The Ottawa Journal from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Page 48

48 Friday, May 13 1977 OttMWM Joarn Ontario election Smith would put into law French rights TORONTO (CP) A Liberal government would legislate French-language rights in Ontario, Liberal leader Stuart Smith said In an Interview Thursday. The Liberal leader said the way to give French official status in Ontario is through legislation. But Smith, the only one of the three provincial party leaders who is bilingual, said he will not press the issue hard during the election campaign. He said some persons in Ontario might confuse the Saturday Come shop for value tonight, VY If tomorrow from 9:30 to 5:30 'iW Jisnm issue of French-language rights in the province and the vital matter of national unity. "Perhaps they shouldn't, but I believe they would," he said.

Pressing the issue too strongly during the election campaign might turn the national unity question into a partisan political matter something all three leaders have said they want to avoid' because it is far too impor tant to Canada's future to be used in this way. "I'm not prepared to make it a partisan issue." STUART SMITH won't press issue Save on many kinds of baby carriers 21.99 Reg. 25.00 New Tot-C-Roller New construction makes this a more stable fold-up stroller. Sturdy but lightweight with heavy vinyl cover. 79.99 Reg.

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"Many of our forests now have disappeared. If I were the government, I would be ashamed of the inadequate measures taken in this respect." Lewis tries to calm fears of industry TORONTO CP) Opposition Leader Stephen Lewis said Thursday an NDP government would not nationalize industries or services on a large scale and would not attack corporations unfairly. In a wide-ranging discussion on a television show moderated by Dr. Morton Shulman, the outspoken 32.99 Dorel Trav-L-Guard car seat Features sit or snooze positions, a five point harness and a patterned pad. Government approved.

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