30 teams scheduled to compete with special guest, former Toronto Maple Leaf goalie, Curtis Joseph

TORONTO, April 13, 2017 /CNW/ - As a showcase event for the 'Talk With Our Kids About Money' program, downtown Toronto will be the scene of a regional Money Fair competition between about 30 teams of students from Burlington and Toronto.

The event is being held on Tuesday, April 18, the day before the cross-Canada 'Talk With Our Kids About Money Day'. The program, created by the Canadian Foundation for Economic Education (CFEE), and supported by Scotiabank, is designed to get teachers and parents engaged in helping young Canadians learn more about money and personal finances to prepare for their financial futures. In 2016, over 500,000 young people and 5,000 schools across Canada participated in 'Talk with Our kids About Money Day'.

About CFEE
CFEE is a federally chartered, non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1974, that works to improve economic and financial literacy and enterprising capability. CFEE works collaboratively with ministries and departments of education along with school boards, schools, educators, and teacher associations. CFEE also engages in activities to support and assist newcomers and past immigrants to Canada, and the general public including print resources, videos, workshops, and online resources. Overall, CFEE aspires to help Canadians of all ages be better prepared to undertake their economic roles, responsibilities, and decisions with confidence and competence.

Scotiabank 
At Scotiabank, we aim to support organizations that are committed to helping young people reach their full potential. Young people are our future leaders and Scotiabank's goal is to help ensure that they have the necessary skills and resources they need to support their success. Together with our employees, the Bank supports causes at a grassroots level. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, in 2016, Scotiabank contributed more than $70 million to help our communities around the world.

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