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0G -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1971 Political can Dr. M. B. Dymond, Progressive Conservative other than the sale of goods. "He goes on to say that whatever the province can do to Stimulate unemployment, "I support wholeheartedly." Programs such as winter works that could provide this stimulus "must be broadened in every way possible."' On the question of foreign control of the Canadian economy Dr. Dymond says that Mr. Robert Timbers is the Liberal Party candidate for the riding of Ontario in the October 21 provincial election. He was born in York County, is married, and has three children. Although this is his first venture many years in governments at the municipal level. He has been Warden of Ontario County, and for several years Reeve of Scoft Township, a position he holds at the present. He allowed his name to stand for the provincial nomination in February ot this year, and in April was selected to represent the Liberals Mr. Timbers is well-known in this area for his skill and success in ploughing com- petitions. He has won numerous local events, and has represented Canada in international competition. 'I like the whole idea of competing," he says, referring to his success in the ploughing com- petitions. '"'The major'issue in this provincial election" says Mr. Timbers, "is actually a combination of many issues." Making up a big part of this 'combination of many issues." "The major issue in this provincial Mr. Harold King is representing the New Democratic Party in the riding of Ontario on October 21. This is the first time he has King is well-known for his operation of the Harold King Farm, which is a half-way home designed to help paroled and released prisoners towards a normal adjustment back into society. Mr. King has been associated with prisoner rehabilitation for over 25 years, and for the past nine years, he and his wife have operated the 44-acre farm at Keswick. He is married and has three children of foreign control of the stitutionally,""but steps have been taken to big part of this 'combination' is the problem of. unemployment and the state of the economy in general. Unemployment he says, can be tackled in a way that will yield a two-fold advantage. Public housing projects must be started. This, he says will not only provide jobs for people, but also help to ease the housing shortage. 'We must do everything possible to create jobs, and keep jobs open. And if we have to spend some public money to do this, then let's do it." economic problems. Mr. Timbers feels that Canadians should be urged to invest in this country. 'If investing in this country is good enough for the Americans, it should be good enough for Canadians;'"' he says. He also says that if there must be foreign in- vestment capital in this country it should be borrowed, and the equities.from this in- vestment kept in Canada. On this matter he says, "the time to'start is now, but I would not advocate any drastic measures." The probiems of the environment says Mr. Timbers, must rank with unemployment as a major i in this election. He would advocate tougher action against in- - economy, he says that "if legislation of some sort is not implemented, we shall soon be the Sist state."' Foreign companies, he says, must be included in an increase in corporation taxes. Mr King feelsthat control of the en- vironment is also a priority issue. "'The time to do something is now,"' he says. The maximum fine of $5,000 for industrial pollutors must be enforced. "I find it unreal, "he says,"' that the fines for some pollutors have been only $300." He advocates stiffer fines, even prison sentences for persistent pollutors. "They must know," he stresses, "that we are not playing games."' He is especially concerned about a report that predicts Lake Simcoe will be "biologically dead" within a decade if immediate steps are not taken. On the subject of jon, Mr. King says, he follows the NDP of support for separate schools through Grade 13. "But," he adds, "this must be done in such a way so as to avoid duplication of services, and both public and separate school boards must co- In the area of health and welfare, Mr. King feels that the present plans "are inadequate, because they do not provide for things such as prescription drugs, dental work, and ambulance services." And he question of important one, and Dr. didates talk abo H H it il only upon industry, but the public as well He feels adds, "the cost of ong should be based on the ability to pay." The Ontario Hospitals must break up into smaller units. Mr. King says that his interest in prisoner rehabilitation, and the correctional systems of the province are "reasons for my entering the political race." He says that although the provincial institutions are as good as any in North America, "the system is.still 20 years behind that of the Scandinavian countries."'"Smaller institutions are necessary he says, and "most important, is giving prisoners meaningful work to keep them occupied." The recedivism rate is "very serious," he says, and the system that "just turns them back onto the streets" must be changed. Mr. King feels that the problems of youth stem partly from a lack of stimulation, possibly originating in the school system. More education and more research is needed in the area of drugs and drug abuse. The same he says, must be applied to marijuana before any steps are made toward its legalization. Mr. King feels that alcohol abuse is just as large a problem as that of drug abuse. On campaign spending, he believes that the source of funds should be revealed, and a limit set on how much a party or candidate can spend. . On the subject of government epqaging, he a plan for everything BY JOHN @., MeCLELLAND ut issues i ; £ | He i es Hs be Dr. Dymond has strong opinions on question of drug abuse, and is "'unalterably opposed to any loosening of the present drug laws." But he also adds that "I am bitterly schools are not an issue in this riding, Mr. Timbers says that it is part of the con- Stitution (BNA Act) that funds be provided for the support of two systems of education. Since Grade 13 is being phased out in the province, Mr. Timbers says he would be in favour of two systems of education to the Grade 12 level. ' > Welfare, and the questions and the ° problems ing it has had much recent publicity. 'I "welfare system," says Mr. Timbers "must provide an in- centve for work.' Elaborating on this, he feels that aid of some sort should be ex- says hé follows the NDP policy that will "ear-mark where funds are coming from, and where they are going." He says he also favours such things as a capital gains tax, and a tax scheme that places the emphasis Continued on page 19