The Financial Literacy program provides the tools and resources to give our employees, members, and community the knowledge and skills they need to achieve financial success.

Our goal is to help increase financial knowledge and prepare you for life's biggest events through our Financial Literacy workshops. Each workshop is led by our certified Financial Literacy trainers who can administer workshops to fit your needs and schedules.

Why sign up for a workshop?

Available at no cost

All workshops are presented free of charge. Workshops are 60-90 minutes in length and can be altered to meet the needs of most audiences.

Easy to understand

Workshops are written and delivered in plain, easy-to-understand language. They are interactive and engaging with PowerPoint slides and participant workbooks.

Convenient

Workshops can be held right at your organization or arranged in your community where people already congregate, i.e. churches, workplaces, community centers, or schools.

Available Workshops

Homeownership

• The cost of home ownership
• Home-readiness: renting vs. owning
• Choosing the right home

Investments

• Introduction to registered education savings plans (RESPs)
• Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs)

Borrowing Money

• Loans: costs and obligations
• Loans you don’t want
• Building a healthy credit history
• Credit cards and prepaid cards
• Debt smarts

Financial Education

• Understanding contracts
• Identity theft and fraud prevention
• Why filing taxes in Canada is a good idea
• Introduction to basic budgeting
• Introduction to basic banking
• Financial wellness for seniors

We’ve partnered with Each One Teach One (EOTO) to deliver workshops that are available for all age groups,

demographics, and knowledge levels. For full workshop descriptions, please visit Each One Teach One.

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Who can sign up for workshops?

Our workshops are relaxed and interactive and can be tailored to educate people of all ages and backgrounds. We’re excited to connect with groups who are looking to improve their financial literacy, such as:

• Organizations and non-profits
• Schools and youth groups
• Senior homes
• Workplaces

If you are looking for assistance with your personal banking needs, please contact us directly.

Sign Up For A Workshop Today!

Please fill out the form below and a member of our Financial Literacy team will respond as soon as possible.

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