FCM believes that a concerted effort by
the municipal world at best might result in a
negotiated agreement. At worst, federal ministers
would be more conscious in future about similar
policy decisions affecting municipalities taker
without consultation or negotiation. I ourg
municipal members to write to the Minister ~-
Communications and to seek the support of the
local Members of Parliament in this effort.

A sample letter is enclosed for your
Council's use. Also enclosed is a copy of a press
clipping from the London Free Press regarding this

subject.

We ask that a copy of your correspondence
to the federal government on this subject be sent
to the FCM Secretariat, to the attention of Massimo
Bergamini, Senior Policy Analyst.

Councillor Ray O'Neill
President