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Vol. 25, Issue 7, October 15, 2020

Pandemic profiteers and ultra-wealthy must pay their share: Hughes

NDP proposes host of measures to pay for the help Canadians need

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hile most Canadians and small businesses owners in Canada have struggled to get by and are worried about their future throughout this pandemic, the wealthiest in Canada actually got richer, according to Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP, Carol Hughes.

Hughes notes that Canada’s top twenty richest people are almost $40 billion richer than they were before the pandemic hit. Now, New Democrats are calling on the government to act and bring in a host of measures to make sure the cost of the recovery is not put on the backs of everyday people but, instead, that those who have made massive profits during the pandemic pay for it.

“The very wealthiest among us got richer, with

some corporations making record profits because of the pandemic. At the same time, the government is allowing the wealthiest avoid paying their fair share of taxes by hiding billions of dollars offshore every year,” said Hughes.

Hughes says the pandemic is not over and instead of cutting services and help for people, the government needs to make the wealthiest and those who have profited from the pandemic pay their fair share, so we can better deliver help to the people who really need it.

“New Democrats have a range of proposals that will make sure the richest elites and the most profitable corporations pay their fair share to help pay for the help we need to deliver to those who are struggling in the pandemic,” said Hughes.

New Democrat proposals include: • Applying a 1 per cent annual wealth tax to families with fortunes over $20 million.

• Cracking down on Tax Havens and closing tax loopholes.

• Making web giants like Amazon, Google and Facebook pay their fair share of taxes – as has been done by other countries.

• Introducing a temporary COVID-19 Excess Profit Tax. This would, at least, double the tax rate on excess profits.

• Pairing these programs with tough enforcement against tax evasion and penalties for millionaires and big corporations who try to avoid paying their fair share.

Les profiteurs de la pandémie et les ultra-riches doivent payer leur part : députée Hughes

Le NPD propose une série de mesures pour payer l'aide dont les gens ont besoin

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andis que la plupart des gens et des propriétaires de petites entreprises au Canada ont eu du mal à s'en sortir et s'inquiètent pour leur avenir, tout au long de cette pandémie, les plus riches au Canada se sont en fait enrichis, selon la députée d'Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, Carol Hughes.

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pas mis sur le dos des gens ordinaires mais, au contraire, que ceux et celles qui ont fait des profits énormes pendant la pandémie en paient le prix. « Les plus riches d'entre nous sont devenus de plus riches, et certaines entreprises riches font des profits records à cause de la pandémie. Entre temps, le gouvernement laisse les plus riches éviter de payer leur juste part d'impôts en cachant des milliards de dollars à l'étranger chaque année », a déclaré Mme Hughes.

La députée ajoute que «la pandémie n'est pas terminée et qu’au lieu de réduire les services et l'aide aux gens, le gouvernement doit faire en sorte que les plus riches et ceux et celles qui ont profité de la pandémie paient leur juste part, afin que nous puissions mieux fournir de l'aide aux personnes qui en ont vraiment besoin. » « Les néo-démocrates suggère plusieurs propositions qui feront en sorte que les élites les plus riches et les

entreprises les plus rentables paient leur juste part pour aider à payer l'aide que nous devons apporter à ceux et celles qui sont aux prises avec la pandémie », a déclaré Mme Hughes.

• Appliquer un impôt de 1 % sur la fortune à chaque année aux familles dont la fortune dépasse 20 millions de dollars.

• S'attaquer aux paradis fiscaux et supprimer les échappatoires fiscales.

• Faire payer leur juste part aux géants du web comme Amazon, Google et Facebook, comme l'ont fait d'autres pays.

• Introduire une taxe temporaire sur les profits excessifs de la COVID-19 qui double au moins le taux d'imposition sur les profits excessifs.

• Associer ces programmes à une application stricte de la loi contre l'évasion fiscale et des pénalités pour les millionnaires et les grandes entreprises qui tentent d'éviter de payer leur juste part.

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Cross-Province Protest Decries Ford’s Inadequate Response to Long-Term Care Crisis The Ontario government must intervene already impacting long-term care facilities. in homes with outbreaks at a very low threshold Every day of inaction counts. Ontario needs to and one or two confirmed cases, she said. change the way we are addressing this crisis “Leaving people to die dehydrated, unfed, situation now.” Dr. Arya went on to call for a largely alone is unconscionable,” she concluded. legislated staffing standard that would result in 4hours of hands-on care, and it needs to be “It just cannot happen again.”

Jane Meadus, a lawyer with the Advocacy enforceable. He said that the government needs Centre for the Elderly, echoed the concerns about to put its full weight and resources behind inadequate care. In one example, she said reaching that target. We need to ensure that all the "nourishment is vital to health and there are not staff have access to full-time work, a living wage, enough staff to have the time it takes to feed sick leave and are only in one long-term care elderly residents, often with dementia, who need home. Residents need their family caregivers and help to eat and drink," she said. "Residents' that needs to be protected in law. Medical teams conditions have deteriorated as a result of need to be ready to stand by and provide support isolation, loneliness, and inadequate care. Family and intervention early when there are outbreaks.

