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: October 6, 2017

Today’s news includes information about RESPs, payday loans, and basic income.


Parent’s pain, children’s gain: Finding money tough but worth it to save for kids’ education
Vancouver Sun. October 4, 2017.

Ontario has a great idea to help people trapped by expensive payday loans
Financial Post. October 5, 2017.

Basic income cheques going to 400 households as project gets off to slow start
CBC News Hamilton. October 24, 2017.

AVIVA Community Funding Project: Smart Start Halton – Making Education Accessible

WoodGreen Community Service’s tax clinic runs year round to support people living on a low income
Prosper Blog. September 14, 2017.


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IN THE NEWS: October 3, 2017

Today’s news includes information about student debt and graduation rates.


THE BIG OWE: How 5 Ottawans are dealing with crushing student debt
CBC News Ottawa. October 3, 2017.

Indigenous students account for biggest jump in rising graduation rates at Regina Public Schools
CBC Saskatoon. September 27, 2017.

Ontario Supporting Parent Engagement at More Than 2,600 Schools
Ontario.ca website. September 29, 2017.


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