the Ontario Tax Credi t booklet, please cail our multi- lingual Information Centre, free of charge: In MetroToronto -965-8470 In area code 807, ask operator for Zenith 8-2000 In aIl other areas, 1-800-268-7121 Or Write tO: Min istry of Revenue Guaranteed Income and Tax Credit Branch Q ueen's Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 2B3 O Lorne Maeck, Minister of Revenue William Davis, Premier Ontario Eugene Whelan says.... 121/4%/9 An apple a day may keep the doctor away but a Victoria and Grey RRSP at 12¼1/4/o can help safeguard your financial health, now and in the future. Take one today for a better tomorrow *Guaranteed for one year il 3/ %V for 5 years Bo!h Rates for Annuai Compounding AND GREY EM TRUST Contact us in Whitby at: 308 Dundas St W 668-9324 Toronto line 683-7189 Member Canada Deposit insurance Corporation