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NDP candidate Mr. Gilles Pouliot visits NEWS Office. Pouliot Would Vote The NEWS met with the N.D.P.* candidate for the Lake Nipigon Riding Mr. Gilles Pouliot to discuss this area's issues and concerns. When asked "if he thought he could "fill the shoes" of Mr. Jack Stokes, Mr. Pouliot told us that he has been Constituency Assistant to Mr. Jack Stokes for 10 years and in fact it was Mr. Stokes who nominated him as can- didate. Both Mr. Stokes and Mr. Pouliot are confi- dent that Mr. Pouliot can carry-on where Mr. Stokes will be leaving off. The NEWS asked Mr. Pouliot what he would do to provide more security to one industry towns and also about the Budworm pro- blem and what action he would take. Mr. Pouliot then talked about providing more incentive and long- term opportunity for -in- dustries who may be in- terested in operating in the area. He said that there No must be more time spent at- tracting these companies. He said that jobs are number one. With regard CN Has Master Plan to the Budworm, "We must be sure that the spray- ing is safe and effective. We must be sure there will be no danger to the en- vironment, people's health and wildlife's well-being."' Mr. Pouliot said, "'An ac- celerated cut is the order of the day." He again men- tioned that the top priority should be jobs, whatever safe means must be used to combat this infestation problem. We talked about the Canadian National Railway, the proposed Nakina run-through and removal of cabooses. Mr. Pouliot explained that if the run-through was allowed to take place it would mean the dislocation of many people. He also said that a section of the Railroad Act was being violated. '"There must be a public hearing."' As far as the removal of cabooses, Mr. Pouliot stated that it has been pro- ven safer to run with the caboose, he said that it is not a luxury to have them but a necessity, the CNR can well afford it. The NEWS asked Mr. Pouliot if he is in favour of changing the present land management policies in this area and opening up the land for private use. Mr. Pouliot replied that the land is for the use and the ser- vice of people. We asked Emergency Medivac Transportation in this area, to which he stated '*Emergency Air Transportation is a crucial life line that must be preserved." The NEWS had one more question, does Mr. Pouliot support the extend- ed funding to Separate Schools. He gave us a firm no. He said that if it came to a vote in the House he would vote no. "We need more information, there has been no discussion paper or consultation. Who will pay for the funding, we need to improve on: what we have. Do we not already spend enough money on education? This climate of uncertainty must end. Again I have many doubts on this proposal and therefore would vote no."' says Power The Ontario Liberal Par- ty held a quiet meeting here shortly after the election was called. The NEWS had. an opportunity to meet with their candidate in the Lake Nipigon riding, Mr. Michael Power. We asked Mr. Power his stand on reforestation in this area and the Budworm problem. Mr. Power ad- mitted that he is leery of sprays and would like to see the trees harvested as quickly as possible. He said that industries must share the responsibility of New hours: Triple "C" Confectionary Under New Management Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. planting and caring of new trees. The NEWS asked about job security for the Residents of this area and Mr. Power went on to say again that the industries who are the major employers must take on the responsibility of keeping the people informed if there is any threat of closure. He said that the in- dustries should absorb the costs of relocation of employees if that was deemed necessary. "The resources in the North must generate revenue for the North," he said. "The people have a right to ex- pect things and I will en- sure the Liberal Govern- ment realizes this and pro- vides extra dollars, based on revenue." We asked Mr. Power his standpoint on the extended about. PC candidate Jim Files and wife Mary Kay campaign in Terrace Bay. funding to the Separate Schools, to which he told us that it is party policy of the Liberal party and in fact it was the Liberal party who made the first pro- posal in 1971. He said the first report and the now standing report differ greatly, but went on to say, 'I am convinced that the majority of people in this area and throughout On- tario support the proposal."' When the NEWS asked about the proposed changes in the Canadian National Railway, Mr. Power stated that he has made a number of trips to Ottawa, at his expense, to fight with the os Insurance Agents... before you renew your client's employee-group health and dental benefits plan, ask me for information on a Weekends Fri. Sat. 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