The Conservative Party of Canada's Task Force on Safe Streets and
Healthy Communities will hold a Town Hall meeting on Nov. 2 from 7-9
pm at the Lithuanian Hall at 1573 Bloor Street West. The meeting is
the latest stop on a cross-Canada tour. Chaired by MPP and federal
candidate for Whitby, Jim Flaherty, the task force's goal is to gain
a better understanding of the emerging crime issues facing our nation
and to provide meaningful solutions.

Parkdale High Park Conservative Party candidate Jurij Klufas will be
participating in the session, as will six other local
candidates. "The increase in gun violence in the city of Toronto has
residents concerned and frustrated" said Klufas. "This task force is
intended to hear from the public and local community leaders about
what can and should be done."

Presenters will speak on sentencing, policy and community responses,
and drug links to gun crime. Invitees include school officials,
front line law enforcement officers and community workers.