The coalition also highlighted as a key caregivers cannot be shut out again and staffing issue ending for-profit long-term care and noted and care levels must be addressed as a priority."

The Ontario government could have that money must go to care and should not be acted back in March when B.C. acted, we could taken out in dividends for shareholders. Speakers have acted when the military report came out, we noted that tens of millions of dollars have been could have followed Quebec’s example back in given in dividends to shareholders during the May. But Ontario’s government has done nothing pandemic, even while the staffing crisis in longsubstantial to address the staffing crisis in long- term care has intensified. term care,” said Dr. Amit Arya, a Palliative Care Physician in long-term care homes and a board member of the Ontario H e a l t h (NC) Fewer Canadians rate their mental health as good in 2020. But only a third of Coalition. “The those seeking help were successful in finding support, according to a recent survey second wave is

by RBC Insurance.

Among those who sought help, a lack of money was the most common barrier, followed by not knowing where to go. Younger people between the ages of 18 to 34 and those earning less than $40,000 annually were the most likely to seek, but not find, help.

“Admitting to a mental illness can already be a challenge for many people, so finding access to support should not add difficulty or delays,” says Maria Winslow, senior director of life and health at RBC Insurance.

“With the long wait times and complexity of provincial systems, not to mention the high expense of out-of-pocket care, it’s important to be familiar with Thomas Jefferson employer benefits and/or personal disability coverage for mental health.”

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Outside the Ontario Legislature and in 25 towns across Ontario, the Ontario Health Coalition held protests today to call upon the Ford government to take action to address the critical shortage of staffing and care in long-term care homes. In Ottawa, families and staff describe conditions in which residents were not isolated in recent weeks, staff did not have N-95 masks, staffing levels plummeted leaving 2 PSWs to care for 60 COVID positive residents.

Residents were left in filthy conditions with woefully inadequate care, nurses were run off their feet unable to communicate with families and testing was perilously backlogged. There are large COVID-19 outbreaks in Toronto, Ottawa and increasing outbreaks in regions across Southern Ontario. The Coalition has been tracking outbreaks since early March and has now counted 51 currently active outbreaks in long-term care homes and 40 outbreaks in retirement homes across Ontario.

“We had a lull in the summer and we were waiting for the Ford government to take concrete action to shore up the staffing and care levels and prepare for the second wave. That did not happen,” warned Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition. “The announcements of funding and staffing in the last two weeks were late, piecemeal, and inadequate.

We cannot believe that now in October, 8 months after the outbreaks began, there is still no coherent plan for long-term care in Ontario."

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Chapleau Moments

First Chapleau police officer also operated the Queens Hotel

Interestingly. there is apparently no authentic data about early law enforcement at Chapleau and throughby out the district between Cartier and White River, according to Vi n c e C r i c h t o n i n Pioneering in Northern Ontario.

He wrote that it is lost because no records and "no information has been chronicled," However, he does note that it is known that "the policing of this huge wild frontier in the early years was done by the Ontario constabulary, later the Ontario Provincial Police Police at Sudbury, The strength of the force was two. With many thousands of square miles to look after, it can be readily seen that the Chapleau area was not visited too often".

I started thinking about policing at Chapleau in its early years this past week after having a wonderful chat with a retired RCMP officer here about his career. I also recalled that when I was a newspaper reporter at the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix in the 1960s and traveled about the province there would be one, at the most two officers in the many small communities.

Back to Chapleau before I digress too far.

Vince tells us that a Harry West arrived in Chapleau circa 1887 and built a small hotel which became The Queens, and much later the Sportsman. Mr. West a hotel keeper became the first police officer to be appointed by the province for Chapleau. Vince adds that "little" law enforcement was done as it would undoubtedly have interfered with the bar business.

This continued for some time with other citizens being appointed to serve without pay but it never was satisfactory.

However in 1909, after Chapleau had been incorporated as a municipality in 1901, Gordon Charles McCurdy was appointed town constable. He apparently "carried pushed, pulled and dragged " wrongdoers to a jail situated near the river at the north end of Lansdowne Street.

Thomas Lonergan was appointed in 1911 to enforce the law in Chapleau at a salary of eight hundred dollars a year. He had exceptional military service who had taken part in the Riel Rebellion. His favourite expression when he wanted to speak with someone was "HALT" and he became known as "Old Halt".On duty he wore his military uniform and was considered a very dignified representative of the King, according to Vince.

Over the next 40 years or so there was a succession of police officers who were known as Chiefs of Police. The first resident OPP officer was Clem Jordan who arrived 1n 1912.

I recall Jack Angove who was chief from 1944 to 1954. If

Michael J. Morris

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my memory serves me right it was about 1952 that Chapleau police got their first cruiser and there was a light on top of the water tower which went on when they got a phone call.

