City launches free Financial Literacy Month programs for older adults

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Financial Literacy Month November 2024

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford, and its community partners, will be hosting a series of free information sessions for seniors in support of Financial Literacy Month this November.

Every year, Financial Literacy Month focuses on advancing the goals of the National Financial Literacy Strategy and helping Canadians confidently navigate financial decisions in challenging times and a digital economy. While the information sessions were designed with seniors in mind, all are welcome to attend.

“With the significant rise of scams, it is vital that our aging population have access to financial literacy information, resources, tools and services to assist them with decision-making throughout every age and stage of life,” says City of Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis.

The presentations will be hosted by representatives from the Canada Revenue Agency, Service Canada, Brant Skills Centre and the Community Legal Clinic. Some of the topics of presentations include:

  • Be Scam Smart
  • Canadian Dental Care Plan
  • Canadian Tax Benefits and Credits for Seniors 65+
  • Meal Planning on a Budget
  • Budgeting with Excel
  • Pension Perspectives
  • Power of Attorney
  • RESP’s and Ways to Save
  • Smart Shopping
  • Survivor Benefits and Taxes after a Loss

Printed program schedules for the 2024 Financial Literacy Month will be available at the following locations as of Thursday, October 24th:

  • Beckett Adult Leisure Centre, 219 Colborne St.
  • Brantford Public Library – Main Branch, 173 Colborne St.
  • City Hall, Customer Service Desk, 58 Dalhousie St.
  • Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave
  • T.B. Costain - SC Johnson Community Centre, 16 Morrell St.
  • Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre – Pool Desk, 254 North Park St.
  • Woodman Park Community Centre, 491 Grey St.
  • Seniors Resource Centre, 783 Colborne St.
  • Brant Skills Centre, 225 Fairview Drive

Fraud is the most common crime against older adults. These can include identity theft, cred/debit card fraud, online scams, and phone or door-to-door scams. These programs aim to empower seniors and their caregivers to make better decisions when it comes to finances.

Responding to emerging interests and opportunities to support older adults through programming is a key component of the City's Healthy Aging: Age-Friendly Strategy. To learn more about Financial Literacy Month for seniors and registration details, visit Brantford.ca/HealthyLiving

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Media Contact:

Kelly Page | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement

City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5779 | kpage@brantford.ca