1. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): Very useful video about Benefits and Credits, available in 12 different languages (+ transcripts):
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/cra-multimedia-library/individuals-video-gallery/benefits-credits-newcomers-canada.html

2. Canada Child Benefit (CCB): Overview and how to apply. The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment for eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview.html

3. CRA: Child and family benefits calculator:
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-family-benefits-calculator.html

4. Free Income Tax Clinics:
Volunteer-run tax clinics operate yearly, hosted by community organization. Many have multilingual volunteers. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html

5. CRA: Form to authorize a representative:
This form is used to authorize someone to speak to CRA on your behalf. https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t1013.html

Financial Literacy:
1. ABC Life Literacy Canada: A non-profit organization that aims to strengthen organizations that promote adult learning with high-quality introductory learning materials and resources written in clear language. https://abclifeliteracy.ca/financial-literacy/

They have workbooks and through AURA can arrange workshops for families or small groups. The workshops cover one workbook. Click here to download the workbooks: Workbook 1 (in English, in Arabic) Workbook 2 (in English, in Arabic)

2. Government of Canada - Financial literacy programs:
Educational materials to help students and adults increase their financial knowledge and skills. https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-literacy-programs.html

e-Learning videos — Financial Basics: https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/financial-basics/financial-basics-videos.html

3. Smart SAVER: This online resource is about RESPs (available in languages by clicking on “Select Your Language” top left). https://www.smartsaver.org/index.shtml

4. WoodGreen’s Financial Empowerment Services provide free information, counselling and support to low-income members of the community who have financial challenges.https://www.woodgreen.org/services/programs/financial-empowerment/

5. Access Alliance: Financial Literacy Supports and Financial Coaching:
https://accessalliance.ca/programs-services/community-programs/financial-literacy/