30 January 2023
The 2023 Federal Budget Consultation is underway, with the deadline set for February 10, 2023.
This is a chance for the government to hear directly from individuals and organizations about priorities for Budget 2023, through written submissions and/or the completion of a short (5 min) survey.
This survey is a quick and easy opportunity to draw attention to th...
30 January 2023
Focused on improving financial resilience for all, the The Financial Resilience Institute has recently published two new reports.The reports shine a light on Canada's more financially vulnerable populations, including Indigenous Canadians, Racialized Canadians, people not working owing to a disability, single parents and others. The insights aim to help Financi...
30 January 2023
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) provides low- and moderate-income individuals and families with free, reliable assistance in filing federal tax returns every year. It is a critical program that ensures that vulnerable Canadians receive the credits and benefits designed to support them. CVITP volunteers prepare income tax and benefit returns ...
27 January 2023
Author: Anitha Thillainathan
Canada is often celebrated as a multi-cultural land of great opportunities where people from all walks of life are free to express their identities and live comfortably. But the remnants of Canada’s historical practices are apparent among some communities even today. The wounds from colonization and its negative impacts are deeply rooted within Indigenous communities i...
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