Canada financial agency promotes money talks during Financial Literacy Month

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Financial Consumer Agency of Canada launches Financial Literacy Month with the 'Talk Money' campaign to encourage discussions on everyday and sensitive financial topics, including fraud.
FCAC urges Canadians to regularly review banking products, fees, and offers as open financial conversations can help align services with evolving goals and avoid losses from scams.
Organizations and individuals are invited to share impactful money conversations during November using #FLM2026 and #TalkMoney, promoting financial literacy as a shared national responsibility.

Campaign focus on practical money conversations

As reported by Canada.ca, citing the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, this year's Financial Literacy Month campaign centres on the theme "Talk Money," highlighting how simple conversations about finances can help Canadians navigate decisions, plan ahead and learn from one another's experiences.

The agency is encouraging people to discuss routine money matters as well as more sensitive issues, including fraud. FCAC says open conversations about scams can help more people recognize warning signs, avoid losses and understand where to seek help, particularly as some victims hesitate to speak because of embarrassment or stigma.

FCAC is also asking Canadians to review their banking needs as products, fees and promotional offers change over time. The agency says regular discussions about money may help consumers identify services that better fit their financial situation and goals.

Broader participation across Canadian communities

FCAC is inviting the public to take part in its "If your wallet could talk…" activity by sharing a memorable money conversation that shaped their financial journey. Organizations are also being encouraged to post stories about the impact of financial literacy initiatives using the hashtags #FLM2026 and #TalkMoney.

The campaign is positioning financial literacy as a shared responsibility involving national, provincial, territorial and community groups. FCAC Commissioner Shereen Benzvy Miller says talking through everyday money moments is an important part of navigating an increasingly complex financial marketplace, from taking out a mortgage and managing debt to choosing financial products and protecting against fraud.

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