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Compromise driving Lincoln: mayor By Tristan Marks NewsNow Valentine’s Day morning’s weather was no match for the warm atmosphere of gratitude and appreciation at the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast with Politicians at the Ramada Jordan Beacon Harbourside. Political leaders from all four levels of government in Lincoln spoke about the issues and priorities they are tackling.
Niagara West MP Dean Allison, Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff, Lincoln Reg. Coun. Rob Foster, and Mayor Sandra Easton filled out the lineup. While discussing items specific to their level of government, each echoed the same themes of collaboration and unity across all government to better serve the people of Lincoln. After some kind words for the Lincoln Chamber - as a former pres-
ident - and other guests present, Allison launched into commenting on issues facing Canada’s economy on the horizon from his perspective as Critic of International Trade. Allison spoke about international hazards threatening trade such as the Coronavirus epidemic, but also domestic “issues of unity” exemplified by the proposed Teck Frontier mine in Alberta. “These things could have a major impact on us,” said Allison.
Allison also highlighted some successes Canada has achieved in the arena of international trade, such as progressing towards ratifying the successor to NAFTA in Canada. He announced that it passed its first reading in the House of Commons last week. The MP also addressed local issues during his talk noting he heard many of his constituents come to him with complaints about cannabis See POLITICS, Page 3