Here we go again!  The Americans two weeks ago introduced the American Jobs Act.  If this passes, Canadian manufacturers will once again feel the squeeze of the Buy American rules.  Have the Americans not learned from their “Buy American” from a few years ago?  Protectionism was one of the leading causes of the “Great Depression”.  Trade barriers hurt both countries.

It is exasperating that Canada may be back in the same position it was in 2009.  Led by Halton Hills, municipalities from across Canada took a stand and said enough of Americans shutting out Canadian companies from bidding on these infrastructure projects.  Meanwhile US companies were allowed to bid on Canadian infrastructure projects.  We have local jobs to protect.  Last time around the Federal Government was very reluctant to get involved.  This time around, Minister Fast was quick to criticize the new American Jobs Act.  The Federation of Canadian Municipalities will be keeping a close eye on these latest developments.

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If you haven’t voted already, please be sure to vote in the Provincial election on October 6th.

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The first annual Mayor’s Masquerade Ball, benefiting the Georgetown Hospital is fast approaching!  Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased by calling my office.  Your ticket includes:  a Casino, Entertainment by Monty Greig, Magician Kyle Livingstone, a midnight buffet and great raffle prizes!  Tickets are almost sold out to this one of a kind event.

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When will the demolition of the old Georgetown water tower take place?  It should be the early summer of 2012.  The old water tower currently supports the existing Regional Police Radio System.  The actual timing of the demolition is being coordinated with the installation of the new Police Trunk Radio System.  The old tower cannot come down until the new radio system is installed.  The police are hoping this will be in place in the second quarter of 2012.

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Congratulations to all of the volunteers who organized both the Georgetown and Acton Fall Fairs.

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Congratulations to:

•    Ontario Early Years Centres on their grand re-opening
•    Wastewise on their 20th anniversary
•    Nicholson Network Services Inc on their grand opening
•    Cogeco Cable on their grand opening
•    A Home Inspired Main Street, Georgetown - grand opening


Keeping it real! I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or you can read my blog at
www.rickbonnette.blogspot.com

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