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Brantford manufacturing workers are part of a national elite, according to NDP leader Jack Layton."We've got the best manufacturing workforce in the world," Layton told Brant News Wednesday.
Layton was in Brantford at a party fundraiser for Brant riding candidate Marc Laferriere held at The Ring Carribbean Restaurant on Colborne Street.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Brant NDP 90cent fundraiser with Jack Layton
Brant NDP Federal Riding Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday Dec 16, 2009
NDP Leader Jack Layton and local Candidate Marc Laferriere offer a 90 cent alternative to the traditional fundraising dinner.
What can you get for 90 cents?
Brantford, ON – The Brant NDP is pleased to announce its campaign dinner at The Ring Caribbean Restaurant, 271 Colborne Street, on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 featuring NDP Leader Jack Layton and local candidate Marc Laferriere. The first seating for this full Caribbean-style Christmas dinner will be at 6:00pm, with a second seating beginning at 8:00pm.
The suggested price is 90 cents for adults and 50 cents for students and children. For those interested in donating to the campaign above the cost of dinner, any donations above $20 will receive a tax receipt and are much appreciated to continue our work during the campaign.
The Brant NDP is responding to other local parties expensive and elite campaign dinners which are often $90-$150 a plate. It is no wonder apathy is increasing in this system of party politics. "We were told by other parties that in order to be competitive we would have to organize expensive and exclusive events," stated Marc Laferriere, "we kindly disagree. The Brant NDP believes that accessibility and engagement are more important. This is what our movement in Brant is all about."
Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton will be attending and speaking at the event to support candidate Marc Laferriere and to listen to the needs of Brant constituents. "I am pleased to be a part of this event that demonstrates the growing movement in Brant for more sustainable and equitable action from the government on issues like the HST, economic development, affordability, climate change and retirement savings among other vital issues.”
According to Layton, “Marc Laferriere is a strong, vibrant and hard-working candidate who would be a great representative for a strong, vibrant and hard-working Brant in Parliament. I am happy to support him and this wonderful area for what promises to be a great event.”
The Ring’s Proprietor Eddie Wisdom adds “We believe in giving back to the community as does our candidate Marc Laferriere. We need to move beyond politics as usual and are excited to host this new and exciting event while helping to feed the community during the holiday season.”
To RSVP for the 6:00 pm or 8:00 pm seating please contact our hosts:
The Ring Caribbean Restaurant
271 Colborne Street
Brantford, ON N3T
(519) 770-4691
or
Brant NDP: 519-751-9111
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday Dec 16, 2009
NDP Leader Jack Layton and local Candidate Marc Laferriere offer a 90 cent alternative to the traditional fundraising dinner.
What can you get for 90 cents?
Brantford, ON – The Brant NDP is pleased to announce its campaign dinner at The Ring Caribbean Restaurant, 271 Colborne Street, on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 featuring NDP Leader Jack Layton and local candidate Marc Laferriere. The first seating for this full Caribbean-style Christmas dinner will be at 6:00pm, with a second seating beginning at 8:00pm.
The suggested price is 90 cents for adults and 50 cents for students and children. For those interested in donating to the campaign above the cost of dinner, any donations above $20 will receive a tax receipt and are much appreciated to continue our work during the campaign.
The Brant NDP is responding to other local parties expensive and elite campaign dinners which are often $90-$150 a plate. It is no wonder apathy is increasing in this system of party politics. "We were told by other parties that in order to be competitive we would have to organize expensive and exclusive events," stated Marc Laferriere, "we kindly disagree. The Brant NDP believes that accessibility and engagement are more important. This is what our movement in Brant is all about."
Federal NDP Leader Jack Layton will be attending and speaking at the event to support candidate Marc Laferriere and to listen to the needs of Brant constituents. "I am pleased to be a part of this event that demonstrates the growing movement in Brant for more sustainable and equitable action from the government on issues like the HST, economic development, affordability, climate change and retirement savings among other vital issues.”
According to Layton, “Marc Laferriere is a strong, vibrant and hard-working candidate who would be a great representative for a strong, vibrant and hard-working Brant in Parliament. I am happy to support him and this wonderful area for what promises to be a great event.”
The Ring’s Proprietor Eddie Wisdom adds “We believe in giving back to the community as does our candidate Marc Laferriere. We need to move beyond politics as usual and are excited to host this new and exciting event while helping to feed the community during the holiday season.”
