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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, January 29,1994 Employment Equity Discussed at Community Forum Economic renewal and social justice justice initiatives like employment equity can work hand-in-hand, says Durham East NDP Vice-President Lucy Ryb- ka-Becker. Rybka-Becker made the comments after attending a recent community forum on employment equity at Durham Durham College. The event was hosted by Ontario Citizenship Minister Elaine Ziemba and was attended by more than 100 local residents. "Economic growth and prosperity must develop at the same time if we are to create a fairer and better society. society. They are complementary goals. The two must be interdependent," added Durham East MPP Gord Mills, also a member of the all-party Standing Standing Committee on the Administration of Justice, which held public hearings Employment Equity legislation. "Employment equity will help us as a tool in maximizing the skills, tal- Oshawa Gallery Opens Exhibit of Classic Drawings Contemporary Drawing from the Permanent Collection is currently featured at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. This exhibition of works on paper from the gallery's permanent collection collection traces the development and evolution evolution of drawing over the last three decades. The exhibition is arranged chronologically. chronologically. It ends with groups of drawings by artists well known to each other, which gives the viewer a chance to discern their creative and philosophic interactions. The general trend is towards greater simplification of imagery and an expansion of the paper size. Viewers Viewers will note how die contemporary artist experimented in the drawing medium with imagery and various materials, often blurring the traditional traditional distinction between drawing, and painting. Works by Joyce Wieland, Ray Mead, Jean-Paul Riopelle and other regional and national artists will be included. Staff at CLOCA Serving Pancakes On February 6th Get'em while they're hot!!! On Sunday, February 6th the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority staff will be serving hot pancakes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the new recreation centre within Enniskillen Enniskillen Conservation Area. Come out and enjoy fresh pancakes with delicious delicious maple syrup. Cost is $3.50/ adult and $2.00/child. Proceeds will assist CLOCA operations. Don't forget to bring your toboggan toboggan and skates for extra fun in the snow. Horse-drawn sleigh rides will also be operating from noon to 4:00 p.m. Please note there is a park entrance entrance fee of $.50/person or $2.00/ car. Come out for a day of fun in the snow. If you have any questions please contact the Authority office at (905) 579-0411. For event cancellation, snow and ski conditions contact. Enniskillen Enniskillen Conservation Area at (905) 263-2041. ents, expertise and experience of those in the labor force," commented Port Perry resident Roy Grierson, also an executive member of the Durham East NDP. "It is through equity in employment employment that society can ensure the full participation of all of its people." According to Minister Ziemba, employment employment equity is designed to "provide "provide equality of opportunity and equitable equitable treatment for groups in our society who have, for far too long, faced barriers to their equal participation participation in the workplace -- Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, mem bers of racial minorities and women." bilities is inclusive and free of dis- and using all of the talents that are While-Bill 79 received third read- criminatory barriers," said Rybka- available, then they also prevent us ing in the Legislature, the work is far Becker. from realizing opportunities and help- from over, says Mills. "If certain employment policies ing us get back on the economic road . "Just as partnership has been the an d practices prevent us from seeing to recovery. hallmark of the development of Bill ---- 79, so too must it be the mechanism that makes it work," Mills said. "I am hopeful that business, labor and the community can continue to work together together to ensure its successful implementation." implementation." "As our society becomes more inclusive, inclusive, we need to ensure that the process of recognizing skills and capa- Last week at WILSON'S main warehouse there was a THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON TENDER CL94-I FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS The following prequalified firms have been invited to submit a tender for the above noted project: 5155 Spectrum Way, Unit 22, Mississauga, Ontario 905-625-9563 151 Nashdene Road, Unit #12, Scarborough, Ontario 416-298-9643 4520 Dixie Road,. 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