Assures a guaranteed minimum monthly income for BC residents aged 65 and over receiving the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)/ Old Age Security (OAS) or federal Allowance (formerly Spouse's Allowance). If the income level of an eligible senior's total...

Helps people move forward in life by providing them with the financial knowledge and community support to take the next steps towards greater independence and sustainable positive change. Programs include financial education, mentorship, and collaboration that...

Free online tool that provides individuals with disabilities and those who support them with the resources to help plan for the future; available for residents of BC and Ontario. Covers topics that include personal, financial and estate planning; housing; taxe...

Handles complaints about false, deceptive, misleading, or fraudulent acts including telemarketing, mail fraud, ID theft, internet fraud, and other consumer scams with a Canadian connection. CAFC plays a role in the collection and dissemination of information t...

Independent agency resolves disputes between participating banking services and investment firms and their customers if they can't solve disputes on their own. Investigates complaints about most banking and investment services and products including mishandled...

Develops and promotes financial policies, programs, and resources in collaboration with governments, businesses, and community groups. Works to improve the financial knowledge and well-being of low-income Canadians by developing online financial information to...

Independent regulatory agency works to protect and inform consumers of financial services, and investigates possible breaches of banking laws. Ensures that federally regulated financial institutions comply with federal consumer protection laws and regulations;...