Paving the Way for a Financially Literate and Empowered Nation, One Learner at a Time [Video]

Highlights of an Interview with Alison Howard, the Executive Director of ABC Life Literacy CanadaBy Laura Sunjoh, for Diversity Magazine in Toronto.

In an era where inflation and interest rates dominate economic discussions, managing finances effectively has never been more crucial in a volatile economy. Recognizing this, ABC Life Literacy Canada, a national non-profit organization dedicated to producing literacy materials for adults, has launched an innovative project named ‘Money Matters’ with a mission to improve financial literacy among Canadian adults.

Thanks to the ongoing support from TD Bank Group, ABC Life Literacy Canada has been able to extend its reach to over 100,000 adults nationwide. This initiative addresses the assumption that financial literacy should be an innate skill, despite many Canadians struggling with debt and financial anxiety. By acknowledging that financial education is a lifelong process, and considering the reluctance of adults to revisit and discuss their financial situations, ‘Money Matters’ enhances accessibility by embedding their resources …