Business, Finance, & Employment Resources

Business

East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce: looking to shop local? The East Gwillimbury Chamber of Commerce has a list of local businesses you can browse through.

The Entrepreneur Hub: an ecosystem of entrepreneurial resources, including mentorship, access to networks, and co-working space for collaboration put forward by East Gwillimbury, Georgina, and York University.

Finance

Canadian Banking Basics: easy to digest guides for opening bank accounts, banking as a senior or newcomer, navigating debt, and more.

Canadian Financial Literacy Database: resources, events, tools and information on budgeting, money management, insurance, saving, investing, and taxes from various Canadian organizations.

Get Smarter About Money: an Ontario Securities Commission that provides independent financial tools to help make better financial decisions.

Government of Canada Financial Tools and Calculators: tools to help you choose a bank account and credit card, including budget and mortgage calculators.

Money Matters: free introductory financial literacy program for adult learners, including those with indigenous backgrounds and those with diverse abilities, that has been delivered to Canadians since 2011 and has reached over 80,000 adults.

Money Saver Podcast: hosted by journalist Ellen Roseman and Canadian MoneySaver Editor-in-Chief Lana Sanichar. Learn how to make smart choices at every stage of your life, safeguard your interests, and protect yourself from poor advice. The goal is to help you save money and increase your assets.

Employment

Employment and Social Development Canada: general overview of the financial programs available for Canadians.

Employment Insurance Application: application link for EI regular benefits.

Government of Canada Job Bank Tool: free resource provided by the Government of Canada that tracks job postings and average requirements for certain positions across the country.