The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is offering timely tips to help Canadians avoid becoming a victim of online fraud. FCAC Commissioner Ursula Menke said that Canadians are sharing lots of information online when using social media, buying goods and services and engaging in activities like gaming and chatting. Menke added that it is important that … Read more
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has published a new resource for young people who are considering moving out on their own for the first time. This resource provides information to help them identify the costs, assess their options and make the best decisions for themselves. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-4168.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada warns all Canadians to beware of telephone calls, mail, emails and websites that claim to be from FCAC. FCAC does not initiate contact with consumers. FCAC has learned of a suspicious incident involving a telephone call from someone who claimed to represent FCAC while making an offer to consolidate credit … Read more
The fifth Credit Education Week focuses on the "sandwich generation," and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has information and tools to help Canadians who care for both their children as well as their parents. FCAC offers almost 60 resources, from tip sheets to tools such as credit card and bank account selectors. The full … Read more
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada released information for anyone who wants to send remittances, or money to someone in another country. "Sending money to someone in another country: what you need to consider" can help consumers better understand the costs, complications and options of money transfer services. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON) attended the kick-off event of Financial Literacy Month in Toronto. Financial Literacy Month is an initiative developed by the Financial Literacy Action Group, in collaboration with the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, the Government of Canada's lead agency on financial literacy. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-4168.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is celebrating its 10th anniversary. With close to 60 online interactive tools and publications, the agency is raising awareness of the importance of financial literacy and compliance in Canada. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-4168.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada has released its 2010-2011 Annual Report. The report is available online. Call 613-941-4168.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada announced that November is financial literacy month. Financial literacy means having the knowledge, skills and confidence to make responsible financial decisions. Financial Literacy Month will raise awareness of the need for financial literacy and encourage Canadians to seek information, programs, and services to help strengthen their financial knowledge. The … Read more
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada commissioner Ursula Menke announced a new interactive online resource to help students better understand the responsibilities of moving out on their own and to help them prepare for this important transition. The online resource The City was developed in partnership with the British Columbia Securities Commission. The City teaches … Read more
