Feds should invest in empowering Canadians through financial planning

A refundable federal tax credit to help low- and middle-income Canadians access financial planning could be a path to a resilient future.

Access to financial planning is about giving Canadians the tools to take charge of their financial futures, reducing reliance on emergency interventions, and building long-term resilience, writes Tashia Batstone. Unsplash photograph by Towfiqu Barbhuiya

Opinion

BY TASHIA BATSTONE

September 10, 2025

Canadians are feeling the pressure. From the lingering impacts of the pandemic to high costs and economic uncertainty, financial vulnerability has become more acute for Canadians; it is not a background concern, it’s front and centre. A

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