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The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and Minister Fortier launch the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month

Nov 02, 2020, 11:20 ET The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada and Minister Fortier launch the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians is a key part of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's (FCAC) mandate. The Agency protects consumers through its ...

Nov 02, 2020, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory: Minister Fortier and Judith Robertson, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, to launch the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month/

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, and Judith Robertson, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer...

Oct 30, 2020, 10:23 ET Media Advisory: Minister Fortier and Judith Robertson, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, to launch the 10th anniversary of Financial Literacy Month

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 30, 2020 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mona Fortier, Minister of Middle Class Prosperity and Associate Minister of Finance, and Judith Robertson, Commissioner of the Financial Consumer...

Sep 29, 2020, 12:31 ET FCAC offers information to help consumers understand their options as mortgage deferrals begin to expire

Consumers have options available if they continue to have concerns over their mortgage payments OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 29, 2020 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) provides unbiased and ...

Sep 04, 2020, 14:30 ET FCAC appoints new Deputy Commissioner of Research, Policy and Education

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 4, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), Judith Robertson, announced the appointment of Dr. Supriya Syal as Deputy Commissioner of...

Aug 20, 2020, 15:39 ET FCAC Commissioner publishes decisions on financial institutions not meeting disclosure requirements on credit products

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's (FCAC) role is to protect financial consumers by strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians and ensuring that...

Jul 15, 2020, 14:28 ET Financial Consumer Agency of Canada launches renewed Consumer Protection Advisory Committee

OTTAWA, ON, July 15, 2020 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) protects financial consumers by strengthening the financial literacy of Canadians and ensuring that banks and other...

May 11, 2020, 16:04 ET FCAC Commissioner announces appointment of Deputy Commissioner

OTTAWA, May 11, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), announced the appointment of Frank Lofranco as Deputy Commissioner, Supervision and Enforcement. Reporting to the...

May 11, 2020, 11:04 ET The importance of talking to children about money and finances in challenging times

Canadian students continue to rank among the top countries worldwide for financial literacy OTTAWA, May 11, 2020 /CNW/ - To mark the release of the financial literacy results from the 2018 Programme...

Feb 19, 2020, 11:00 ET FCAC review finds consumers face delays and complications when escalating banking complaints

OTTAWA, Feb. 19, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) released the results of its review of banks' procedures for handling consumer complaints and its review of the...

Feb 18, 2020, 11:00 ET Media Advisory - FCAC to release reports on bank complaints handling and operations of external complaint bodies

OTTAWA, Feb. 18, 2020 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) will release the results of its review of bank complaint handling procedures and its review of the operations of external...

Feb 03, 2020, 15:42 ET FCAC seeks candidates for Consumer Protection Advisory Committee

OTTAWA, Feb. 3, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) launched a call for applications for its Consumer Protection Advisory Committee (CPAC). This committee plays a key...

Dec 11, 2019, 13:08 ET Financial Consumer Agency of Canada publishes 2018-2019 Annual Report

OTTAWA, Dec. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has released its 2018–2019 annual report. The report shows how FCAC has delivered on the commitments in its 2018-2019...
Budgeting made easy with FCAC's new interactive Budget Planner

Nov 26, 2019, 09:00 ET Budgeting made easy with FCAC's new interactive Budget Planner

OTTAWA, Nov. 26, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) launched its new Budget Planner tool, which will help Canadians manage their financial goals. This evidence-based...

Nov 01, 2019, 09:03 ET Take Charge of your Finances! November 1st marks the beginning of the 9th edition of Financial Literacy Month

OTTAWA, Nov. 1, 2019 /CNW/ - Today marks the beginning of the 9th edition of Financial Literacy Month (FLM). Throughout the month of November, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) and...

Jul 25, 2019, 10:15 ET FCAC to monitor banks' compliance with new voluntary code of conduct to protect seniors

OTTAWA, July 25, 2019 /CNW/ - Today, the banking industry adopted a Code of Conduct for the Delivery of Banking Services to Seniors (the code). The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) will...

Jan 15, 2019, 07:48 ET FCAC report: Consumers' knowledge and use of home equity lines of credit puts their financial well-being at risk

OTTAWA, Jan. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - A report published today by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) suggests that although home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) are widely sold, many consumers...

Nov 27, 2018, 10:25 ET FCAC releases new data on Canadians' budgeting behaviours and financial well-being

OTTAWA, Nov. 27, 2018 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) presented the findings of two research projects during the National Research Symposium on Financial Literacy in Toronto on ...
Financial Literacy Month 2018 rallies Canadians to invest in their financial well-being

Nov 01, 2018, 11:00 ET Financial Literacy Month 2018 rallies Canadians to invest in their financial well-being

OTTAWA, Nov. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), in collaboration with the Bank of Canada, launched the 8th annual Financial Literacy Month (FLM) this morning, opening...

Oct 04, 2018, 16:38 ET Financial Consumer Agency of Canada publishes 2017-2018 Annual Report

OTTAWA, Oct. 4, 2018 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) has released its 2017–2018 annual report. The report covers FCAC's significant work from April 1, 2017 to March 30, 2018....

Oct 03, 2018, 16:00 ET FCAC's new Supervision Framework now in effect

OTTAWA, Oct. 3, 2018 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada's (FCAC's) new Supervision Framework is in effect as of October 1, 2018, further strengthening FCAC's oversight of the financial...

Oct 01, 2018, 10:00 ET FCAC, the Seven Generations Education Institute and the Martin Family Initiative announce financial literacy pilot project

OTTAWA, Oct. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), the Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) and the Martin Family Initiative (MFI) today announced they have...

Oct 01, 2018, 07:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - FCAC, Seven Generations Education Institute and the Martin Family Initiative to announce new financial literacy program/

OTTAWA, Sept. 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to attend a news conference where leaders from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), the Seven Generations Education...

Sep 27, 2018, 09:14 ET Media Advisory - FCAC, Seven Generations Education Institute and the Martin Family Initiative to announce new financial literacy program

OTTAWA, Sept. 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to attend a news conference where leaders from the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC), the Seven Generations Education...

Aug 01, 2018, 10:00 ET FCAC Commissioner Lucie Tedesco reappointed

OTTAWA, Aug. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - The Governor in Council has re-appointed Lucie Tedesco as Commissioner of the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) for a period of 6 months commencing September 3,...