Media Advisory - Government and Experts Discuss Financial Barriers Faced by
Canadian Newcomers

TORONTO, Nov. 15 /CNW/ - Credit Canada and Capital One Canada will be kicking off the fourth annual Credit Education Week with a gathering of financial experts to explore how government and community can collectively reduce the barriers that newcomers to Canada face when accessing our financial system.

WHAT:				The speakers will discuss the new findings from the Credit Education Week Canada national survey that explores the financial behaviour and attitudes of newcomers to Canada and Canadians who were born here.  The general public is welcome to attend to learn from the experts and ask advice on how to manage their money more effectively.
WHO:				Kevin Costante, Ontario's Deputy Minister of Education David Chilton, Author of the Wealthy Barber Rob Livingston, President, Capital One Canada Members of the Task Force on Financial Literacy: Pat Foran, Edward Gordon and Laurie Campbell
WHEN:				Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:30 am (Breakfast will be served starting at 8:30 am)
WHERE:				Downtown Metro YMCA 20 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON

For more detailed information about the event, please visit www.crediteducationweekcanada.com.

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