The CCFL was created by SEDI to build and develop financial literacy among low-income Canadians. It works with governments, businesses and communities to help people save and invest wisely. An upcoming event coordinated by the United Way on Youth and Financial Literacy on May 11, 2012.

]]> Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Financial literacy curriculum being incorporated into Gr 4 – 12.

]]> Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT $700 in grants will be invested in much-needed financial education initiatives.

]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT CBC Radio’s Matt Galloway speaks to Adam Fair, Managing Coordinator of the CCFL, on the topic of financial literacy and newcomers to Canada.

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT SEDI commends the Task Force on Financial Literacy for addressing the critical lack of financial literacy in Canada and for recommending a national strategy to help Canadians be more knowledgeable consumers, savers and investors.

]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT The successful organizations will receive a total of $1.7 million. The Fund is now accepting applications for its second round of grants. Applications should be submitted by January 31st, 2011.

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT In a poll conducted this summer by TD Waterhouse of women aged 45 to 64, 71 per cent said they don’t have a financial plan.

]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Newcomers looking for a better future for their families inevitably face a financial setback. Those who arrive with nothing have to start from scratch in a complex language and culture.

]]> Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Approximately 80% of Canadians don’t have any sort of comprehensive financial plan, according to the Financial Planning Standards Council.

]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT Having the money talk with your spouse isn’t always easy. Now imagine how much harder it would be if your partner is new to the country. This article provides information on where to find financial literacy materials in various languages.

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new working paper from the University of Pennsylvania’s Population Aging Research Center concludes that there is a measurable payoff to boosting financial know-how — a finding that governments and the financial services industry should not ignore.

]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT The economy has officially left the recession and the stats show all the jobs lost have now been recovered. But a closer look at Canada’s largest city shows troubling trends behind the numbers. More people are waiting for social housing. Welfare rates are the highest in more than a decade.

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The province is expanding the popular Manitoba Saves, Family Services and Consumer Affairs Minister Gord Mackintosh recently announced. The initiative provides financial training and support for low-income people.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT The document, entitled What We Heard, is a summary of the presentations, submissions and comments Canadians made to the Task Force during its public consultations in every Canadian province and territory, which wrapped up in May 2010.

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT The 4th Credit Education Week will take place from November 15 to November 19, 2010 and will focus on newcomers to Canada. Learn more about how community organizations can participate.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Group RESPs aren't for everyone. Experts say anyone looking to open an RESP should shop around for the education savings vehicle that best fits their personal circumstances.

]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Award winners will be celebrated at a gala dinner and fundraiser on November 3 in Toronto. Check out who the winner and runner-up for the Passion for Financial Literacy Award are.

]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT Study finds a disconnect between our beliefs and behaviours when it comes to retirement planning.

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