Joe Shilliday arrived in 1955 and proceeded to clean up the town of bootleggers. but moved to Elliot Lake and then on to Sudbury as chief of police.

By 1967 council disbanded the local police force and the Ontario Provincial Police took over to enforce law and order in Chapleau . They are still in charge.

Until the mid 1950s there was one OPP officer. My uncle Harold Kennedy was the officer who came to Chapleau single, and left married to my aunt Marion Morris. He was succeeded by Ron Lewis and John Craig.

An old jail burned down in circa 1915 and was replaced by a fire hall which was completed in 1916 with a jail in the basement. This jail was used until 1957 when one was included in the new OPP building. The fire hall moved to the Chapleau Civic Centre in 1978. The new OPP building consisted of a home for the officer in charge an up-to-date jail an office and courtroom.

Vince concludes with an account about his father also Vince Crichton having to pay a one dollar fine for letting a cow to be at large on the streets of Chapleau. The cow was not considered a dangerous animal but had to be kept behind a barbed wire pasture fence. My email is mj.morris@live.ca

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REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par

Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

Plastic is everywhere in our lives. From the straws in our drinks to the fibres that make our clothes stretch, plastic has permeated so many products that it has become a huge environmental problem. It’s in our landfill, the oceans, and has even entered our food chain.

Adding to the problem is the fact that plastic takes so long to break down that garbage we create today could still be around in a thousand years. What’s clear, is that we don’t have the luxury of time to address the problem.

A recent report from Oceana Canada, Drowning in Plastic: Ending Canada’s contribution to the global plastic disaster, paints a clear picture of the challenge we face in order to tame our plastic addiction. Among the items in the report is the astonishing fact that about 70 per cent of the plastic we consume is thrown in the trash. Of that, half is from single-use packaging. These are items like straws, plastic forks, and all the clear wrapping we use to contain items from produce to clothing.

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The scourge of plastic waste This is where the government has chosen to dip its toes in the water, announcing in the throne speech they would regulate single-use plastic. This week they named six single-use plastic items that aren't easily recycled and already have better alternatives that will be the first to go under Canada's new restrictions on plastics. On the list are plastic straws, stir sticks, carry-out bags, cutlery, Styrofoam dishes and takeout containers and sixpack rings for cans and bottles.

While it’s a start, there is much more the government can do to change how plastics are used and disposed of. New Democrats have been proposing that any company relying on plastics should be responsible for the entire lifecycle of their plastics products and packaging. This is for plastics beyond single use, which we have called for a ban on. While the six items announced by the government are a start, we have a long way to go to achieve the goal of zero-waste.

One of the challenges in moving towards a zero-waste goal is that municipalities tend to control the flow of garbage and recycling programs. Although that arrangement makes sense on a number of levels, it also makes it difficult to promote solutions such as better recycling across the nation. It’s clear that without a strong investment from the government, little will change since most municipalities operate within tight

budgets. This is why New Democrats have also proposed helping municipalities improve their waste management and recycling programs.

The importance of improving recycling was made clear in the Oceana Canada report which showed over 87% of the plastics we think are being recycled are winding up in landfills. For those who faithfully sort their waste and recycle, this is disheartening news. The need for leadership is obvious, but the problem doesn’t end at our border.

In addition to our domestic challenges, Canada has exported almost four million tonnes of plastic waste over the last 30 years. That just adds to the urgency to develop solutions that will dramatically reduce the amount of plastic finding its way into landfills and waterways. Making producers responsible for their plastics right through to actual recycling would help globally and domestically.

It has been five years since parliament passed a New Democrat motion banning microbeads in personal products. That successfully led to a phase out of these plastics which had worked their way into our water supply. In the meantime, we have learned the severity of the problem from a global perspective all the way down to the local challenges. The time for bold action is clearly upon us, but the government has taken baby steps.

Le fléau des déchets de plastique Nous sommes entourés de plastique. Des pailles que nous utilisons pour boire jusque dans les fibres que nous employons pour donner de l’élasticité à nos vêtements, le plastique est si omniprésent qu’il est devenu un énorme problème pour l’environnement. Il se retrouve dans les sites d’enfouissement, dans les océans, et même dans notre chaîne alimentaire. Le temps qu’il met à se décomposer aggrave le problème : les déchets de plastique que nous créons aujourd’hui existeront peut-être encore dans mille ans. De toute évidence, nous ne pouvons pas attendre que la situation se détériore avant d’y apporter une solution.

Dans son nouveau rapport intitulé Noyés dans le plastique : le Canada doit cesser d’alimenter le désastre mondial du plastique, Oceana Canada explique nettement les défis que nous devons surmonter pour nous affranchir de notre dépendance au plastique. Le rapport révèle un fait stupéfiant : environ 70 % du plastique que nous consommons est jeté, et la moitié de ce plastique provient d’objets à usage unique comme les pailles, les fourchettes et tous les emballages transparents qui recouvrent nos produits, de la nourriture aux vêtements.

