Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance), Friday participated in the Junior Economic Club of Canada’s second annual Bay Street Boot Camp to highlight the importance of financial literacy for students.

Sorenson was joined by Financial Literacy Leader Jane Rooney as part of an expert panel of judges to which students pitched a business plan.

“These inspiring students are getting a head start on the life-long learning that is needed for Canadians to achieve their financial goals. The Junior Economic Club’s Boot Camp program is an excellent example of the grassroots initiatives needed to strengthen financial literacy and set the foundation for a stronger economy,” says Rooney.

The primary mandate of the Junior Economic Club of Canada is to educate and inspire Canadian youth to become financially literate.

The Club is hosting a five-day Boot Camp for students aged 15 to 17 designed to explore how financial literacy contributes to both financial and personal success.

“I can’t believe how bright and engaged these young students are. I think the judges will be extremely impressed with the creativity and vision of the business plans being presented this year,” says Rhiannon Traill, president of the Junior Economic Club of Canada.