This collection of financial empowerment tools and resources is intended to support both Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations working to help Indigenous Peoples navigate the receipt of a lump sum payment.  It was created as part of the Expanding investor education and protection for...

Almost all participants (Canadians and community-based organisations (CBOs)) voiced support for the idea of automatic enrolment because it would improve access to the benefit by streamlining the enrolment process for all eligible recipients. As eligible youth are from families experiencing low...

When fraudsters invest time to get as much of your money as possible it’s called “pig butchering”. Just as a farm animal is fattened up before being sold to market, pig butchering scammers take a long-haul approach to get what they want from victims. Find out more about these scams and how...

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...

Interpreting the data: Key takeaways from Welfare in Canada, 2023. For nearly 40 years, the annual Welfare in Canada series and its predecessors have documented the depth of poverty that persists for people receiving social assistance. The 2023 edition builds on this work to provide a...

Financial abuse is the most common form of abuse of older adults.  As professionals, caregivers, family members and older adults, we all need to understand the impact of financial exploitation and recognize the signs so we can help protect ourselves and those we work with and care for.   This...

FCAC and Statistics Canada collaborated on fact sheets examining trends in digital banking at the national, provincial and territorial level. This work aims to further financial inclusion by helping identify which groups are most likely to face barriers. It also supports the National Financial...

On August 5, 2024, FCAC relaunched its national, multi-media advertising campaign titled “Housing Costs on Your Mind?”. The campaign promotes FCAC’s tools and resources related to renting, buying a home and owning a home with a mortgage. The campaign runs until...

This toolkit provides: An overview of some solutions that shelter providers can implement to improve their service delivery and processes in a way that upholds the rights and dignity of shelter residents.  Helpful resources to support shelter providers, advocates and lived experts in...

This guide by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization covers these topics: What are crypto assets? Blockchain technology Cryptocurrencies or crypto assets? Buying and selling crypto assets Alberta securities law for crypto assets and crypto asset trading platforms Holding your...

Accessing online and mobile financial and investment services has become a standard for many Canadians. Cybercriminals from around the globe seek to take advantage of this trend while staying largely anonymous. Even the most savvy and experienced investors must be vigilant to safeguard their...

When fraudsters invest time to get as much of your money as possible it’s called “pig butchering”. Just as a farm animal is fattened up before being sold to market, pig butchering scammers take a long-haul approach to get what they want from victims. Find out more about these scams and how...

Burnout can happen for many reasons, including being overworked. Dealing with stress can cause problems for your physical and mental health, and your finances. If you’re over-spending or making spontaneous decisions about money to cope with stress, you might be putting your long-term financial...

Following the crowd can help you simplify complex decisions like investing. But you could lose money by investing in something just because everyone else is. Find out how to avoid herd behaviour by watching this video from the Ontario Securities...

The Money Guidance Competency Framework sets out the core competencies needed to provide a safe, quality service for customers. It is designed for anyone who provides any type of money guidance whatever their sector or job role. The competency framework for Money Guiders sets out the skills,...

Have you ever wondered why people behave in certain ways, and how you can encourage positive outcomes? Behavioural insights is one tool that can support you to meet people where they are at. United Way partnered with the Behavioural Insights team of Canada to develop a course for the social sector,...

Savings are one of the strongest predictors of household financial resilience and well-being, yet Canadian households struggle to save due to an array of economic, behavioural and institutional factors. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) created the National Financial Literacy...

Credit Canada's new budget tool lets you select the items you want to cut out of your budget (lottery tickets, daily lunch out...) and then calculates how much you will save.  Click on "Access this resource" to try it...

Struggling to pay your mortgage? FCAC expects federally regulated financial institutions to help you if you're struggling to pay your mortgage due to exceptional circumstances. Learn more about paying your mortgage when experiencing financial...

The Welfare in Canada reports look at the total incomes available to those relying on social assistance (often called “welfare”), taking into account tax credits and other benefits along with social assistance itself. The reports look at four different household types for each province and...

The Behavioural Insights Team, in conjunction with Fair4All Finance, have worked with three community finance providers to launch a new customer engagement support guide to better improve customer engagement using insights from behavioural science. Building on our work with three lenders, this...

Make good financial decisions by getting the facts. Whether you’re deciding which account or credit card to choose, or figuring out if you can afford that mortgage this year or next, ATB has the tool or resource to help you get it right. Head to the ATB website to access these tools and...

A government designs a great service or program to support its residents. Although many people qualify, the program receives just a few applications. How can we increase uptake? This is a common question the Behavioral Insights Team (BIT) has helped governments answer across many policy...

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...

Maytree has compiled an advocacy toolkit to help you advocate for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB).  This toolkit consists of an introduction, additional resources and frequently asked questions and the toolkit.  You may download the toolkit by jurisdiction on their website: Advocacy...