Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada is responsible for protecting the rights and interests of consumers of financial products and services. It supervises federally regulated financial entities, such as banks, and strengthens the financial literacy of Canadians.
We are a federal agency that works to keep Canada’s financial system safe and strong.
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Supervise
Supervising the compliance of federally regulated financial entities with consumer protection measures set out in legislation, public commitments and codes of conduct.
Educate
Educating Canadians and strengthening their financial literacy through online information, tools and resources.
Filing a complaint about financial products and services
Steps for making a complaint to a bank or other federally regulated financial institution.
Accepting card payments
Merchants' rights, how card payments work, choosing a service provider.
Managing your money
Budgeting, banking, money transfers, insurance and planning your finances at different life stages.
Debt and borrowing
Managing debt, credit reports, mortgages, credit cards, loans, lines of credit and more.
Research and Data Exchange (RDX)
Access and share research, data, and initiatives on financial literacy and consumer protection.
Financial literacy in Canada
National Financial Literacy Strategy, wellness in the workplace, newsletter, committees.
Corporate reports
Research and industry reviews
Financial tools and calculators
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About Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
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FCAC Newsletter Spotlight
Read the conversation with Jaspal Matharu, Director of Supervision at FCAC.
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