Tory says no talks mean no settlement, calls on premier for some 
   leadership

    TORONTO, March 12 /CNW/ - Progressive Conservative Party Leader John Tory
today called for both sides in the ongoing college strike to show some
leadership and get back to the negotiating table, and for Dalton McGuinty to
help make that happen.

    "This strike is affecting thousands of Ontario students and families,"
said Tory. "A situation like this needs real leadership from Ontario's    
premier - something we're not seeing much of. Dalton McGuinty should be doing
what he can to get both sides back to the negotiating table in the interests
of students and the people whose jobs depend on college system."

    Tory called on Dalton McGuinty to act after a week where the McGuinty
Liberals have done little to get the two sides back to the table working out a
deal. "The only real action the McGuinty Liberals took this week was to
insensitively announce a tuition hike at a time when students are wondering if
they are going to finish their school year," said Tory.

    "Too many students have too much at stake for the two sides in this
strike not to be talking," said Tory. "Dalton McGuinty should invite the two
sides into his office and ask them to resume negotiations. They can't
negotiate a settlement if they're not talking."