About Us
Meet the team behind Financial Literacy for New Canadians
Our Story
Financial Literacy for New Canadians was founded in 2020 by a group of finance professionals who recognized a significant gap in the resources available to newcomers navigating Canada's complex financial system.
Many of our team members are immigrants themselves, who experienced firsthand the challenges of understanding Canadian banking, investing, tax systems, and building credit from scratch in a new country.
Our mission is to provide clear, accessible financial education tailored specifically to the needs of newcomers to Canada. We believe that financial literacy is a critical component of successful integration and long-term prosperity in Canadian society.
Through our blog, resources, and community workshops, we've helped thousands of new Canadians make informed financial decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and build strong financial foundations for their future in Canada.
Our Mission
Education
Provide clear, jargon-free financial education tailored to the unique needs of newcomers to Canada.
Community
Build a supportive community where newcomers can share experiences and learn from each other's financial journeys.
Empowerment
Empower newcomers with the knowledge and tools to make confident financial decisions in their new home.
Financial Success
Help newcomers build wealth and achieve financial security through informed investing and financial planning.
Our Team
Priya Sharma
Founder & Financial Educator
Former investment advisor who immigrated from India in 2015. Passionate about making financial education accessible to all newcomers.
Mei-Ling Chen
Tax Specialist
CPA with 10+ years of experience specializing in cross-border taxation and helping newcomers navigate Canadian tax regulations.
David Okonkwo
Investment Strategist
Certified Financial Planner with expertise in helping newcomers build investment portfolios suited to their unique situations and goals.
Sofia Rodriguez
Credit & Banking Specialist
Former banking executive with specialized knowledge in helping newcomers establish credit and navigate Canadian banking systems.
Ahmed Hassan
Real Estate & Mortgage Advisor
Experienced mortgage broker specializing in helping newcomers understand housing markets and secure their first homes in Canada.
Our Impact
What Our Community Says
"Before finding this resource, I was completely lost trying to understand RRSPs and TFSAs. The clear explanations and personalized advice helped me set up my first investments within weeks of arriving in Canada."
Carlos M.
Recent immigrant from Brazil
"The tax guides saved me thousands of dollars in my first year in Canada. I had no idea about the credits available to newcomers until I found this incredible resource."
Aisha K.
Moved from Nigeria in 2022
"As someone who arrived with no credit history, building a financial foundation seemed impossible. The credit-building strategies I learned here helped me qualify for a mortgage just 2 years after arriving in Canada."
Jian L.
Permanent resident since 2021
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