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Haliburton–Kawartha Lakes –Brock-NDP
Provincial Environment Critic Peter Tabuns Speaks Out at Public Meeting in Lindsay
LINDSAY, April 7, 2008 – Today the local NDP hosted a public meeting on the environment and the economy at Fleming College in Lindsay, featuring provincial NDP environment critic Peter Tabuns who outlined a plan to build a clean and healthy economy, based on energy efficiency and renewable resources.
“The planet is on the brink of crisis. Climate change and diminishing energy supplies are putting both our health and economy at risk,” said Mr. Tabuns. “Saying we have to chose between a strong economy and a healthy environment is not true. It’s a false choice. Don’t let them tell you it can’t be done.”
The meeting was held to gain public input and hear local residents’ ideas and perspectives on the environment. “The environment has been a priority for the NDP for years,” said local NDP President James Mulhern. “It is very important for people to be involved in our area because of the important links between the environment and farming, tourism and recreation. We are offering concrete ways forward to protect the environment and promote the economy and create jobs at the same time.”
Peter Tabuns is the Member of Provincial Parliament for the riding of Toronto–Danforth and a past deputy-mayor of Toronto. He has been speaking to communities across the province including in Kingston, Ottawa and Peterborough. Mr. Tabuns returned to Toronto after his talk Monday evening, but not before taking time to speak informally with local residents and Fleming College students.
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Contact:
James Mulhern, President
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock NDP
(705)324-7841
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Peter Tabuns, M.P.P.
(416)461-0223
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