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Media Coverage
Featuring the Credit Counselling Society
Our counsellors, educators, and leadership are often called on by media outlets across Canada to provide insight and guidance on topics relating to debt, budgeting, and managing finances better. This is a key part of the work we do in helping Canadians achieve financial wellbeing through education and expert advice. Explore a selection of recent articles, publications, and interviews featuring our staff.
National
Navigating the Transition From CERB to EI
Global News interviews President & CEO Scott Hannah for some helpful tips and advice as CERB transitions to EI.
Financial Literacy Month: Making Sense of Your Money
Global News asks Director of Counselling Isaiah Chan about how to make informed money decisions.
10 Strategies to Help You Pay Off Your Credit Card
MoneySense interviews President & CEO Scott Hannah for tips to bring down your credit card balance.
Podcasts
Gifting Financial Courage
Certified Financial Planner Shaun Maslyk interviews President & CEO Scott Hannah about how CCS has helped hundreds of thousands of Canadians.
See Non-Profit Credit Counsellors
Insolvency Counsellor Beau Humphreys interviews Director of Education Stacy Yanchuk-Oleksy about the benefits of seeing a non-profit credit counsellor.
British Columbia
Money Management Tips for Post-Secondary Students
Global News interviews Director of Counselling Isaiah Chan on money management for returning students.
Use CERB Aid Extension to Plan for Tax & Debt Obligations
The Vancouver Sun asks President & CEO Scott Hannah about what to prioritize financially as the CERB ends.
BC Government Seeking Unpaid MSP Premiums Totalling $422M
CBC seeks President & CEO Scott Hannah’s expertise on funds owed from unpaid MSP premiums.
Alberta
Mortgage Deferrals, Arrears Way Up as Economic Downturn Continues
CTV speaks with Financial Educator Mark Kalinowski on what to do as deferrals increase during COVID-19.
Post-Secondary Graduates Struggle to Pay Student Loans
Global News gets advice from Financial Educator Mark Kalinowski on priorities for students struggling with payments.
What to Do as the CERB Transitions to EI
CTV interviews Financial Educator Mark Kalinowski about transitioning from the CERB to Ei and what to watch out for.
Saskatchewan
Tackling Post-Holiday Debt to Help Battle 'Blue Monday'
Global News interviews Credit Counsellor Tanis Ell about advice on dealing with post-holiday bills.
Action Needed on Payday Loans: ACORN
CTV asks Credit Counsellor Mary Castillo about the dangers of payday loans.
Saskatchewan Residents Living Paycheque-to-Paycheque
Credit Counsellor Tanis Ell provides money management tips for those struggling financially.
Manitoba
Concerns Over Debt During COVID-19 Pandemic
Global News interviews President & CEO Scott Hannah on what Manitobans can do financially during COVID-19.
Deferring Payments, Mortgages and Investment Opportunities
Global News gets answers to important COVID-19 financial questions from Credit Counsellor Sandra Fry.
Manitobans Scrambling for Record-Breaking $70M Lotto Max Jackpot
Global News speaks with Credit Counsellor Sandra Fry about what you could do with a $70M jackpot.
Ontario
1-in-4 Canadians Say They Can't Afford the Holidays This Year
CTV asks Financial Educator Mark Kalinowski for suggestions to save money this holiday season.
Ontario Woman Caught Up in Romance Scam Loses Life Savings
CTV interviews Financial Educator Anne Arbour on the increasing risks of cyber fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial Life After CERB May Be Rocky
The Toronto Sun speaks with Director of Education Stacy Yanchuk-Oleksy about what Canadians should do post-CERB.
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