Media Advisory - Government and Experts Discuss Financial Barriers Faced by
Canadian Newcomers

TORONTO, Nov. 12 /CNW/ - Credit Canada and Capital One Canada will be kicking off the fourth annual Credit Education Week with a gathering of financial experts to explore how government and community can collectively reduce the barriers that newcomers to Canada face when accessing our financial system.

    
    WHAT:  The speakers will discuss the new findings from the Credit
           Education Week Canada national survey that explores the financial
           behaviour and attitudes of newcomers to Canada and Canadians who
           were born here. The general public is welcome to attend to learn
           from the experts and ask advice on how to manage their money more
           effectively.

    WHO:   Minister Leona Dombrowsky, Ontario's Minister of Education
           David Chilton, Author of the Wealthy Barber
           Rob Livingston, President, Capital One Canada
           Members of the Task Force on Financial Literacy: Pat Foran, Edward
           Gordon and Laurie Campbell

    WHEN:  Tuesday, November 16, 2010
           9:30 am
           (Breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 am)

    WHERE: Downtown Metro YMCA
           20 Grosvenor Street
           Toronto, ON
    

For more detailed information about the event, please visit www.crediteducationweekcanada.com.

For further information: Laurie Campbell, Credit Canada, 416-228-2526, [email protected]; Laurel Ostfield, Capital One, 416-549-2753, [email protected]