PAGE A2, THE HERALD, Wednesday, February 16, 1977 Skeena M.P. speaks out...to 175 ‘would use medical, dental . 4 Iona Campagnolo, Skeena :MP, says she has been ‘ealled a tool of the multi- national oil companies, a Communist and a SPEC sympathizer by people who ‘oppose and support the ‘Kitimat to Edmonton oil pipeline. She told 175 people at a fund raising dinner Saturday, “I have already received as many letters on (the pipeline) as I did on either gun control or capital punishment, the previous all time record holders. “And out of ail this. I have so far come to only one ‘conclusion: It must be nice ‘to be an extremist.” ' She said she has not made ‘up her mind because she has ‘not had enough information ‘about all aspects of the oil ‘pipeline. “It must really ‘make life simple to be able ‘to look at only one side of a ‘story; to be able to paint ‘dazzling pictures using only ‘black and white; to be so blinded by your own rhetoric that you no longer have to worry about the facts; to be in favour of growth at any price, or no growth at all.” Campagnolo said she is not allowed the luxury of taking a black and white stand on the pipeline issue. “I have recognized the significant economic benefits it could bring to our area and I have voiced my skepticism on the en- vironmental catastrophe an inshore tanker route may cause."” PUBLIC HEARINGS She said she is pressing the National Energy Boar to hold at least parts of its hearings in Skeena but the NEB jurisdiction falis only over the pipeline right of way itself....“they are’ not empowered to consider the marine aspects of the proposal, This falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transport and the Department of Fisheries and En- vironment,’’: _ She said these depart- ments are presently not legally required to hold public hearings into the marine aspects of the pipeline proposal. “Like many people in northwestern B.C., I feel very strongly that a project of such potentially great [ FBDB : Inthe nine months ended December 31 last, the Federal Business Development Bank authorized 1,847 loans for $79,344,000 to businesses in British Columbia. In the same period a year ago, the bank and its predecessor, _the Industrial Development Bank, which FBDB suc- ceeded on October 2, 1975, approved 2,268 loans for a total amount of $108,046,000. ‘At December 31, FBDB had $445,171,000 outstanding in loans | loans, investments and guarantees to 8,868 customers in British Columbia. FBDB, a Crown Cor- poration, assists the growth and creation of business enterprises across Canada, particularly those of smaller size. It provides financial assistance,’ management counselling, mahagement training -and information on government programs for business. Dispute settlements The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service of Labour Canada handled its heaviest industrial dispute caseload’ in 1976 since the inception of ‘the Canada Labour Code (Part V) in 1973 and its predecessor legislation, the Industrial Relations and Disputes Investigation Act in 1948. The service, with its headquarters in Oltawa and field offices in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Mon- treal, Halifax and St. John’s, dealt with 275 collective bargaining disputes. Of the 275 dispute caseload, 242 disputes were finalized during 1976 while cut Your return. for yourself: while in the RRSP @ No front-end load * No start-up charge © No interest penalty @ No lock-in clause I've shopped around and found the B.C. Central Credit Union RRSP one of the best. Stop in at vour nearest participating credit union and check aut these facts ¢ Contribuuons are deductible from taxable income (within government repulations) «A high rate of interest return - hut subject te income tax 33 were still pending at the end of the year. Of the disputes finalized, 218 or 90 percent were settled by the FMCS without ‘strikes “or lockouts" while 24 or . 10 percent resulted in legal work stoppages, many. of which were subsequently settled through further mediation assistance provided by the service. In comparing 1976 proceedings with the previous year, there was an increaseed rowth | in caseload of 33 disputes or 12 percent over the 242 dispute caseload in 1975. “Sit loose in the saddle of fate.” Francis Yeats Brown, “SHOP AROUND ALL RASP’S AREN'T CREATED . EQUAL!” “Registered Retirement Savings Plans may appear to have similar benefits, but they eanalso include hidden casts that will environmental impact cannot be decided on without there being some form of avenue for public input Into the decision- making process;” she said. She said she has been actively lobbying the federal cabinet colleagues Romeo LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries and Otto Lang, Minister of Transport, to hold such an inquiry. Campagnolo hopes to see a public inquiry conducted in the northwest and the whole affected coast under the leadership of an in- dependent chairman. ‘‘I think the federal govern- «ment, of which I am a member, has a moral commitment to hold such an inquiry.” he said she is concerned how the oil gets to the Pipeline. “The prospect of oil supertankers of up to 320,000 deadweight tons travelling through Dixon, Entrance, Hecate Strait, Principe Channel, Wright Channel and Douglas Channel is one that any person concerned over the future of our fishing in- dustry, our coastal en-. vironment and even the safety of the men and women on the ships in estion must give serious ought to,” But, she added, she will not accept either assumption that the tanker route is safe or unsafe. “I know what our fishin industry is worth and, - e@ having been raised at the mouth of the Skeena River, I know what our environment | and our northern way of life mean to me and to most if not everyone of you, And I know I am not prepared to put these precious com-. modities inte needless jeopardy. In other words, if the benefits of the pipeline ‘are gained at the cost of our environment and our fishin, industry and at the cost a severe social disruption, ‘then we have to decide if they are worth it.” e reminded residents in the northwest they are in the middle of a worldwide energy battle and ‘‘we are involved in the biggest and toughest battle.