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February 2015 | Issue No. 13
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Tax time – An important opportunity for people on
low-incomes, if they can seize it
As tax time approaches, many of us shrink from the dreaded task of tax filing and the prospect that we may end up owing, rather than pocketing, money at the end of the process.
For Canadians living on low-incomes though, tax time is a golden opportunity to tap into a wide array of federal and provincial tax benefits that can give a real boost to their incomes.
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What's New
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Growing support for financial empowerment in Canada
As concern mounts over the growing financial vulnerability of Canadians, more and more leading edge funders are investing in financial empowerment initiatives as a way to boost the impact of traditional poverty reduction approaches.
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Submission to the Ontario government consultation on Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORRP)
This month, Prosper Canada CEO, Liz Mulholland, participated in a public consultation on the design of the Ontario government's proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP).
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Financial Counselling for People Living on Low Incomes webinar
Join Liz Mulholland, CEO of Prosper Canada, for an interactive one-hour webinar to discuss findings from a new report looking at best practice in financial counselling for people living on low incomes.
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The RDSP Calculator in action
February 26, 2015
The RDSP Calculator helps families plan for the future of their loved ones with disabilities. Take a look at Tanya's story to see the RDSP Calculator in action
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Highlights from the Field
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SmartSAVER's online Canada Learning Bond application launched nationwide!
Currently, over 1.4 million children in low- and modest-income families in Canada are missing out on significant federal education funding because they don't have a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).
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Canada Without Poverty launches a national anti-poverty plan for Canada
Dignity for All – A National Anti-Poverty Plan for Canada was launched earlier this month by the not-for-profit organization, Canada Without Poverty. The plan provides policy solutions in six areas.
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ABLE participates in national consultation on financial literacy for priority groups
The Asset Building Learning Exchange (ABLE) recently responded to the federal government's national consultation on strengthening the financial literacy of priority groups.
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Survey on the financial literacy needs of Aboriginal peoples
AFOA Canada needs 3,000 Aboriginal people from across Canada, across all heritage groups and across all age groups to provide sufficient data to gain an understanding of Aboriginal financial literacy needs.
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Poll
Do you know where to find a volunteer tax clinic in your community?
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Upcoming Events
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March 26, 2014 |
Financial Counselling for People Living on Low Incomes Webinar
Join Liz Mulholland, CEO of Prosper Canada, for an interactive one-hour webinar to discuss findings from a new report looking at best practice in financial counselling for people living on low incomes.
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May 6-8, 2015 |
Poverty Reduction Summit
The Poverty Reduction Summit: Every City, Province and Territory Working Together is an open invitation to participants from across Canada to align their efforts and merge their passion for poverty reduction.
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April 15, 2015 |
Financial Literacy Summit
The ninth annual Financial Literacy Summit, co-hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa Inc., will explore the use of mobile technology to improve millennials' financial literacy. Attend in person or via webcast.
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November 2-3, 2015 |
ABLE 2015 Conference
Join us on November 2-3, 2015 in Toronto to learn about the latest developments in Canada's financial empowerment field.
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