To RSVP for the 6:00 pm or 8:00 pm seating please contact our hosts:
The Ring Caribbean Restaurant
271 Colborne Street
Brantford, ON N3T
(519) 770-4691
or
Brant NDP: 519-751-9111
Monday, December 14, 2009
Gord Townsend
Obituaries
Gordon Townsend
TOWNSEND, Gordon - Sadly the family announces the death of Gordon at the Hamilton General Hospital Saturday December 12, 2009 of Brantford at the age of 54. Beloved husband of the late Doreen (Flowers). Loved step-father of Kelly Wylie. Proud Papa of Nicole and Emma. Dear brother of Janet (and Orys) Serkus. Loving uncle of Victoria and Natasha. Predeceased by parents Keith and Ethel Townsend and brother Ron. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at the THOMPSON- MOTT FUNERAL HOME, Waterford Saturday December 19, 2009 at 11am. Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy the family would appreciate donations to the Lung Association. On-line condolences at www.thompsonmottfuneralhome.com
Gordon Townsend
TOWNSEND, Gordon - Sadly the family announces the death of Gordon at the Hamilton General Hospital Saturday December 12, 2009 of Brantford at the age of 54. Beloved husband of the late Doreen (Flowers). Loved step-father of Kelly Wylie. Proud Papa of Nicole and Emma. Dear brother of Janet (and Orys) Serkus. Loving uncle of Victoria and Natasha. Predeceased by parents Keith and Ethel Townsend and brother Ron. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held in the chapel at the THOMPSON- MOTT FUNERAL HOME, Waterford Saturday December 19, 2009 at 11am. Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy the family would appreciate donations to the Lung Association. On-line condolences at www.thompsonmottfuneralhome.com
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Letter to the Editor published on HST
Brantford Expositor.... Letter to the Editor
The HST is being forced upon the people of Ontario without significant debate and without proper public consultation . No political party campaigned on implementing in the HST in the 2007 Provincial election nor in the 2008 Federal Election. I oppose this tax along with the Federal NDP lead by Jack Layton and Provincial NDP lead by Andrea Horwath. Our Liberal Mpp Dave Levac and our Conservative MP Phil McColeman support the HST and will vote accordingly. I take issue with Mr. Levacs comments that there has been plenty of discussion and information on the HST. The Ontario Liberal implementation of the the HST is going to be a massive burden upon the people of Brant. The benefits of the HST are insignificant compared to the hardship it is going to create. This is a tax grab and nothing less. The Ontario Liberals have even gone out on a limb to say that this tax will create 600,000 jobs. My discussions with the people in this riding suggests they aren't buying this snake oil either.The irony of the
Conservative government diverting $8 Billion dollars in EI Surplus away from those who paid into EI is not lost upon me. Now during a period of significant unemployment and with the EI coffers bare, the Conservatives could only find $300 Million to put back into EI across Canada for 2010. Compare this to the $4.3 Billion dollars the Conservatives are willing to spend our tax dollars on to "bribe" Ontario to implement a new tax. Ontarians are looking at the new face of stimulus spending.
Welcome to the Harper Sales Tax.
Brian Van Tilborg
Provincial NDP Candidate 2007
Federal NDP Candidate 2008
The HST is being forced upon the people of Ontario without significant debate and without proper public consultation . No political party campaigned on implementing in the HST in the 2007 Provincial election nor in the 2008 Federal Election. I oppose this tax along with the Federal NDP lead by Jack Layton and Provincial NDP lead by Andrea Horwath. Our Liberal Mpp Dave Levac and our Conservative MP Phil McColeman support the HST and will vote accordingly. I take issue with Mr. Levacs comments that there has been plenty of discussion and information on the HST. The Ontario Liberal implementation of the the HST is going to be a massive burden upon the people of Brant. The benefits of the HST are insignificant compared to the hardship it is going to create. This is a tax grab and nothing less. The Ontario Liberals have even gone out on a limb to say that this tax will create 600,000 jobs. My discussions with the people in this riding suggests they aren't buying this snake oil either.The irony of the
Conservative government diverting $8 Billion dollars in EI Surplus away from those who paid into EI is not lost upon me. Now during a period of significant unemployment and with the EI coffers bare, the Conservatives could only find $300 Million to put back into EI across Canada for 2010. Compare this to the $4.3 Billion dollars the Conservatives are willing to spend our tax dollars on to "bribe" Ontario to implement a new tax. Ontarians are looking at the new face of stimulus spending.
Welcome to the Harper Sales Tax.
