Ti S K “Box 818 8 Terrace, B B. C. v8G ART Authorized by the Official Agent for lona Campagnolo, May 1979 | JOBS ARE THE TOP PRIORITY Federal Election Y the federal election of May 22nd will be The! first election held under the strict new Election Act introduced . by the Liberal government to limit . campaign coats; it is also the first federal election ever to be held in the month of May. And because of the Victoria Day long weekend, Election Day will fall on Tuesday imstead of the. traditional “ Monday. IONA FAVOURED Most observers in Skeena predict the re-election of incumbent Liberal M.P. ona Campagnolo who, after an upset | we in 1974 bas established a strong in Ottawa. as dedicated and tireless constituency representative as well as an outspoken advocate of the special needs of northern Canadians. Campagnolo, who will be facing four nents on election day, is quietly oufident about her chances for re | “Skeena has .a history of MPs with a record of hard enuine concern for the Individual ‘constituents, election, work and problems of ‘during: this campaign — sup, nd No two elections are ever the same but: | Since 1974 I have worked flat-out to 22 -provide that kind of service to this riding. The people I have talked with porters from all partie — tell me that thls work ig recognized .“Thave had many people say that they ‘Appreciate the value of having someone ‘from their own riding representing them on the govenment side of the House — ‘particularly in the Cabinet.’’ ADDITIONAL STRENGTH Skeena isa vast riding, exte Hartley Bay in the southwest to Casslar in the northeast. Effective represen- | tation requires a great deal of physical stamina, as well as dedication fo the task of helping people. ICE, Jobs in Skeena through responsible development. This is clearly the number one Issue in the May 22nd federal election, establishing businesses here ini” ‘the north. If local le take .full:ad- — vantage of them, they will help us - ereate a more stable, cally outro - economic base.’ Incumbent MP Jona Campagnolo has outlined plans to continue the riding’s economic growih, but warns - that development must he responsible and controlled. “We need fobs in Skeena - but aot jobs at any cost’, said Campagnolo, “We who have grown up here are all too familiar with the old style ‘rip and run’ developers, and the Soclal disruption and instability they Jeave ’ “My goal hasbeen ts create an en- vironment for responsible. and sustained economic growth. Govern- ' ment's job is to provide the tools which will allow the private sector to create employment”, said Campagnolo. “My goal has been responsible and sustained economic growth. We need jobs in Skeena, but not Jobs at any cost.” Since 1974 our fishing and industries havé benefitted from policies aimed. at increasing and diversifying their operations; and rail, port, and highway Upgrading’ has given. the transportation system we have needed for so long. Im] it as these other actions have Campagnolo says the moat. important initiative has been designation. of. northern. B.C. for assistance from the Department of Regional Economic Expansion “Getting the DREE os gee into our area was one ‘Behievaments at the cabinet aa mpagnolo. - ‘equalizer’ from . Campagnolo has proven since 1974 that. “i te val to such a Loni She has also e streng being a erner in the federal cabinet, It's a Ci ion which makes her an ef- ve , cam er and an excellent ar.of Par’ It thet the ‘'S “Skeena’’ will still be s May and. out after ment, It also makes | Volce for. ’ achievement for the: ‘£ have actively encouraged com "establish in Kitimat, and feel " good possibilities for several projects, Ancluding ~ facilities. It is the jobs...long - therners...that really count. ” or’. cabinet ding was the government's decision to oppose ‘the Kitimat oil pipeline proposal”, con-' tinued Jona. “After many months .of “My ~ “other m _ research I concluded. that the few . benefits - about 90° permanent Jobs In In Kitimat - could not outweigh :the ‘potential disaster posed to our fishing industry by supertanker traffic.'* After a similar conclusion was reached by the federally-funded ‘Thompson Inquiry’, the government stated in February ‘1978 iE would: not allow the Kitimat proposal to go ahead. “I want to .see development in Kitimat’, said Campagnolo. “It only makes sense for all our communities to have diversified economic bases. I. ies to ere are the manufacture — of aluminum automobile engines and power train housing, methane Con- version, and the export of ‘guid natural gas.’” : "The value of development is not the dollars invested: or “The value of development is not the dollars invested or the fancy new long term, stable “nor-" employment © for “HARD WORK AND GENUINE CONCERN” __ ” 9 Baba NE CLE REPT EY RCTS Te PRA A STE TE tee we