Financial Literacy

Financial literacy empowers newcomers with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their financial future. Offering accessible, culturally relevant materials and workshops equips individuals and families to confidently manage their finances, from budgeting and saving to understanding credit and banking systems. These resources play a crucial role in fostering economic independence and long-term stability, ensuring that newcomers can thrive in their communities and contribute to a vibrant, financially secure society.

Settlement at Work: English for Financial Literacy

English for Financial Literacy is an instructor’s resource for teaching financial literacy concepts and skills in LINC and adult ESL programs at CLB levels 1 to 8. The main objective of English for Financial Literacy is to help instructors incorporate financial literacy content into their program planning and teaching and support them in learning about key topics and concepts related to financial matters. Click Here!

Credit Canada

Credit Canada offers a range of free financial literacy resources and webinars designed to support service providers and individuals, including content tailored for newcomers to Canada.

• Monthly Webinars: Credit Canada hosts a live public webinar each month, with sessions focused on various financial topics such as budgeting, credit building, and debt management. Recordings of all past sessions are available on their Education page here!
• Webinars for Service Provider Organizations: In addition to public sessions, Credit Canada offers custom webinars upon request for service provider organizations. These include several topics specifically designed to support newcomers. Click here!
• Newcomer-Focused Resources: A variety of tools and learning materials are available to help newcomers build financial knowledge and confidence:
  • Budgeting and financial planning
  • E-learning modules for newcomers
  • Budgeting resources tailored for newcomers