Free online learning program on credit for newcomers to Canada

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:26:28 +0000

During Financial Literacy Month in November, non-profit credit counselling agency Credit Canada has launched a free, online resource in eight languages to help newcomers navigate the financial landscape in Canada. The program, Building Credit From the Ground Up, offers education about credit in English, French, Arabic, Farsi, Hindi, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Tagalog.

The resource covers topics such as essentials of credit in Canada, how to build credit history, how to improve credit score and what to do if newcomers run into problems with credit. Each e-learning module takes 10-15 minutes to complete and includes short case studies, mini-quizzes and other interactive elements.

Bruce Sellery, the CEO of Credit Canada, says that the program was developed based on the organization’s experience working with newcomers looking to manage their credit and pay their debts.  “When you layer in the complex and persistent challenges newcomers face when accessing credit, such as language barriers and limited credit history, it can become much more difficult to establish that financial foundation,” says Sellery. “There aren’t many resources customized for them specifically, both in terms of content and language, which is why we wanted to create something easily accessible and available in several languages.”

To access Credit Canada’s e-learning modules and learn about their Financial Literacy Month events, webinars, and credit-related resources for newcomers, visit www.creditcanada.com/newcomers. 

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