Sarnia-Lambton delegation including Chamber of Commerce and Economic Partnership hold meetings at Queen's Park. March 10, 2015 (Photo courtesy of S-L Chamber of Commerce)Sarnia-Lambton delegation including Chamber of Commerce and Economic Partnership hold meetings at Queen's Park. March 10, 2015 (Photo courtesy of S-L Chamber of Commerce)
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Local Issues Under Discussion At Queen's Park

A delegation from the Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Partnership was meeting with provincial government officials at Queen's Park Tuesday.

Chamber President Rory Ring says it's a follow-up meeting from 2012.

They'll be talking about a number of issues including the possibility of an oversized transportation corridor, a possible heavy oil upgrader, support for the labour market, and better internet access in the county.

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Ring says he'd like to see industry be allowed to buy surplus power at reduced rates so that Ontario companies can regain their competitive advantage.

Since 2003, Ontario has experienced a 13 per cent increase in power generation while demand has declined 10 per cent.

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