As part of the 14th edition of The Gift of Reading, the Literacy Foundation and program spokesperson, actress Marie Turgeon, invite you to buy a brand new book for a poor child in your region. Through this simple act, you contribute to preventing the reading and writing difficulties that can lead to young people dropping out of school.
Ushering in Financial Literacy Month in Canada, Scotiabank has announced the introduction of a global financial literacy strategy to support communities in Canada and across Scotiabank's global network.
According to the latest research by Ipsos-Reid on financial literacy released by Junior Achievement November 1, 93 per cent of Canadians believe it's important for volunteers to teach children the importance of budgeting their money.