- We face need and we face greed.” PRISONS Campagnolo said prisons are another emotional subject and there is no way “Port development plans impressive" B.C, Premier Bill Bennett said Friday the importance of developing a super port at Prince Rupert and an in- terlinked northern tran. sportation system has im- pressed federal government officials, including Prime Minister Trudeau and 10 cabinet ministers. Bennett, who spent three days in Ottawa last week, said there was federal recognition of the viability and importance of the scheme and that plans for the massive undertaking were well: ahead of schedule, “It’s to everyone's good that the port will finally be built and that an accompanying northern | transportation system be connected to it. Coal, grain, -polash,_ timber, and® other resources could-- be.. shipped through Prince Rupert."~ Bennett said upgrading Prince Rupert's port would not only ease transportation at other ports, but would aid Canada's balance of payments deficit by aowing an outlet for Canadian resources te world markets. ' Bennett said he stressed the national advantages of the Prince Rupert super port to i0 cabinet ministers and then discussed the matter with Trudeau Friday morning. VERY RECEPTIVE “Everyone, including the Prime Minister was very, very eNo withdrawal charges Both the B.C. 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I'm more than pleased,” Bennett's main drive has “been to ensure federal officials live up to their commitments to B.C, in: various federal- provincial agreements, Prince Rupert mayor Peter Lester said today Bennett’s announcement which made page one in Vancouver dailies didn’t appear much more than routine, “The problem has been that the allocation of funds for the required infra-structure to develop northern resources and transportation networks which would be divided between the province and Ottawa has not been determined.” Lester said thatif the premier has ‘managed to reach ::an agreement with ‘Ottawa, there would be one less hurdle to jump in getting the super port idea off the ground. YOU CAN TALK TO US... PARAGON INSURANCE of AGENCY BUSINESS HOURS: 9:00-5:30 Mon - Thurs 9:00-9:00 Fri, ‘ _ 9:00-5:30 Sat, 201-4630 Lazelle Ave. TERRACE, B.C. above . Canpila Manpower 635-6371 “'T will ask my colleague the Sollcitor-General to locate a medium, minimum or work camp prison here until I have been assured that such a move is in accordance | with the wishes of the people of Terrace.” She said Terrace is considered by the Penitentiary Service to be too remote for a maximum security prison. .“‘This so- called remoteness is the main stumbling block right now but it is an argument I refuse to accept. What I require is anindication from the people of this area that you want some kind of a penitentiary here and I need it in very She said she wants letters from people, a resolution from Terrace District Council and motions of support from the Chamber of Commerce, the Labour Council and any other organization which will be directly involved in the issue. ‘ The henefits of a maximum security in- stitution are significant, she said. A 200 inmate prison. located in Terrace would have brought to this area approximately 200 jobs with an annual payroll of TOVOTAC sme TERR definite terms."’. $2,500,000, The cost of constructing such a facility would be in the area of $i2 _Tnillion to $15 million. The - establishment of this type of penitentiary would have resulted in the spending of between $500,000 $600,000 yearly on local good would have brought to the city a federal grant in lieu of taxes of up to $75,000 a year. . The community would have to supply between 50 to 100 acres o roper community in- astructure (which Terrace has} and a willingness by the people of the community to have such an institution located here. If a minimum security forestry work camp was established here the 60 in- mates would work in the bush, cleaning sites and preparing areas for reforestry. The cost to install such a camp ranges hetween $500,000 and $1 million. It would have an annual budget between $100,000 and $125,000. The annual - Salaries would be $350,000 and there would be 20 to 25 persons on staff. There would not be in-house facilities and the camp and. s and services and. } suitable land, a: and optical facilities in the community. TERRACE ECONOMY Campagnolo said many of the other measures which will be of help to Terrace are joint federal-provincial initiatives, but progress has slow. : “Resolution of the Nishga land claim; the northwest rail agreement; develop- ment of the northeastern coal deposits; a new regional development agreement which would permit federal aid to in- dustries in this area are in various stages of negotiation,” she said. “All of them will have, sooner or later, significant impact on the economic future of Terrace. The two levels of government are working cooperatively on these matters at this time, although: I do not yet see evidence of Allan Williams in Victoria moving speedily to honour his commitment to the Nishga claims,” she said. 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