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economist suntribune regional issues thursday nov 21 2002 politicians hope feds will move on report urging help with urban issues bymikeadler staff writer at long last the canadian government seems willing to help york region solve its wors ening traffic problems local politicians said as a major feder al report was released tuesday the urban issues task force headed by toronto mp judy sgro recommends new national pro grams for transit and transporta tion sustainable infrastructure and affordable housing canada is the only g7 nation without a national transporta tion program and it needs one including a federal commitment to support public transit ms sgro told a markham audience sept 28 canadian cities can no longer be left as an afterthought as an orphan said the former city councillor she suggested compact development is better for cities than suburban sprawl sustainable cities thats the avenue for the future yesterday markham mayor don cousens said it is hearten ing to have a new partner in solving urban issues but the gov ernment must put money into the regions plans for rapid tran sit lines i dont think theres a bigger issue he said if we dont have the federal involvement i dont know how its ever going to fly the re port urges consulta tions with urban areas on any feder al policies and pro grams that could affect them a process task force mem ber bryon wilfert said would help the gov ernment see its actions through an urban lens we need to increase the visi bility and the credibility of the government of canada in urban areas said mr wilfert liberal mp for oak ridges which includes wmchurchstouffville and northern markham and past president of the federation of canadian municipalities byron wilfert feds need input on urban iissues there should be a formal mechanism for the consultation he said then we can get gen uine input into a lot of the issues local experts in transporta tion demand management said federal programs for employers could encourage public transit use carpooling vanpooling and other alternatives to the single- driver commute tax incentives are a concrete way to encourage people to not drive alone on their commutes and will help reduce traffic grid lock smog greenhouse gases and economic costs said janet lo executive director of the black creek regional transportation management association which includes some employers in vaughan as members lorenzo mele markhams transportation demand man agement coordinator said a few employers in town driven to retain employees are providing rides or paying the extra cost of crossing steeles avenue york region chairperson bill fisch was unavailable for com ment leading the way in the fight against muscular dystrophy thousands of canadians are fighting everyday against the progressive effects of muscular dystro phy they count on the support of fire fighters in their battle against muscular dystrophy and more than 40 other neuromuscular disorders when your fire fighters ask for a donation remember the many canadians affected by a neuromuscular disorder and please give generously until theres a cure theres us 80057qire 35 off olhausen floor models seaway pools 27 heritage rd markham 9052948030 markv1ue d mall k e north cl bayllp heritage seaway pools hwy7 great selection example jeep comanche sport reg 44999 i limited quantities jvteibs selected boulevard club judo robe was 4499 then 2699 the already reduced prices on childrens selected winter boots save an additional 25off the already reduced prices on womens selected f offer excludes athletics mens 4 to 9 prices in effect from fri november 22 to thurs november 28 2002 while quantities last unless otherwise stated heck out our unabvertised instore managers specials personal shopping only all merchandise sold as is and all sales are final no exchanges returns or adjustments on previously purchased merchandise savings offers cannot be combined no dealers we reserve the right to limit quantities prices do not include home delivery although we strive for accuracy unintentional errors may occur we reserve the right to correct any error reg was and sears selling price refer to the sears catalogue or retail store price current at time of merchandise receipt offers valid at sears shops on steeles 404 outlet store shown only merchandise selection varies by store for other hot deals visit the outlet site at wwwsearsca jwc h jotwst ssusv store hours mondayfriday 1 0 am 9 pm saturday 930 am 600 pm sunday 11 00 am 600 pm g g sears yi k u shop often save big on sears quality at discounted prices copyright 2002 sears canada inc