The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), in partnership with The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University, launched a new series of e-learning videos to help Canadians make better financial decisions. The announcement was made by Lucie Tedesco, FCAC Commissioner and Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, interim dean at The Chang School at Ryerson … Read more
A statement was released by Lucie Tedesco, commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada on the passing of former finance minister Jim Flaherty. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of our former Minister, that for several years, I was honoured to serve.” The full statement is available online. Call 613-941-4168.
Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, Lucie Tedesco, issued a statement on the appointment of new deputy commissioner. “I am pleased to announce that Brigitte Goulard has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, effective immediately,” said Tedesco. The full statement is available online.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) is inviting young Canadians to take part in Global Money Week. Celebrated every year in the second week of March, this worldwide event highlights the importance of teaching children and youth about money, to help them shape their future and become responsible economic citizens. Activities are held to … Read more
March 1 marks the tenth anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month. With its theme, Fraud: Recognize it. Report it. Stop it, this year’s campaign will focus on the importance of recognizing, preventing and reporting fraud. It pays to know that the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is joining the Competition Bureau and a number of other organizations to … Read more
The introduction of mobile payments (m-payments) into the Canadian marketplace brings both convenience and potential risks for Canadian consumers, according to a research study published by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). In their study entitled Mobile Payments and Consumer Protection in Canada, the authors examined the extent to which financial consumers in Canada … Read more
The results are in and three young Canadians will be spending the holidays taking advantage of their well-deserved prize following the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) second Financial Literacy Month (FLM) video contest. Aimed at taping into young talent and energy, the video contest invited Canadian students aged 13 to 19 to show off … Read more
Canadians of all ages, whether it is those paying down student debt, saving to buy their first home or planning their retirement, often feel overwhelmed when they try to set short or long-term financial goals. Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, Alta.) and Lucie Tedesco, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), … Read more
For people who are preparing for, or are currently at this stage of their lives, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has developed Living in retirement, a comprehensive free guide that covers a variety of financial matters that many seniors will face, announced Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson (Crowfoot, Alta.). Filled with valuable … Read more
Guidance issued by the Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) that is taking effect Nov. 12 clarifies the rights of merchants and others who accept credit and debit payments. The Commissioner's Guidance clarifies what is expected of payment card networks and service providers regarding increased disclosure of sales and business practices and … Read more
