Identity theft is quite prevalent. Somebody may have managed to obtain an important piece of personal information such as a password, your date of birth, your credit card number, your phone number or your SIN. This resource by the Authorité des marchés financiers provides a few tips to help you...

The affordable housing crisis in Canada creates many challenges for millions of people trying to find a place to live that they can afford. For many marginalized renters, discrimination presents additional barriers making it even harder for them to find a home.  To better understand these...

This article analyses results from the Canadian Housing Survey, 2022 , using new variables on homelessness and factors contributing to regaining and maintaining housing. The paper provides a descriptive overview of different types of homelessness experiences in Canada, highlighting select...

This infographic highlights key findings on accessibility barriers among employed persons aged 15 to 64 with disabilities or long-term conditions. The population covered by the Survey Series on Accessibility - Experiences with Accessibility and Employment (SSA-EAE) comprised those who participated...

From 2019 to 2022, among Indigenous people aged 18 years and older, 54.3% of Inuit reported having a regular healthcare provider, along with 81.4% of First Nations people living off reserve and 84.5% of Métis. This is compared with 85.7% of the non-Indigenous adult population. Released...

Tables for 14 indicators in Canada's Quality of Life Framework have been updated to include Canadian Social Survey data collected from October to December 2024 (fourth quarter of 2024). These indicators include life satisfaction, sense of meaning and purpose, future outlook, loneliness,...

Investing can be a great way to grow your wealth, but it’s important to understand the tax implications that come with it. In Canada, the taxation of investment income varies depending on the type of investment and the account in which it is held. Access this resource by the Canadian Investment...

No matter where you are in your financial journey—whether you’re beginning your career, saving for your children’s education, planning for retirement, or setting up a legacy for your loved ones—working with a qualified Financial Planner to create a financial plan can significantly help in...

This glossary of investing terms put together by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) may be useful for new and seasoned investors...

For 20 years the Asset Funders Network has provided a forum for grant makers and financial institutions to connect, collaborate, and collectively invest in helping more people achieve economic security.  This report reflects their work over the past year celebrating their innovative research,...

Self-directed investors, or do-it-yourself (DIY) investors, decide which investments they want to buy and sell, and when. They direct their investment strategy themselves. Learn more about DIY investing by accessing this...

The policy brief, Provincial spending on housing and homelessness in Ontario, presents a stark reality: homelessness in Ontario is worsening, with chronic homelessness nearly doubling in just two years. The policy brief finds that:  Homelessness is worsening: Over 81,000 Ontarians experienced...

A poverty reduction strategy lays a foundation to build a community of best practices; it identifies gaps and leverages local knowledge. This case study unpacks the conditions that have led to the success of Niagara Region’s Poverty Reduction Strategy – specifically around its community...

The CRA has put together a website for what Indigenous Peoples should know about the tax return they send to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), and how that return can result in various benefit payments. This includes information on tax exemption and who is eligible.  There is also information on...

The CRA has launched taxology podcasts. These weekly informal sessions address different topics whether you’re starting your first job, doing your first return, or need a refresher on the basics. CRA hosts talk to experts to share tips and answer top questions to help listeners understand the...

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made it easier to create convincing scams. From AI-generated phishing scams to voice cloning, the tricks are evolving, but you can still protect yourself. Access this resource to recognize the signs of a scam and stay...

In 2020, racialized individuals were less likely than non-racialized individuals to have income from multiple sources after the age of 65. Among all racialized individuals aged 65 and over, Japanese individuals were most likely to have private retirement income (74%) and investment income...

Canada is facing housing affordability challenges. In 2021, one in five households (20.9%) lived in unaffordable housing, defined as spending 30% or more of household total income on shelter costs (Statistics Canada, 2022c). Some estimates have projected a need for an additional 3.5 million housing...

The COVID-19 pandemic and post-pandemic recovery were “feast and famine” for the budgets of low-income families and individuals across Canada. Because of the income support programs put in place to help Canadians affected by workplace shutdowns, the poverty rate fell to 6.4% in 2020, down by...

In 2019, Canada’s National Housing Strategy Act recognized housing as a human right. This report highlights the progress, partnerships, and collective actions that have driven the right to housing movement forward, with a particular focus on key milestones and achievements in...

In 2024, close to half of First Nations people living off reserve (45%) and Métis (44%), and more than half of Inuit (54%) (all aged 15 years and older) reported that it was "difficult" or "very difficult" in the 12 months preceding the survey to meet their financial needs in terms of...

This 90-minute webinar is provided on a quarterly basis and is designed to provide frontline practitioners with foundational knowledge and skills to support Canadians who are living on a low income to access benefits. Participants learn the importance of access to benefits for individuals and...

The Government of Canada has created a digital toolkit for Black History Month 2025.  Click on "Access this resource" to download a Black History month poster, a virtual background for video...

  Money Smarts: My Financial Journey is an engaging board game designed for Indigenous youth aged 12 and older. The game introduces players to essential financial literacy concepts through realistic scenarios, encouraging them to develop practical skills for managing their own financial...

This research from early 2024 focuses on the perspectives of consumers as related to the individuals providing them with financial planning and/or financial advisory services. The research consisted of a survey of over 1,000 Ontario consumers, and two focus group discussions to supplement the...