Financial literacy in Canada
National Strategy
National Financial Literacy Strategy
A 5-year plan to create a more accessible, inclusive, and effective financial literacy ecosystem for all Canadians.
How to advance the National Strategy
Actions you can take to advance each ecosystem priority and key consumer building block of the National Strategy.
National Strategy Dashboard
Track the progress of the Measurement Plan and how we’re collectively working to strengthen the financial resilience of Canadians.
Measurement Plan
An actionable guide to measure our collective progress towards achieving the outcomes of the National Strategy.
Adopters of the Measurement Plan
Organizations that are helping to advance the goals of the National Strategy.
Measures Library
Explore stakeholder initiatives that embed Strategy-Aligned Measures and their associated findings.
Measurement Plan Intake Form
Submit Strategy-Aligned Measures (metrics that allow you to assess progress against the target outcomes of the Strategy) or results.
Measurement Plan infographic
Basic steps to measure the impact of your financial literacy initiatives.
National Strategy video gallery
Video series highlighting each ecosystem priority and the key consumer building blocks of the National Strategy.
Resources and initiatives
Financial Literacy Month
Celebrated each November to help Canadians learn how to manage their personal finances successfully.
Financial wellness in the workplace
Strategies and resources for workplace financial wellness programs.
Promotional toolkits
Digital content to promote financial literacy and consumer protection in Canada.
Financial literacy programs
Educational materials to help students and adults increase their financial knowledge and skills.
Financial tools and calculators
Tools to help you choose a bank account and credit card, including budget and mortgage calculators.
Research and publications
Research and Data Exchange (RDX)
Access and share research, data, and initiatives on financial literacy and consumer protection.
FCAC datasets catalogue
View and use FCAC’s data on Canadians’ financial well-being and financial capabilities.
Research reports and studies
Surveys or studies on market trends, consumer issues and financial literacy.
FCAC Newsletter
A quarterly publication that informs financial ecosystem stakeholders about activities to protect financial consumers.
Related links
Features
Data story on getting financial advice
Explore key insights on how Canadians seek financial advice drawn from the 2024 Canadian Financial Capability Survey.
Non-sufficient funds fees
Learn about the $10 cap on non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees at federally regulated banks or credit unions.
FCAC Newsletter spotlight
Read the conversation with Jaspal Matharu, Director of Supervision at FCAC.