C’est sur ce front que le gouvernement a décidé de s’aventurer légèrement : dans son discours du Trône, il a annoncé qu’il interdirait le plastique à usage unique. Cette semaine, il a énuméré les six premiers objets de plastique qui seront visés par cette interdiction, tous des objets qui ne se recyclent

pas facilement et qui peuvent déjà être remplacés par des objets plus sains pour l’environnement : les pailles, les bâtonnets à mélanger, les sacs en plastique, les ustensiles de plastique, les assiettes et contenants de mousse de polystyrène et les portecanettes.

C’est un bon début, mais le gouvernement peut faire bien davantage pour changer les habitudes en matière d’utilisation et d’élimination du plastique. Les néo-démocrates ont aussi proposé que les entreprises dont les activités sont axées sur le plastique soient tenues responsables du cycle de vie complet de leurs produits et emballages de plastique.

Cette mesure irait plus loin que l’interdiction du plastique à usage unique que nous avons demandé.

Nous avons encore beaucoup à faire pour atteindre l’objectif de zéro déchet de plastique. Un obstacle est le fait que la gestion du recyclage et des déchets se fait généralement à l’échelle municipale.

C’est un arrangement qui a du sens à plusieurs points de vue, mais qui complique aussi la promotion de solutions comme l’amélioration du recyclage dans l’ensemble du pays. Manifestement, un investissement majeur de la part du gouvernement est nécessaire pour faire bouger les choses, puisque la plupart des municipalités ont un budget serré.

C’est pourquoi les néo-démocrates ont aussi proposé d’aider les municipalités à améliorer leurs programmes de recyclage et de gestion des déchets.

Dans son rapport, Oceana Canada montre

bien l’importance d’améliorer le recyclage en précisant que plus de 87 % du plastique que nous croyons être recyclé aboutit dans les décharges. Ce chiffre est démoralisant pour les personnes qui séparent scrupuleusement les objets recyclables de leurs déchets. À l’évidence, nous avons besoin d’un chef de file.

Le problème ne se limite pas au Canada. Au cours des 30 dernières années, le pays a exporté près de quatre millions de tonnes de déchets de plastique.

La situation n’est qu’une autre des raisons pour lesquelles il faut trouver de toute urgence des solutions qui diminueront considérablement la quantité de plastique dans les sites d’enfouissement et les cours d’eau. Donner aux entreprises la responsabilité de gérer le plastique qu’elles produisent jusqu’à ce qu’il soit recyclé serait une mesure utile pour le Canada et le reste du monde.

Il y a maintenant cinq ans que le Parlement a adopté une motion néo-démocrate visant à faire interdire l’utilisation des microbilles dans les produits de soins personnels, ce qui nous a permis d’éliminer progressivement ces produits de plastique de nos sources d’approvisionnement en eau. Pendant ce temps, nous avons pu mesurer l’ampleur du problème dans le monde et à l’échelle locale. Le temps est manifestement venu de prendre des mesures énergiques, mais le gouvernement ne fait que de timides avancées.

Council Briefs Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held in the office of the clerk Monday, July 13th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Present: Mayor M. Levesque, Deputy Mayor R. Smith, Councillors G. Bernier, N. Schuurman, L. Bernier, CAO C. Swearengen, Treasurer L. Jones, EDO C. Goheen, DLCS R. Raymond ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: R-9 Scope Change AECOM (CAO) O-9 By-Law for Cleaning and Clearing of Land (CAO) GUESTS/DELEGATIONS: Mr. Rick Talvitie, AECOM (See R-1), Mr. Amedeo Bernardi & Ms. Melanie Pilon, Northeast Superior Broadband (See R-2), Mr. Sean Sparling & Ms. Tammy Albers, Office of the Integrity Commissioner (See O-1), D E C L A R AT I O N O F P E C U N I A R Y INTEREST(S): Pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M. 50, Section 5 – Deputy-Mayor R. Smith declared Conflict of Interest pertaining to item C-7 – with respect to Electric Car Charging Station – reason – Councillor’s private business is in discussions with Ambu Energy, and Item O-1 – Integrity Commissioner Report – reason – Ongoing matter with the IC and the drag races. Councillor N. Schuurman declared Conflict of Interest pertaining to item O-7 – Electric Vehicle Charging Station – reason – Daughter is currently an employee of NESER Inv. RESOLUTION 13-145: N. Schuurman – L. Bernier That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council held Monday, June 22nd, 2020 be approved.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

Carried RESOLUTION 13-146: G. Bernier – R. Smith That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of Committee of Adjustment held Monday, June 22nd, 2020 be approved.

All voted for Carried RESOLUTION 13-147: G. Bernier – N. Schuurman WHEREAS Section 8 of the Municipal Act, S.O.

CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 15, 2020 - Page 5 2001, Chapter 25, provides that the powers of a Northeast Superior Regional Broadband municipality under this or any other Act shall be Network with respect to ongoing support for the interpreted broadly so as to confer broad Broadband Project.

