Research and News
Aboriginal Financial Literacy in Canada
Aboriginal Financial Literacy in Canada : Issues and Directions / Dominique Collin. Waterstone Strategies. Research paper prepared for the Task Force on Financial Literacy. Read the report now.
Aboriginal Financial Literacy in Canada (PDF)Canadians and Their Money: Building a Brighter Financial Future
Written by the Task Force on Financial Literacy, the National Strategy aims to strengthen the knowledge, skills and confidence of Canadians to make responsible financial decisions. Read the report now.
Canadians and Their Money-Task Force Final Report (PDF)Financial Literacy: Lessons from International Experience
Financial education has been part of the school system for some time, yet a broader concern with financial literacy, or financial capability, among the population as a whole is relatively new. Those dynamics have led the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to undertake a two-part financial literacy project. Read the report now.
Financial Literacy-Lessons from International Experience (PDF)Ipsos Reid Research - 2011
Just three in ten (28%) Canadians ‘strongly agree’ that 'their math and money-management skills will help them plan for a secure financial future, leaving most (72%) of Canadians not fully confident, according to a new Ipsos Reid poll conducted on behalf of ABC Life Literacy Canada.
Read the report now (PDF)Literacy Matters: A Call to Action
A report on the state of literacy in Canada by Craig Alexander, Senior VP & Chief Economist at the TD Bank Financial Group. This issue of literacy can affect individuals, the economy and society.
Literacy Matters (PDF)SEDI is now Prosper Canada
Social and Enterprise Development Innovations (SEDI) is now Prosper Canada. Our new identity clarifies SEDI’s role as Canada’s leading national champion of financial empowerment. We’re helping more Canadians living in poverty to attain greater prosperity, benefiting their communities and Canada as a whole.
Visit now (Website)The Case for Financial Literacy
This report informs and stimulates a policy dialogue about community-based financial literacy programming as a meaningful support for vulnerable Canadians. Read the report now.
The Case for Financial Literacy EN (PDF)