Brian Van Tilborg
Provincial NDP Candidate 2007
Federal NDP Candidate 2008
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Phil McColeman "SOLD OUT" on HST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 3, 2009 CONSERVATIVE AND LIBERAL MPs “SOLD OUT” SOUTHWESTERN ONTARIO FAMILIES ON HST:
NDP New Democrat MPs stand alone in opposing the HST in the House of Commons OTTAWA – Federal New Democrat MPs say that Conservative and Liberal MPs sold out the people of Southwestern Ontario by standing up and voting in support of the Harper government’s $4.3 billion federal incentive payment to the Ontario government that enables the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in that province. “These Conservative and Liberal MPs from Ontario, such as Pat Davidson (Sarnia-Lambton), Jeff Watson (Essex), Phil McColeman (Brant) and Diane Finley (Haldimand – Norfolk), have sold out their constituents today and voted to support the HST which will raise the price of gas, hydro, home heating oil and propane, snow removal, hockey registration, internet, cable service, and funerals by a full 8 percent,” Rafferty said. “These Conservative MPs, joined by their allies in the Liberal Party, needlessly jacked up the price of these goods and services during the deepest recession in 80 years. The people of Southwestern Ontario have been betrayed by their elected representatives who stood up when Stephen Harper ordered them to and voted for a massive tax hike on families in this province.” The idea of harmonizing the sales taxes in Ontario and other provinces during the recession was first pushed by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in 2008, and the Ontario Liberal government of Dalton McGuinty agreed to the plan last spring after the federal Conservatives offered them a $4.3 billion lump sum “incentive” payment. The harmonization process for sales taxes unites the province’s 8 percent Retail Sales Tax (RST) with the 5 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) into a single 13 percent Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). However several items that were previously exempt from the PST will now see their prices increase 8 percent to “harmonize” their taxation under the new HST. Some of the items that will their price increase by 8 percent under the new HST regime include gasoline, home heating oil, hydro, cable, internet, haircuts, hockey registration and rink rentals, golf and gym memberships, mutual fund sales, and funerals among hundreds of others. “These Ontario MPs chose to stand in support of Stephen Harper and Dalton McGuinty’ s HST and against the very people of they claim to represent in Sarnia-Lambton, Essex, Brant, and Haldimand-Norfolk ,” Rafferty said. “These MPs had a chance to the stop the HST on behalf of their constituents and they refused to do so. I hope their people of Southwestern Ontario will hold them to account in the next election for this outrageous betrayal.”
NDP New Democrat MPs stand alone in opposing the HST in the House of Commons OTTAWA – Federal New Democrat MPs say that Conservative and Liberal MPs sold out the people of Southwestern Ontario by standing up and voting in support of the Harper government’s $4.3 billion federal incentive payment to the Ontario government that enables the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in that province. “These Conservative and Liberal MPs from Ontario, such as Pat Davidson (Sarnia-Lambton), Jeff Watson (Essex), Phil McColeman (Brant) and Diane Finley (Haldimand – Norfolk), have sold out their constituents today and voted to support the HST which will raise the price of gas, hydro, home heating oil and propane, snow removal, hockey registration, internet, cable service, and funerals by a full 8 percent,” Rafferty said. “These Conservative MPs, joined by their allies in the Liberal Party, needlessly jacked up the price of these goods and services during the deepest recession in 80 years. The people of Southwestern Ontario have been betrayed by their elected representatives who stood up when Stephen Harper ordered them to and voted for a massive tax hike on families in this province.” The idea of harmonizing the sales taxes in Ontario and other provinces during the recession was first pushed by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in 2008, and the Ontario Liberal government of Dalton McGuinty agreed to the plan last spring after the federal Conservatives offered them a $4.3 billion lump sum “incentive” payment. The harmonization process for sales taxes unites the province’s 8 percent Retail Sales Tax (RST) with the 5 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) into a single 13 percent Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). However several items that were previously exempt from the PST will now see their prices increase 8 percent to “harmonize” their taxation under the new HST. Some of the items that will their price increase by 8 percent under the new HST regime include gasoline, home heating oil, hydro, cable, internet, haircuts, hockey registration and rink rentals, golf and gym memberships, mutual fund sales, and funerals among hundreds of others. “These Ontario MPs chose to stand in support of Stephen Harper and Dalton McGuinty’ s HST and against the very people of they claim to represent in Sarnia-Lambton, Essex, Brant, and Haldimand-Norfolk ,” Rafferty said. “These MPs had a chance to the stop the HST on behalf of their constituents and they refused to do so. I hope their people of Southwestern Ontario will hold them to account in the next election for this outrageous betrayal.”
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