Council agreed to table this item to authority on the municipality to enable the municipality to govern its affairs as it considers collect additional information. appropriate and to enhance the municipality’s RESOLUTION 13-151: ability to respond to municipal issues; And R. Smith – L. Bernier WHEREAS Section 9 of the Municipal Act, S.O. That Council award the tender for the Condenser 2001, Chapter 25, provides that a municipality Replacement to CIMCO Refrigeration in the has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of amount of $129,900 plus HST to be funded by a natural person for the purpose of exercising its the Recreation Centre Reserve Fund; AND Be it authority under this or any other Act; And further resolved that Council authorize the CAO WHEREAS Section 10 (1) of the Municipal Act, to execute an agreement with C I M C O S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, provides that a single- tier Refrigeration for the Condenser Replacement. municipality may provide any service or thing Recorded Vote that the municipality considers necessary or For Against desirable for the public; And WHEREAS the M. Levesque X Corporation of the Township of Chapleau deems it necessary and expedient to execute an R. Smith X agreement with AECOM Canada Ltd. G. Bernier X NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that By-Law L. Bernier X 2020-28 being a By-Law to authorize the N. Schuurman X execution of an agreement for engineering services between the Corporation of the Carried Township of Chapleau and AECOM Canada Ltd. RESOLUTION 13-152: for the design and project management N. Schuurman – G. Bernier a s s o c i a t e d w i t h t h e S e w a g e L a g o o n That Council approve the recommendation of the Dechlorination System be considered read a first, Fire Chief with respect to the appointment of Mr. second and third time and finally passed this 13th Walter Wallgren to the Auxiliary Fire day of July, 2020.

Department.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

Carried RESOLUTION 13-148: N. Schuurnam – G. Bernier That the following cheque register sheets be approved as prepared by the Treasurer.

Carried RESOLUTION 13-149: L. Bernier – R. Smith That Council accept the technical memorandum as prepared by AECOM with respect to the Sewage Lagoon Dechlorination System Predesign.

Carried All voted for.

RESOLUTION 13-150: G. Bernier – L. Bernier That Council approve the request from the

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

Carried RESOLUTION 13-153: G. Bernier – N. Schuurman That Council authorize the CAO to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $11,320 plus HST to A.J. Stone Co. with respect to bunker gear for the Fire Department as provided for in the 2020 Capital Budget.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

Carried RESOLUTION 13-154: L. Bernier – R. Smith That Council authorize the CAO to issue a purchase order to Compass Cont’d on P.6

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Council Briefs Cont’d from P.5 Minerals in the amount of $15,283.20 plus HST for road salt as provided for in the 2020 Operating Budget.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

Carried RESOLUTION 13-155: N. Schuurman – L. Bernier That Council authorize the CAO to issue a purchase order to Gilbertson Enterprises in the amount of $21,092.50 plus HST for the hauling and mixing of winter sand as provided for in the 2020 Operating Budget.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

Carried RESOLUTION 13-156: G. Bernier – L. Bernier That Council authorize the CAO to proceed with a tender process for the purchase of LED Street lights under the Main Street Revitalization Initiative.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

Carried RESOLUTION 13-157: G. Bernier – R. Smith That Council authorize the CAO to execute a Scope Change with AECOM in the amount of $12,000.00 plus HST with respect to engineering services related to the King Street Sanitary Sewer Replacement.

Recorded Vote All voted for.

Carried

- Page 6 COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT Chapleau Council reverted to Committee of Adjustment Committee meeting for the purposes of considering a minor variance application from Mr. Kevin Lindquist related to 32 King Street South and a minor variance application from Mr. Daniel Turcotte related to 4 Queen Street North.

CORRESPONDENCE: 1.

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program 2.

Newmont Porcupine – Drone Support 3.

Newmont Porcupine – COVID-19 Impacts 4.

Ministry of Transportation 5.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts 6.

Services de Santé de Chapleau Health Services 7.

Office of the CAO – Electric Vehicle Charging Station Note: Councillor R. Smith and N. Schuurman did not participate in the discussion concerning the Charging Station.

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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing – COVID19 Economic Recovery Act 9.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario OTHER: 1.

Office of the Integrity Commissioner – Presentation of Report (no material attached) Note: Councillor R. Smith did not participate in the discussion concerning the report from the Integrity Commissioner.

2.

COVID 19 Update – CAO 3.

King Street Sanitary Break – CAO 4.

Pine Street Tender Update – CAO (no material attached) 5.

Refuse Truck – CAO 6.

Finance Update – Treasurer RESOLUTION 13-158: G. Bernier – L. Bernier That Council direct the Treasurer to allocate the 2019 One-Time Federal Gas Tax Funding in the amount of $134,793.24 and the One-Time Modernization Funding from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the mount of $384,600.00 to the Sewage Lagoon Dechlorination System Project.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

G. Bernier – N. Schuurman WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Chapleau deems it expedient to confirm the proceedings of Council meetings; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that By-Law 2020-29 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be considered read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 13th, day of July, 2020.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

Carried RESOLUTION 13-160: G. Bernier – N. Schuurman That Council adjourn at 8:50 p.m.

