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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, N ov em be r 11 ,2 02 1 | 8 ABOUT US This newspaper, published every Thursday, is a division of the Metroland Media Group Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. The Metroland family of newspapers is comprised of more than 70 community publications across Ontario. This newspaper is a member of the National NewsMedia Council. Complainants are urged to bring their concerns to the attention of the newspaper and, if not satisfied, write The National NewsMedia Council, Suite 200, 890 Yonge St., Toronto, ON M4W 2H2. 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Published letters will appear in print and/or online at insidehalton.com OPINION TO LEARN HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR OWN CONTENT VISIT INSIDEHALTON.COM On November 11, annual Remembrance Day events are held to honour the brave men and women who have served or continue to serve our country. The bravery and sacri- fice of Canadian Armed Forces members allow all of us to enjoy the freedoms we have, and rightly value. Canadian service mem- bers have been instrumen- tal in conflicts that shaped the world and are a bastion of freedom in peacekeep- ing missions. Over 600,000 Canadians enlisted and fought in piv- otal battles in the First World War, such as Ypres, Vimy Ridge and Passchen- daele. At the onset of the Second World War, Canada joined its allies and played a major role in liberating France by storming Juno Beach and subsequently the Netherlands. The Canadian Armed Forces have been deployed in conflicts and missions in the Middle East, Africa and beyond to maintain peace and human rights and restore the rule of law. Since 2018, the provin- cial government has been introducing initiatives to give back and honour the heroes who have served our nation. To help transition veter- ans to new careers, Onta- rio has not only made reg- ulatory changes but pro- vided investments. For instance, the gov- ernment removed employ- ment restrictions within the Ontario Public Service, enabling veterans to apply to previously unavailable jobs. Further, the Ontario government provided $500,000 to retrain and pro- vide veterans with skills for careers in IT and the technology sector. Recently, the Ontario government increased the investment into the Sol- diers' Aid Commission and expanded the eligibility for financial support. Making this change ensures veter- ans of all ages and their families are eligible to re- ceive financial support for health-related items. Additionally, poppies are a symbol to show that we remember the courage of past and present service members. The right of a worker to wear a poppy in the workplace as a symbol of respect is enshrined in legislation introduced by the Ontario government. We owe the Canadian Armed Forces a debt. The men and women in uni- form have made tremen- dous sacrifices that will not be forgotten. Stephen Crawford is the MPP for Oakville. He can be reached at ste- phen.crawford- co@pc.ola.org. WE MUST NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICE REMEMBRANCE DAY A TIME TO REFLECT AND BE GRATEFUL, WRITES STEPHEN CRAWFORD Two foxes pay an early-morning visit to the field near Garth Webb Secondary School. Do you have a great local photo you'd like to share? Send it to sleblanc@metroland.com, along with a brief description. Li Zhao photo SNAPSHOT Inflation is a hot topic these days. People are concerned about the increased cost of groceries and higher price of gasoline. There is always the risk that when home- owners renegotiate their mortgage, interest rates will be higher. Inflation decreases the purchasing power of your money. The impact can be devastating. If you are planning to have a financially secure retirement, there is a real risk that the purchasing power of your money will be greatly diminished. As an example, let's con- sider how much people earned years ago to how much things cost today. Many baby boomers started their career at an annual salary that in to- day's value of a dollar would account for about a one-month cost in a retire- ment home. The longer from now that your money is needed -- for example, retirement -- the more the decline of purchasing power of a dol- lar is a risk. Our recommendation is to estimate the cost of items in the year of your antici- pated purchase. Ask your financial adviser to review your potential living costs over the anticipated length of your life, an analysis that includes an annual ad- justment for inflation. Use that information to help design your savings plan and investment port- folio based on your long- term needs. Inflation is a significant risk that needs your focus. Peter Watson is regis- tered with Aligned Capital Partners Inc. (ACPI) to provide investment advice. Investment products are provided by ACPI. ACPI is a member of the Invest- ment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. The opinions expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of ACPI. Watson provides wealth management services through Watson Invest- ments. He can be reached at www.watsoninvestment- s.com. INFLATION OVER TIME A REAL RISK RISING PRICES WILL TAKE A TOLL, WRITES PETER WATSON PETER WATSON Column STEPHEN CRAWFORD Column