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OPINION November 24, 2022 | = EFFORTS TAKEN 10 fa 1 2 EASE CANADIANS FINANCIAL BURDEN, & WRITES ANITA § ANAND Earlier this month, our government tabled C: da’s 2022 Fall Economic Statement, which contin rk to make life affordable Id an economy works for: all Canadians. We new in- vestments i in Canadians by interest on student an: pre enti plan to help people buy their first home and con- tinuing to attract invest- mentin our clean economy and create good jobs. We are also delivering [othits ANITA ANAND Column much-needed relief for those who need it most this year by doubling the GST tax credit, providing dental care for kids under 12 and helping people pay their rent with targeted support payments. To make our economy “While there is global uncertainty, Canada's economy is resilient and well-positioned to weather any storm.” our newly proposed invest- ments in our critical min- eral supply chain, ground- breaking new tax credits for clean technology and the Canada prowth Fund. Canada will be leading producer “fe ‘lee: tric vehicles. ‘Additionally, to help the small businesses at the heart of our economy and more Wwe are ensuring that Canada is po- sitioned to lead the clean economy in the decades to “Oakville is going to be at the heart of this: we've al- ready invested $295M at the Ford Assembly and with will lower their costs and make substantially i transaction fees. The 2022 Fall Economic Statement announces that we are entering negotia- tions with payment card networks, financial institu- tions, acquirers, payment rocessors and businesses to lower credit card trans action fees to get this done. Our plan is Mice and yielding results. the Canadian. economy yhad the strongest economic growth in the G7. As well, we continue to enjoy a tri- ple-A credit rating and the lowest net debt — and def- icit-to-GDP ratios in the G7. Wearealso continuing to Ukraine as it de- fends its territory from Rus- sia's illegal invasion. At the November 16 meeting of the MAKING LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE le Defense Contact le cameras ani On November: 14, we an- nounced that Canada has allocated $500 million for additional military aid for Ukraine — bringing our to- tal commitment of military aid for Ukraine to over one billion dollars since this February. Canadian Armed Forces are training new Ukraini- an recruits in the United Kingdom — and recently wealso confirmed that this ini will continue through the end of 2023. While there is global un- certainty, Canada's econo- my is resilient and well-po- sitioned to weather any storm. We will continue to be fiscally prudent while economy that works for all Canadians. ie same time, we will continue to play a lead- ing role in the NATO alli- ance and be there for our friends, allies and partners. around the world. You can read the 2022 Fall Economic Statement ‘all Economic State- ment 2022 (budget.ge.ca). Anita Anand is the MP for Oakville and the Min- ister of National Defence. She can be reached at an- ita.anand@parl.gc.ca. OUROPINIONS SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT INSIDEHALTON.COM DIRECTORY, like to advertise your pla jo) CRY Meer bi Ms abCodet:Meuttele(suCaictuss(aeceletetebeel eel e of worship in this Virtual Worship Services on Zoom: Zoom ID : 867 6764 2331 akville Pentecostal Apostolic Centre PW: worship for the first Sunday of Advent! OAKVILLE Saturdays 10 AM - 1:00 PM PI for Family Friendh PENTECOSTAL ‘Wednesdays 7:00 PM “a APOSTOLIC CENTRE ‘Thursdays 6:30 PM Christmas Eve at 7pm! ec Pastoral Services Available for Community It’s your choice: st Cake, ON In-person worship resumes July Sth, 2022. WORSHIP LIVE AT 10AMt inday Sel AsotJuyy 9%, 2002-- choose be i masks are now optional 12:30 - 3PM Worship Service NoMa aetea OR VIEW ON-LINE SERVICE Sunday Evening: and vitual zoom services. ON YoutuBe LATER 7:30-9PM (Via Zoom Virtual Platform) Services may be accessed virtually and in person. fick on “Covid-19 Safety Protocols gler enabbeyunitedohurok.cown “We Press On” Strictly followed.” To rotelp your Church minister to so many, lease send : ‘Tel: 289-830-6717 Tel: 416-892-8123 ke Biven (Senior Pesice) donations @glenabbeyunitedechureh.com Fax: 1-866-281-5983 Pastor Carl Cunningham (Associate Pastor) Thank you and God Bless you! Bishop M. Brissett Pastor Dean Lashington (Lead Elder) ‘Twitter: @Oakvillesda Email: mjbrisse@yahoo.ca JESUS IS LORD Email: oakvillechurchsda@gmail.com [fq insidehalton.com