Ottawa issues ‘toolkit’ to help Canadians get out of debt
The federal government has released a “Financial Toolkit” that it says can help Canadians make sense of everyday financial questions they face.
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC,) in partnership with the Investor Education Fund and l'Autorite des marches financiers, has released an online "Financial Toolkit" to assist Canadians with various questions regarding everyday financial situations. By accessing the FCAC website, participants can access the interactive toolkit, or view and print forms that can be used to manage finances. The toolkit includes helpful information regarding income, savings, debt management, mortgages, income taxes and much more.
The site is part of the government's plan to promote financial literacy and assist Canadians in acquiring necessary life skills.
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