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Youth Financial Awareness
Over the past 25 years, we have witnessed an explosion in the amount
of credit offered to Canadian consumers. This growth in the use of
credit has been accompanied by a sharp increase in consumer use of
insolvency procedures. Several studies have demonstrated that many
consumers have a poor understanding of credit and the harmful
consequences of excessive debt. That’s why the OSB is dedicated
to teaching young consumers about the importance of financial
planning, the appropriate use of credit, and ways to avoid or emerge
from excessive debt. The OSB has come up with some financial guides
for different age groups, educative cartoon strips and a board game.
For more information about these publications, visit:
www.osb-bsf.ic.gc.ca
Updated: 2006-12-01