News release

CBA brings financial basics to the classroom

Etobicoke, Ontario -  High school students today participated with Etobicoke  North MP Roy Cullen in a national seminar program designed to build strong financial basics for students. The seminar entitled There's Something About Money took place at North Albion Collegiate and is being offered  to young Canadians  across  the Country by the Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) .

Seminar topics include budgeting, how to make money work for you, wise credit use, how to achieve your goals through money management, and how to find the information you need to make informed decisions.

"Today's financial wor1d demands more knowledge and understanding than ever before. This program was developed to provide students with a solid foundation In financial basics so that they may pursue their goals, whatever they may be," said Michael Green, the CBA's Ontario Regional Director.

"As a Member of Parliament, I hear from young people that they are graduating from high school without a good understanding of financial basics," said Roy Cullen, MP Etobicoke North, "Whether you will be heading off to post-secondary studies,  starting a career in the workforce or building your own business, this information will help you make wise decisions about your financial future."

There's Something About Money is available to schools throughout the country. Some 45,000 students have attended more than 1500 sessions across the nation. Schools wishing to request a session can contact 1-800- 263-0231.

Students leave the classroom with an information kit of printed material but will also be able to continue their learning through the interactive activities available through the There's Something About Money website (http://www.yourmoney.cba.ca) .

 There's Something About Money was produced as part of the CBA'~s Building A Better Understanding  program. In addition to this seminar program there are 14 booklets on subjects such as managing money, buying a home, planning for retirement and saving for your children's education available through the CBA's website (http://www.cba.ca) or by calling the CBA's toll-free line (1-800-263-0231).

The CBA is an Industry association representing Canada's banks, both domestic and foreign, and their 221 ,000 employees across the country.

Seminar topics include budgeting, how to make money work for you, wise credit use, how to achieve your goals through money management, and how to find the information you need to make informed decisions.

"Today's financial wor1d demands more knowledge and understanding than ever before. This program was developed to provide students with a solid foundation In financial basics so that they may pursue their goals, whatever they may be," said Michael Green, the CBA's Ontario Regional Director.

"As a Member of Parliament, I hear from young people that they are graduating from high school without a good understanding of financial basics," said Roy Cullen, MP Etobicoke North, "Whether you will be heading off to post-secondary studies,  starting a career in the workforce or building your own business, this information will help you make wise decisions about your financial future."

There's Something About Money is available to schools throughout the country. Some 45,000 students have attended more than 1500 sessions across the nation. Schools wishing to request a session can contact 1-800- 263-0231.

Students leave the classroom with an information kit of printed material but will also be able to continue their learning through the interactive activities available through the There's Something About Money website (http://www.yourmoney.cba.ca) .

 There's Something About Money was produced as part of the CBA'~s Building A Better Understanding  program. In addition to this seminar program there are 14 booklets on subjects such as managing money, buying a home, planning for retirement and saving for your children's education available through the CBA's website (http://www.cba.ca) or by calling the CBA's toll-free line (1-800-263-0231).

The CBA is an Industry association representing Canada's banks, both domestic and foreign, and their 221 ,000 employees across the country.

Seminar topics include budgeting, how to make money work for you, wise credit use, how to achieve your goals through money management, and how to find the information you need to make informed decisions.

"Today's financial wor1d demands more knowledge and understanding than ever before. This program was developed to provide students with a solid foundation In financial basics so that they may pursue their goals, whatever they may be," said Michael Green, the CBA's Ontario Regional Director.

"As a Member of Parliament, I hear from young people that they are graduating from high school without a good understanding of financial basics," said Roy Cullen, MP Etobicoke North, "Whether you will be heading off to post-secondary studies,  starting a career in the workforce or building your own business, this information will help you make wise decisions about your financial future."

There's Something About Money is available to schools throughout the country. Some 45,000 students have attended more than 1500 sessions across the nation. Schools wishing to request a session can contact 1-800- 263-0231.

Students leave the classroom with an information kit of printed material but will also be able to continue their learning through the interactive activities available through the There's Something About Money website (http://www.yourmoney.cba.ca) .

 There's Something About Money was produced as part of the CBA'~s Building A Better Understanding  program. In addition to this seminar program there are 14 booklets on subjects such as managing money, buying a home, planning for retirement and saving for your children's education available through the CBA's website (http://www.cba.ca) or by calling the CBA's toll-free line (1-800-263-0231).

The CBA is an Industry association representing Canada's banks, both domestic and foreign, and their 221 ,000 employees across the country.