TheReview Wednesday, June 27, 1990 =A, Continued from Page A8 aircraft which appeared in a recent edition of your paper was factually incorrect and deserves a response (Gran flying high on government aircraft, The Review, June 20). Mr. Beyer claims I have abused the use of government aircraft for which I am the minister responsi- ble, in travelling to and from my - constituency. This is a false accusation which I take very seriously. The guidelines under which the government aircraft are used and have always been used state: “Air Services Branch may make arrangements for special flights upon request from a minister.” Like all my colleagues I use a combination of commercial air- lines, the ferry and goverment air services, in conducting the busi- ness of government. When government planes are not in use as air ambulances they are used to transport officials of government to and from the capital on regularly scheduled flights and on special flights which are arranged according to the guide- lines which I have made public. No one in British Columbia has ever been denied air ambulance service because the aircraft were being used by cabinet ministers or officials of government. Mr. Beyer claims I have used the aircraft to commute between my constituency and Victoria and that I have diverted the planes from Boundary Bay to Abbotsford, at an added cost of $1,000 per flight. First the latter point. He tells his readers the $1,000 cost may be exaggerated. Why then does he use it? He doesn’t explain where he got the figure or why he hasn’t tried to obtain a figure in which he could have more confidence. We obtained an independent estimate that puts the cost closer to $121. Why would he not, in fair- ness, include the estimate we have provided? Your readers should be highly suspicious of a journalist who would use a figure he admits may be inaccurate in order to make a point. Cabinet ministers are ordinary people who have been chosen to perform extraordinary jobs. As anyone who has ever served in this capacity knows, the demands on one’s time and indeed on that of one’s family are phenomenal. A government air service makes it possible for cabinet ministers to meet the expectations of the pub- lic. Without such a service, minis- ters could meet fewer people, make fewer appearances at com- munity events, and give much reduced service to people in outly- ing regions, the very people Mr. Beyer’s syndicated column is meant to reach. Carol Gran Minister of Government Management Services Now all cultures can gei distinction Editor: The Meech Lake Accord’s demise signals the rebirth of mul- ticulturalism in Canada. The Accord’s architect, Prime Minister Mulroney, served his apprentice- ship under Diefenbaker and Stan- field. Mulroney’s response to the now discredited policy of biculturalism was to promote French-English cultural and political dominance. Mulroney’s dice game has come up snake eyes. Canada has a cornucopia of cultures. Our constitution should serve the best interest of people with differing culture, language and henitage. Our society should adjust and accommodate with our new citi- zens. Immigrants with new skills and experiences can be an asset and a strength. The world econ- omy requires ever greater division of labor. We need immigrants to compete effectively on the world’s Stage. Section 2 of the Accord could have watered down the “preserva- tion and enhancement of the mul- ticultural heritage of Canadians” as provided in our Charter of “Luxury fo ina nani ne a unique blend of 75 adult orientated carriage homes nestled throughout 75 acres of manicured and prestine parkland. OPEN DAILY 10-5 1255 Wain Road, ey 655-301 Over 75* 3 Sold 3 Choice Locations! 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Too often relegated to the back pages of history, and forgotten by many, the war in Korea was a severe test for a fledgling United Nations; and was Canada’s last foreign war. Had not Canada and 15 other UN members responded in June, 1950 as they did, and hit hard at the heart of a Communist advance, the world today may well have a different hue. 5 = your home =f || Walter pass this test? Take a few moments now to inspect your home for prob- lems caused by water. It will Save you time and money. Yes No Rusty-Red stains on sinks, lavatories, etc... OJ Blue-Green stains on sinks, lavatories, ete... J Soap curd ring on bathtubs, showers.... LJ Clogged faucet ARDMORS. . 2255505005 O Soaps lose suds ~ quickly Chrome fittings etched or being eaten away .. Rusty stains on clothing, linens, etc. .. O Excessive spotting of dishes and silverware . Black stains on SINAMWAVE.. 55 5555-5 | Tastes and/or odors in drinking water ....... 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Canada can add the name of Kapyong to the list of well known and quickly recognized battles It is not too extreme to say the action by the United Nations stopped the spread of The Red Scourge in the Far East at a time when Communism’s terrible ten- tacles were reaching out and grab- bing all in its path, east and west. During the three years of the bloody war, 27,000 Canadians proudly served in Korea acquitting themselves with honor and dis- tinction. Sadly, 516 young Canadi- ans failed to return having fallen in action either on the hills of Korea, or at sea, or succumbed later as a result of enemy action. Three Canadians remain listed as missing in action (MIA), while another 1,200 carry the wounds of _ Continued on Page A14 = war. : It is estimated more than four McKIMM & LOTT BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARIES NICHOLAS W. LOTT CHRISTOPHER S. LOTT @ R.G. WITT LAPPER D. MAYLAND MCKIMM TIMOTHY F. LOTT GRANT S. WARRINGTON GEORGE F. 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