Government of Canada Consults on the National Financial Literacy Strategy
Consultations will focus on young Canadians and adults in the third and final phase of the Government's work towards a national strategy that is inclusive, relevant and accessible to all Canadians.
(firmenpresse) - EDMONTON, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 11/13/14 -- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Today, Minister of State (Finance) Kevin Sorenson, Canada''s Financial Literacy Leader Jane Rooney and Member of Parliament (Edmonton-Leduc) James Rajotte consulted on the development of a national strategy to strengthen financial literacy, particularly as it pertains to young Canadians and adults. This phase of consultations builds on previous sessions that focused on seniors and identified priority groups, working to ensure broad input into the national strategy''s development.
The consultation paper is intended to encourage discussion. It invites comments on how to strengthen the financial literacy of young Canadians and adults as they navigate through an increasingly complex financial world. Stakeholders from the public, private and non-profit sectors will take part in in-person sessions across the country. All Canadians are encouraged to on the consultation paper by mail or email by December 31, 2014.
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"Canadians are called upon to make increasingly complex financial decisions at an ever-younger age. It is important that we provide all Canadians with the financial knowledge and skills they need at every stage of their lives. This will have a profound impact not only on the individual''s financial well-being, but also on our entire economy."
-Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance)
"Our goal is a Canada where every Canadian has the knowledge, skills and confidence he or she needs to make responsible financial decisions. We want to hear from Canadians so that we better understand the information and tools they need to make financial literacy a reality for all."
-Jane Rooney, Financial Literacy Leader
"The Government of Canada has made financial literacy a priority. As the Member responsible for the proclamation of Financial Literacy Month four years ago, I am pleased to see how many activities are taking place this November to help Canadians increase their financial know-how. I am equally encouraged by the financial literacy dialogue created by this consultation session in Edmonton and those across Canada in the development of Canada''s first national strategy for financial literacy."
-James Rajotte, Member of Parliament (Edmonton-Leduc)
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Datum: 13.11.2014 - 10:30 Uhr
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