Category: Blog Posts

Our daily blog offers selected news of interest to SmartSAVER’s stakeholders and shines a light on the creative ways that communities are promoting the Canada Learning Bond. Stay up to date, read what others are doing and share your own story.

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IN THE NEWS: March 23, 2016

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Today’s news includes articles about the new Canada Child Benefits, post secondary education, and education savings, from various news sources including the National Post, Inside Halton, and TEDxTalks.

New Canada Child Benefits puts ‘money in pockets of mom and dad’ but not as progressive as some hoped.
National Post. March 22, 2016

Is the new Canada Child Benefit fair.
Maclean’s Magazine. March 22, 2016

Commentary: The 2016 Federal Budget: An Analysis from Higher Education Strategy Associates.
March 23, 2016

Melissa Kearney explains How “economic despair” affects high school graduation rates for America’s poorest students.
Brookings Papers on Economic Activity. March 10, 2016. Video (2:19 mins)

Terri Friedline gives TEDx University of Kansas talk on Changing the World, One Savings Account at a Time.
TEDx Talks. March 2, 2016. Video (14:43 mins)

Partner News

Halton Poverty Roundtable: Community Collaboration key to food access in Halton.
Inside Halton. March 22, 2016

Visit our library for more articles about financial literacy, empowerment, and education savings.

SmartSAVER.org CLB application now accessible via mobile device

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Stickers - SmartSAVER - AccessThe CLB online application has been optimized for mobile devices, making it easier for families to start the process from anywhere, and for frontline workers to take the online application with them into the community.  

Mobile accessibility removes barriers to internet access:

  • Families can now use their mobile phone to access and complete the application in English or French, with additional language assistance available in Mandarin, Punjabi, or Spanish. (No download required to use the online application although mobile charges may apply for minutes used.) The online application will be transmitted directly and securely to the applicant’s financial institution of choice.
  • Community organizations now have added flexibility to assist families to apply through mobile phones or tablets. Handy for community outreach or off-site sign-up events.

New ‘Apply Now’ paper and e-stickers are available in the resources section, and can be added to your print materials or websites to encourage eligible families to apply for the Canada Learning Bond by computer or mobile device at SmartSAVER.org.

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