Is the priority of financial inclusion in action evident across Canada? For women, the answer is no

It is estimated that 10 to 20 per cent of Canadians are underbanked, and many of these people are from low-income households.

If Canada truly is to be a visionary leader in women’s entrepreneurship and prosper from an inclusive economy, financial inclusion must be prioritized, writes Shannon Pestun, CEO of Pestun Consulting.Photograph courtesy of Pexels.com

Opinion

BY SHANNON PESTUN

June 12, 2023

While attending a Financial Alliance for Women Summit conference that convened finance sector champions from over 60 nations to discuss women’s economic empowerment a few years ago, Canada was touted as a leader in women’s entrepreneurship and economic development. ...

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