Recorded Vote For M. Levesque X R. Smith X G. Bernier X L. Bernier X N. Schuurman X

Against

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Schedule of Regular Meetings of Council for the year 2020 (updated) – CAO 8.

Calendar of meetings for the months of July and August 2020 RESOLUTION 13-159:

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A new beginning How to save for retirement For many people, the coronavirus pandemic has led to considerable financial strain. And while you might be focused on balancing your current income and expenses, it's still crucial that you plan for the future. So whether your retirement is a long way off or right around the corner, here's what you should do to ensure financial security in your golden years.

Reflect on your objectives There are several questions you need to ask yourself as you plan for your retirement. Do you want to downsize early or continue to live in your home? Do you want to travel often or take up particular hobbies? Do you have a plan to deal with potential health concerns or a loss of mobility? These are all factors that can help you determine how much you need to save for retirement.

Take concrete action While it's important to reflect on your retirement goals, you should also meet with a financial adviser to put these ideas on paper. A professional can help you evaluate your current financial situation and create a realistic savings and investment strategy to ensure you meet your retirement goals. Taking this step will allow you to enjoy your golden years free of financial strain.

It might seem stressful at first, but taking action to prepare for your retirement will give you peace of mind in the years to come.

Did you know?

You need an average of 60 to 80 per cent of your pre-retirement annual income to continue to enjoy the same lifestyle throughout your golden years.

Gift ideas for new retirees

Are you looking for the perfect retirement gift to offer a co-worker, employee or loved one? Here are some ideas to inspire you. ! A designer accessory such as a wristwatch, necklace or handbag ! A gift basket filled with chocolates, teas, jams and cookies ! A backpack, walking stick or pair of binoculars for outdoor activities ! A gag gift such as a coffee mug or T-

shirt with a funny inscription ! A rocking chair or recliner so they can put their feet up ! A set of tools or an assortment of craft supplies ! A kitchen gadget like an espresso machine or stand mixer ! A subscription to a magazine or monthly gift box The key to choosing a great retirement gift is to consider the person's interests and what hobbies they might take up after retirement.

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Nous sommes à la recherche de candidats qualifiés pour pourvoir le poste ci-dessous : POSTE DE SECRÉTAIRE-RÉCEPTIONNISTE TEMPORAIRE À TEMPS PARTIEL AU SERVICE DES ADMISSIONS (CONGÉ DE MATERNITÉ MATERNITÉ se termine approximativement fin août 2021) Qualifications: ! Diplôme d'études secondaires (12e année terminée) ou l'équivalent. ! Minimum de deux ans d'expérience pertinente ! Connaissance approfondie de Windows, de Word et d'Excel. ! Capacité à démontrer ses habiletés interpersonnelles et ses aptitudes

à communiquer pour interagir avec le public avec courtoisie. ! Niveau de compétence avancé en anglais et en français, à l'oral et

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Les candidats qui souhaitent postuler ce poste peuvent envoyer leur curriculum vitæ aux : Ressources humaines Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services 6, chemin Broomhead, C.P. 757 Chapleau (Ontario) P0M 1K0 Tél. : 705 864-3061 Courriel : chapleauhr@sschs.ca Nous souhaitons remercier tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Cependant, nous communiquerons seulement avec les personnes convoquées en entrevue.

Nous respectons le caractère confidentiel de toutes les demandes que nous recevons.

Si vous avez besoin de mesures d'adaptation conformément au Code des droits de la personne ou à la Loi sur l'accessibilité pour les personnes handicapées de l'Ontario pour participer au processus de manière appropriée, nous vous demandons d'aviser le Service des ressources humaines This notice is available in English.

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Ontario Continues to Support Restaurants During COVID-19 Pandemic Province Helping to Offset Fixed Costs and Permitting Alcohol with Delivery and Takeout Food Orders fixed costs. I'm also calling on everyone in Ontario to rally around our small businesses by ordering takeout or delivery. Together, we can make a huge difference."

To provide relief for local restaurants and other businesses impacted by the new public health measures, Ontario announced $300 million to help offset fixed costs, including property taxes, hydro and natural gas bills.

The government is also supporting small business through its Main Street Recovery Plan by: ! Committing to permanently allow licensed restaurants and bars to include alcohol with food as part of a takeout or delivery order before the existing regulation expires; ! Permanently allowing 24/7 deliveries to restaurants; ! Supporting the distribution of local food and food products by increasing the range of products sold at the Ontario Food Terminal; ! Ending outdated and duplicative rules so businesses can focus on their work; ! Modernizing regulations to allow businesses to innovate and meet the challenges of today; ! Providing mental health supports to business owners and employees who are struggling; !

