Thrifty Thursdays: A Newcomer’s Guide to Canadian Finances

Date:
September 10, 2026
Time:
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Helping you prepare financially for life in Canada!

Financial Aid and Awards presents Thrifty Thursdays, a series of workshops to help you stay on track financially.   

A Newcomer’s Guide to Canadian Finances is presented by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE) to help you prepare financially for life in Canada as an international student. During this workshop, you will learn: 

  • what kind of expenses to expect 
  • how banking and credit work for international students 
  • ways to earn income 
  • how to file your taxes 
  • and much more! 

This event is offered online only. Registration is required for all attendees using the Register button.  


We have even MORE rewards to help you learn AND save!

Workshop Draws

For anyone who attends the full workshop and fills out the feedback form within 1 hour of the workshop, will be entered in a draw for a $100 PC grocery gift card.* Draws will be 2 hours after the workshop and successful recipients will be notified by email!

*Read official contest rules and regulations

Semesterly Rewards

Attend four workshops in a semester to:

  • be entered for a chance to win $250 on your ONEcard each semester**,
  • receive a Financial Literacy badge to display on LinkedIn, and
  • receive a Financial Literacy co-curricular record.

**Read official contest rules and regulations

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