Month: October 2020

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada

What is Financial Literacy Month November is Financial Literacy Month. During Financial Literacy Month, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) engages with Canadians and works together with organizations from the private, public, and non-profit sectors to help strengthen the financial literacy of individuals and families. Throughout the month, organizations from across the country are […]

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Canada’s First Ever 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults Help Make the Whole Day Matter

Adults following the guidelines can achieve health benefits including a lower risk of death, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, several cancers, and improved bone health. Specific to psychosocial health, participation in optimal levels of movement behaviours has been linked to improved anxiety, depression, dementia, cognition and quality of life.i,ii For adults 65+, they can also see […]

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The PC Health app

Loblaws just launched the PC Health app, an innovative solution to provide Canadians access to care and resources how and where they want it. Powered by League, the country’s leading health operating system (health OS) technology provider, the PC Health app is the latest step in Loblaw’s journey to provide Canadians with the convenience of a digitally connected healthcare […]

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While one-in-five (18%) Canadians are better off, nearly two-in-five (39%) are worse off

 According to the third annual BDO Canada Affordability Index, which examines how affordable life is in Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic has widened the affordability gap, intensifying economic disparities across the country. The survey revealed that more than twice as many Canadians are worse off financially due to the pandemic compared to those whose personal finances have improved (39% […]

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Beware of Malware!

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cyber Security Awareness Month is an internationally recognized campaign held each October to inform the public of the importance of cyber security. This campaign is focused on helping all Canadians be more secure online, by being informed and knowing the simple steps to take to protect themselves, their families, […]

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