Providing $57 million with federal partners through the Digital Main Street program and creating new Digital Main Street squads to help small businesses grow online; and We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position: !

Launching a new portal to assist small businesses to quickly 1 TEMPORARY PART-TIME SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST – ADMISSIONS (MATERNITY LEAVE approx. end date Aug 2021) find the supports and information they need.

Qualifications: "Small businesses !

Successful completion of Grade 12 or equivalent account for 98 per cent of all ! Minimum of two years of related experience businesses across the province ! Advanced proficiency in Windows, Word and Excel required ! Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills and employ close to 2.4 million in dealing with the public in a courteous manner hardworking Ontarians. That's ! Advanced proficiency level in both oral and written English why their recovery, including and French required those in the food service sector, is ! Ability to demonstrate organizational skills and attention to so critical to Ontario's recovery," detail in a high volume work environment ! Knowledge of medical terminology is an asset said Minister Sarkaria. "During the good times, our restaurants Interested applicants may submit résumés to: have given us a place to gather as Human Resources Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services family and friends — to build 6 Broomhead Road, P.O. Box 757 memories. We must continue to Chapleau, Ontario P0M 1K0 show them what they mean to our Tel: (705) 864-3061 communities.

All Ontarians can Email: chapleauhr@sschs.ca support their local businesses by We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications received will be held strictly confidential. celebrating #TakeoutDay — today, tomorrow, and any day of Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with the Human Rights Code or the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to properly participate. the week."

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The Ontario government is encouraging everyone to support local restaurants and the food services industry during COVID-19. Last week, the province introduced additional targeted public health measures in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts to help slow the spread of the virus. Over the next 28 days, indoor food and drink service at restaurants, bars and other food and drink establishments in these regions will be prohibited, but they may continue to offer takeout, delivery and outdoor dining.

Today, Premier Doug Ford, Christine Elliot, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, were at Mamma Martino's Restaurant in Etobicoke to highlight government support for the industry.

"Families and entrepreneurs across Ontario have poured their hearts into local restaurants and diners. They've been there for us, from donating to charities to sponsoring little league sports," said Premier Ford. "To support them during these tough times, our government is making millions available to provide relief for

Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, the Ontario government took additional targeted public health measures in the Ottawa, Peel and Toronto public health unit regions.

These modified Stage 2 restrictions will be in effect for a minimum of 28 days and reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Ontario’s new Main Street Recovery Plan builds on more than $10 billion in urgent relief and support provided through Ontario’s Action Plan: Responding to COVID-19.

The Ontario government cut the small business Corporate Income Tax rate by 8.7%, starting on January 1, 2020. This delivers up to $1,500 in annual savings to Ontario’s small businesses.

In April 2020, Ontario partnered with the federal government to deliver the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) for small businesses, making more than $900 million available in urgent commercial rent relief for Ontario small businesses and their landlords.

On October 9, 2020, the federal government announced plans to replace the CECRA for small businesses, which ended on September 30, 2020, with a new rent subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS). CERS is expected to provide rent and mortgage support until June 2021 for qualifying small businesses and organizations affected by COVID-19.

Ontario is helping businesses overcome the unique challenges created by this pandemic with 50 temporary regulatory changes made to help them adapt. The government is looking at removing 400 additional roadblocks.

O n t a r i o ’s C O V I D - 1 9 E c o n o m i c Recovery Act is laying the foundation to restart jobs and development, strengthen communities, and create opportunity for people in every region of the province.

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Anyway, back to the story, I recall her telling Mom and me many, many times that she didn't need to listen to the weather on the radio. She said as the stiffness and pain increased and decreased in her knees and shoulders was a more accurate barometer for pending weather than any report from weather forecasters. Well, after nearly ten years of learning the ropes as an MPP, I too have developed my own way to “forecast� the political atmosphere, simply by monitoring the rise and fall in the number and type of phone calls, emails and letters that my office receives from constituents with comments and requests for assistance. Right now my office barometer tells me that clearly the public concern, confusion and frustration are on the upswing, right in sync with the government's response to the ups and downs of the pandemic case reports.

Think of Ontario as a ship for a moment and the premier captains the ship and the Good Ship Ontario is the largest vessel in Canada. Everyone knows that the larger the ship, the more planning and forecasting it takes to navigate the waters effectively and safely for everyone's benefit and enjoyment. Large vessels cannot afford to react to last moment situations. They don't exactly stop or turn on a dime. So the captain, his navigator, his engineer and all of the officers have to have a plan laid out well in advance and know where they are going. Not only do they have to know but the entire crew and passengers needs to know and be confident in the direction and route planned out. They also need to know the captain has his eye on the sky, anticipating variable conditions and communicating the path to all on board so that everyone can be prepared and make the sailing as smooth and safe as possible.

