The Canadian National Newspaper: Toronto Votes 2006, Igor Toutchinski

IGOR TOUTCHINSKI: Toronto Councillor candidate, Ward #10

IMMEDIATELY ESTABLISH a proposal for the Provincial Government to restore a 24-hour Emergency Department at Branson Hospital. This is a crucial step for improving your personal health care directly in our community.

WORK WITH THE GOVERNMENT AT ALL LEVELS to insure that doctors arriving in Canada from other countries are able to work as soon as possible, thus making our medical system more efficient and significantly decreasing wait times.

TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT TO THE COMMUNITY OF WARD 10 an experimental government-supported program of natural public health improvement.

SOCIAL SECURITY

SPEED UP THE ALLOCATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING for low-income residents of government-subsidized buildings. This is a primary concern of seniors and single mothers in our community.

PUT FORTH A STRONG INITIATIVE TO FREEZE PROPERTY TAXES for at least three years. Increase control over the rental housing prices.

SAFETY SECURITY

REDUCING THE CRIME ON OUR STREETS by placing Canadian volunteer police assistants to patrol the streets. This is a significant step in providing a safe community for our children and our seniors.

PROTECT ADOLESCENTS from the corrupting influence of film and printed materials promoting violence and pornography. Institute strict measures of control over video stores and movie houses, which are providing access of R and XXX rated material to any individuals under the age of 18.

FAMILY SECURITY

LOBBY THE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES in favour of Canadians expecting the arrival of immediate family members from other countries. Unification of families is one of the most important humanitarian tasks before our society.

PROMOTE ENTHUSIASM OF CULTURAL LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. Organize a Multicultural Village Festival (a Bathurst Street celebration) in the summer of 2007.

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY

INTRODUCE TO THE TORONTO CITY COUNCIL draft legislation forbidding strikes by TTC and all other essential services. Our citizens need to rely on these services.

GET SERIOUS WITH THOSE RESPONSIBLE for the quality of the road repair in Toronto. Many accidents occur every year due to the poor construction of the roads.