The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has launched Investing Academy by GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca as part of Financial Literacy Month. Learn the basics about investing, managing your money, and planning for the future. The courses are available in English or French, and include learning activities,...

This free new course for newcomers consists of 4 short modules that should take 10-15 minutes each to complete. Each module includes short case studies, mini quizzes and other interactive elements. The topics for each module are: Essentials of credit in Canada  How to build your credit...

In 2014, the government of BC declared October RDSP Awareness Month to help raise awareness about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). The RDSP is the world’s first savings plan specifically designed for people with disabilities. Even with little to no personal contributions, there are...

A collaborative project with provinces to integrate economic, financial and enterprise education into the compulsory school curriculum. See the Building Futures in Manitoba, the Building Futures in Ontario and the new Building Futures in Alberta web sites for more information on these programs and...

Bridge to benefits: Implementing benefits access in social service has been created for organizations that are interested in starting, refining or expanding their work in access to benefits services. This includes benefits services such as helping to fill out applications, providing access to...

When the housing sector is efficient and well-functioning, the marketplace should be able to meet most people’s housing needs. Fortunately, Canada has one of the best housing systems in the world. As a result, almost 80% of Canadian households have their housing needs met through the marketplace,...

The banking industry has long recognized that it has a role to play strengthening the financial literacy skills of all Canadians. That’s why the CBA administers Your Money Seniors, a free, non-commercial seminar program developed in collaboration with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada...

ABC Life Literacy Canada has unveiled the newest workbook from its HSBC Family Literacy First program, supported by HSBC Bank Canada. The workbook, entitled “Chug-a Chug-a Choo Choose”, includes a story and four new activities that teach children how to compare costs and identify needs and...

Families Canada’s report Financial Empowerment for Women Living on Low Incomes: An Action Plan shares 20 calls to action for adapting financial literacy programming to better support women living on low incomes. To help fulfill some of the calls to action outlined in the report, they’ve just...

This resource produced by Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) provides a list of free legal information about paying rent, eviction procedures and much...

Managing money is challenging. In the current economic environment, it has become even more difficult. For people living on a low-income, managing the day-to-day expenses, let alone life changes or emergencies, can be overwhelming.   Prosper Canada has created an online course that you can share...

CPA Canada has a selection of money management worksheets you can use with your clients. Goal Setting Set SMART goals that are specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, time-framed. Financial Fitness Self-Assessment Determine how well you are currently managing your finances. Values...

CPA Canada developed the Financial Wellness Guide to help you understand money basics. Complete the online questionnaire to get straightforward tools and information, based on your financial situation, that will help you with your financial...

Brought to you from CPA Canada, this financial literacy podcast talks about key issues, trends and tips as they relate to financial education. Season 7 of the Mastering Money podcast takes a deep dive into debt and the way it affects Canadians. Season 6 of the Mastering Money podcast will help...

Teachers may incorporate two gamified financial literacy courses that are currently freely available into their lessons. Students can now access two age-appropriate courses designed to help boost students' financial knowledge and confidence at any stage of their financial journey. Course...

Women’s shelters are often the first point of contact for victim-survivors fleeing abusive relationships. Therefore, safety and shelter are logically at the forefront of staff members’ immediate concerns. Once the victim-survivor is in a place of safety, it is crucial to explore the patterns of...

Discover a new quiz site to help Canadians and Canadian small businesses protect against phishing scams.  The Canadian Bankers Association has created four quizzes for Canadians to learn more about cyber fraud and how to prevent becoming a victim.  Quiz #1: Phish, vish, smish Quiz #2: Social...

Test your knowledge on fraud prevention by answering these 11...

Managing your finances means finding the right balance. Inflation and higher interest rates signal that you may need to adjust your budget to find the right balance between daily spending and paying down debt. The right balance will depend on your financial situation and goals. This selection of...

Use this calculator by the Ontario Securities Commission to estimate your positive or negative monthly cash...

The Association of Canadian Pension Management (ACPM) launched its new Retirement Savings Course to empower Canadians wishing to learn the basics of retirement savings and to foster awareness of the importance of retirement income savings at any age. Course highlights: Self-paced learning on...

Use this calculator to see how changes to your spending habits can impact your budget and help you save more of your...

Are you considering investing in crypto assets, but aren’t sure whether it’s right for you, legal or just a scam? Test your crypto knowledge and learn how to spot the warning signs of fraud using OSC's...

Take this self-assessment quiz to figure out how your financial literacy skills and knowledge measure up compared to other...

Most people know a little about investing, but they need to know more to be able to manage their investments to meet their goals. Try this quiz by the FCAC to see if your knowledge is basic or more...