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CHAPLEAU EXPRESS, October 15, 2020 - Page 9 Andrea Horwath and the NDP know our whether the rules applied only to hot spots or the role is not to just rubber stamp whatever policies entire province. Also was the limit actually 10 and that the government proposes but rather to look at 25 or was the rule that no one that is not a fulltime things from alternative points of view and offer resident of the home could gather? And then what informed, positive suggestions on how to improve about restaurants and bars? things for the people of Ontario. New Democrats Earlier Ford promised that the are honouring our commitment to propose ideas, Government's highest priority is the safety of our not just oppose. children and that they would provide whatever Back in June everyone knew that, come funding that is necessary to ensure that returning to fall, Ontario would need to be well prepared to classrooms would be safe. Then when schools and make necessary adjustments to Education. Health boards said they don't have the funding they need to officials had learned valuable lessons such as one of open more classes and hire more teachers to keep the most effective weapons we have at our disposal numbers down, Ford refused the requests for to fight COVID-19 is social distancing. All funding until he figured out that their policy was not summer long, and even now, the NDP has proposed working. The Conservatives clearly believe saving hiring more teachers and taking steps to ensure a buck is a higher priority than saving a life. social distancing protocols are enforced. As well It doesn't have to be this way. we advised that the need to access high-speed All along, New Democrats have been broadband internet would greatly exceed its proposing innovative ideas including opening up capability, especially knowing that enforcing 2 existing empty or under used spaces in schools to metre social distancing in classrooms was not in create more classrooms and lower class sizes. We fact going to be possible. say that the government needs to hire many more Like I said, you can't turn a huge cruise ship teachers and education workers and custodians. We on a dime. Doug Ford set his priorities on saving a need to install or replace antiquated ventilation buck rather than saving lives. He and Minister systems. And for years we have said it is time to Leece sat on their hands and waited until the last bring 21st Century broadband service and technolmoment to react to conditions as they arose in the ogy to Northern Ontario. It's only now that the education sector. School boards and teachers were government is beginning to realize how devastating on the edge of their seats waiting for direction from their procrastination has been to Northerners. the Ministry right up to the eleventh hour.

Like thousands of people in AlgomaThe Government did not act to ensure bus Manitoulin, I say it is time to stop playing politics drivers and students would be safe to travel by bus with people's lives. That's why we are proud to be and insisted on normal capacity loads. They did not sharing the NDP's new Save Main Street plan. It is a act to ensure social distancing policies were positive proposal that will help get Ontario busiimplemented choosing instead to cram too many ness and our families back on their feet with money students into classes. The Government did not that they earn in their pockets rather than just ensure they funded or hired enough teachers to envelopes of bailout funding. It is a proposal that meet the demand for online classes. Even now will keep business open, paying rent, wages and across the entire province there are students who taxes that stay in our communities ensuring confihave not even had an online teacher assigned to dence and growth. them. And the Government did not act to ensure that My barometer tells me it's time for the families in rural and Northern communities have government and all politicians to step up and do access to adequate, affordable high-speed broad- everything they can to navigate this province into band service if they were fearful to send their healthy, safe and prosperous waters. children on crowded busses into crowded classes As always, please feel free to contact my without social distancing. office about these issues, or any other provincial My office barometer is making it loud and matters. You can reach my constituency office by clear that the people of Algoma-Manitoulin, just email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at like the rest of Ontario, are getting frustrated, weary 705-461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899. and leery of the direction Doug Ford is taking them in terms of COVID-19. People want their government to speak and lead with confidence, understanding, compassion and science based knowledge and planning. But when I look at the number and type of calls, emails and letters that my office is receiving, it is clear that the fluctuating policies, mixed messaging and poor communication emanating from the Ford Conservatives is leading to mounting confusion and frustration.

A prime example of ineffective and mixed messaging is the advice given by Premier Ford himself about celebrating Thanksgiving. The Province once again changed the maximum number of people gathering to 10 indoors and 25 outdoors. Then the premier said in the same media session that no one should be gathering for dinner that did not live under the same roof all the time. My office was flooded with calls for clarification on

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Last weeks solutions MOMENTS IN TIME On Oct. 26, 1984, at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California, Dr. Leonard Bailey performs the first baboon-to-human heart transplant, replacing a 14-day-old infant girl's defective heart. "Baby Fae" survived the operation, but died of heart failure after 20 days.

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CHADWIC HOME, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE. Offers shelter, emotional support, and information for women and their children who are in crisis situations. We have a Toll Free Crisis Line which is staffed 24 hours a day. We can arrange for free transportation to the Centre for women who live in the Algoma/Chapleau area. We also offer support to women who live in the communities of Chapleau, White River, Dubreuilville, and Hornepayne through our Outreach Program. Our Outreach Worker travels to those communities to meet with women who need emotional support as well as information about their rights and options. If you need to speak with the Outreach Worker when she is in your community, you can call the Centre at any time to set up an appointment. You do not need to be a resident of the Centre in order to use our services. If you need someone to talk to or if you just need someone to listen, call our Toll Free Crisis line at 1800-461-2242 or you can drop in at the Centre. We are here for you.

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