The federal government has released a new consultation paper 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, Towards a National Strategy for Financial Literacy, Phase 3: Young Canadians and Adults, is intended to encourage discussion.
Stakeholders from the public, private and non-profit sectors will take part in in-person sessions across the country.
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All Canadians are encouraged to submit their comments on the consultation paper by mail or email by Dec. 31, 2014.
“Our goal is a Canada where every Canadian has the knowledge, skills and confidence he or she needs to make responsible financial decisions,” says financial literacy leader Jane Rooney. “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.”
The complete national strategy for financial literacy is set to be released in 2015.
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