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Financial Basics Workshop

Among young Canadians with student loans, almost 37% report loans of $10,000 or more and about 17% report loans of $20,000 or more.

- FCAC youth financial literacy study

Financial literacy is a fundamental life skill that is needed at all life’s stages. Financial Basics was developed to meet the financial literacy needs of young adults, especially those attending post-secondary educational institutions. Financial Basics was developed by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) and Investor Education Fund (IEF), in collaboration with journalist and author Ellen Roseman.

According to a recent youth financial literacy study conducted by the FCAC, young adults indicated they want more information on budgeting and money management. Now, more than ever, there is a need to provide young adults with the skills and tools they need to manage their finances.

You can help young adults achieve financial freedom

Financial Basics is an interactive, hands-on workshop, where participants will learn how to budget, manage expenses, understand credit and debt management, protect themselves from fraud and save for their future.

Financial Basics workshop resources have been created to enable post-secondary educational institutions and community organizations to offer their own Financial Basics workshops.

The workshop materials are available in both English and French, and the Financial Basics workshop kit includes the following free resources:

  • Presenter’s Manual
  • Participants’ Handbooks
  • Presentation Slides
  • Workshop Evaluation Forms
  • Promotional Artwork

We value your feedback. Please send us your comments on the workshop content, the workshop materials or your experience in hosting a Financial Basics workshop. Please call us the FCAC at 1-866-461-3222 or email us at info@fcac-acfc.gc.ca.

Thank you for your interest in Financial Basics, a financial literacy workshop.

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Date Modified:
2012-04-11