Building Financial Confidence for Newcomers to Canada: Insights from Interac’s Lauren Mostowyk

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, where we dive into topics that matter for Canadian entrepreneurs and communities alike. I’m your host, and today, we’re shining a light on an important issue: financial literacy and support for newcomers to Canada. Joining us is Lauren Mostowyk , Head of Integrated Marketing & Communications at Interac. Lauren spearheads the brand and communications strategy for one of Canada’s most trusted financial organizations. With a focus on empowering Canadians, Lauren is here to share key insights from Interac’s latest Financial Literacy Month Survey. In this episode, we’ll explore the challenges newcomers face in building financial confidence, the barriers to accessing financial literacy, and how tailored resources can help newcomers thrive in their new home. Key Highlights: 🔹 Survey Insights: Lauren shares findings from Interac’s Financial Literacy Month Survey, highlighting the decline in financial confidence among newcomers and its implications. 🔹 Barriers to Financial Literacy: Understand the unique obstacles newcomers encounter when navigating Canada’s financial system. 🔹 Tailored Support: Learn about the strategies and tools available to empower newcomers, helping them gain financial confidence and security in their new communities. Special thanks to our partners: RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.html UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA Constant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/new-marketer?utm_campaign=canadiansme&utm_medium=sponsorlogo&utm_source=brand IHG Hotels and Resorts: https://businessedge.ihg.com/s/registration?language=en_US&CanSME Google: https://www.google.ca/ For more expert insights, subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine at www.canadiansme.ca. Join us next time as we continue bringing valuable strategies to help your business grow.