Dave Sloan, the New Democrat, has been getting a good reception at the door from all parties, many inviting him inside and slapping a hot chocolate or coffee into his numb fingers as they discuss the issues. Shelda Hutton, who's on her second run through the community, believes she's becoming acclimatized to the extreme cold. Fact is, Phelps agrees with her. And both politicians are right. It's election hijinks, and an interesting example of making the figures dance.
Voters have to decide whether they prefer the socialist jig, or a conservative polka.
Phelps sees the cheque as too big, a lure for Ontario's poor and a disincentive to work, and wants it cut. Commodore wants to preserve it. It would have been less deceptive, and might have provoked an honest debate about the need for welfare in this society. The success of United Way's first Yukon campaign reflects the generosity of residents and the hard work of volunteers, says president Ron Veale. Employees from local workplaces pledged paycheque donations.