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Newcomers to Canada: COVID-19, finances and the need for online support

27 May 2020
Author: Wendy Abbott-Serroul

Many opportunities exist to support newcomers to Canada become a part of a welcoming community. Newcomers can access help in looking for employment, help with navigating the school system, and support for youth to develop the skills necessary for bright and successful futures. Often non-profits, and many settlement and community programs are available to aid refugees and newcomers establish themselves as Canadians. Still, newcomers to Canada often face many challenges in navigating their way through a new environment, particularly when it comes to relating to a unique and new financial landscape.

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Tags: budget, budgeting, Canada, credits, debt, finance, financial advice, financial counselling, financial literacy, immigrant, immigration, low-income, money management, newcomer, newcomers, poverty, tax

Financial resiliency for people living on low income: A practical perspective*

27 November 2019
Author: Jyothi Venkatesh

In his thought provoking article ‘Put down the self-help books, resilience is not a DIY’, Michael Ungarⁱ debunks the popular perception that resilience can be self- taught. Through practical examples, he shows how resilience depends more on what is around an individual than within an individual. Nowhere is this more evident than when helping marginalized people living on low income become financially resilient.

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FEPS goes beyond the numbers

27 November 2019
Author: Katherine Roy

Douglas recently became the primary caregiver for his two boys, aged 11 and 14-years-old. Very quickly, Douglas knew that caring for two busy kids would mean looking at his finances in a different way. He wanted support with his taxes, and he had questions about saving for his sons. With all of this on his mind, Douglas googled ‘tax help’ and when he saw West Neighbourhood House pop-up in his search, he was quick to reach out.

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Tags: Benefit, budget, Canada, Child, financial empowerment, financial well-being, low-income, RESP, saving

Developing positive money habits early on 

25 September 2019
Author: Wendy Abbott-Serroul

Understanding finances and developing good money habits can be a daunting task for many young people. The good news is that with proper guidance and a solid support system, youth can take charge of their financial situation and develop a sound foundation to carry them through adulthood.

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Tags: financial empowerment, Financial Empowerment Champion, financial planning, low-income, saving, tax filing, youth

Financial literacy training brings communities together 

1 August 2019
Author: Wendy Abbott-Serroul

Collaboration literally means co-laboring or working together. It is truly the essence of teamwork when people come together to accomplish a common goal. 

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Tags: financial counselling, financial empowerment, inclusion, Indigenous Peoples, low-income

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