Frauds and scams hurt large numbers of Canadians each year. Learn how to protect yourself from frauds and keep your information safe.
This session is taught by a Chartered Professional Accountant through the BCCPA Association.
Join us in person at the library or online via Zoom. All registered attendees will receive the Zoom link. The session will not be recorded.
Develop your understanding of Canadian Tax Law in order to reduce the amount of personal tax you pay. You’ll learn how to maximize deductions, use all available tax credits, and reduce your income subject to tax.
This session is taught by a Chartered Professional Accountant through the BCCPA Association.
Join us in person at the library or online via Zoom. All registered participants will receive the Zoom link.
Are you new to Canada and want to make a strong financial foundation for yourself and your family? Join us to learn some financial basics (budgeting, cash flow, financial planning) and the Canadian process for investing and planning for a financial future.
This session is led by a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) from the CPA of British Columbia organization.
Join a CPA from the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC to learn about the art of budgeting, stretching your retirement resources, and understanding your sources of retirement income. The facilitator will outline the three stages of retirement and give you some tools and resources to help you in managing your retirement budget. Bring your questions!
This session will be offered in person at the library or you can join online via Zoom. All registered attendees will receive the Zoom link.
Has “writing a will” been on your to-do list for a long time? It’s a vital document to ensure your wishes are respected when you die. This workshop presented by Family Services Vancouver, outlines the major elements in a will, the timeliness of preparing one, the benefits of having a will, and also suggests opportunities to help ensure your intentions are fulfilled.
This workshop will be offered in person and online via Zoom. All registrants will receive the Zoom link before the event. Please note, it will not be recorded.
Free support from someone with lived experience to find:
No registration necessary.
Drop-in Wednesdays at the library from 11-2.
Want to find out more about the concepts and basics of income tax? Come and learn how to file online, how filing taxes is key to accessing benefits and credits and how to prepare for tax season. This workshop is for people who are interested in preparing their own taxes.
This program is presented live, in person, or streamed online via Zoom. All registered attendees will receive the Zoom link. Unfortunately the program will not be recorded for later viewing.
Presented in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
Each year Canadians lose an estimated $100 million to scams. It’s unfortunate that we need to think about protecting ourselves from scams, but it’s good to prepare ourselves against this kind of theft. This workshop introduces ways you can protect yourself from phishing scams, identity theft, and banking scams as well as what to do if you have been scammed.
This program is presented live, in person, or streamed online via Zoom. All registered attendees will receive the Zoom link. Unfortunately the program will not be recorded for later viewing.
Presented in partnership with Family Services of Greater Vancouver.
Are you ready to register to receive CPP but not sure where to start? We will have E.Fry (Elizabeth Fry Society) will be in the Library offering assistance with Canada Pension Plan (CPP) applications. This includes helping you navigate the application process, ensuring all required documentation is completed, and answering any questions about eligibility and benefits. We’ll also provide information on additional resources that may complement CPP benefits.
Registration is preferred, but not required.
Has “writing a will” been on your to-do list for a long time? It’s a vital document to ensure your wishes are respected when you die. This workshop presented by Family Services Vancouver, outlines the major elements in a will, the timeliness of preparing one, the benefits of having a will, and also suggests opportunities to help ensure your intentions are fulfilled.
This workshop will be offered in person and online via Zoom. All registrants will receive the Zoom link before the event. Please note, it will not be recorded.