In the aftermath of the holiday spending season, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is reminding Canadians of the importance of spending, saving and investing wisely.
To mark the end of its year-long educational campaign, “This is your life… for better or for worse”, the CSA is announcing the winners of a contest that promoted the importance of saving and informed investing.
Fourteen Canadians from each province and territory were selected from a draw to win a signed, framed print of Lynn Johnston’s comic strip, For Better
or For Worse.
Grand prize winner Paula Bonacci of Vaughan, Ont. will also be awarded $2,000 in addition to the print.
The other winners are:
- Shirley Hall, Edmonton;
- Jorgen Gronfeldt, Kugluktuk, Nunavut;
- Gerry Copeman, Surrey, B.C;
- Anne deMercado, Ottawa;
- Doreen Magee, Winnipeg;
- Janice Ellis, Tyne Valley, PEI;
- Candice McIntyre, Charter Settlement, N.B.;
- Lisa Winter, Caronport, Sask.;
- Tammy Power, Tor’s Cove, Nfld.;
- Gisèle Caron, Matane, Que.;
- Susan Jerrot, Bedford, N.S.;
- Barb Schan, Whitehorse;
- Chris Garven, Inuvik, NWT.
The CSA created the campaign in response to research showing that major life events like getting married, starting a family, planning retirement or receiving a financial windfall motivate people to seek out investment information.
“When you are faced with financial decisions, careful research beforehand can help you protect your money,” said Jean St-Gelais, chairman of the CSA and president & CEO of the Autorité des marchés financiers. “The CSA offers free resources to help you make informed decisions.”
The campaign Web site was showcased through online partnerships, lifestyle events, and in movie theatres across Canada. More than 38,000 Canadians visited the Web site to register for the contest and access free investing resources.
In addition, site visitors shared 5,489 tips for investing wisely, which the CSA will work into future campaigns.