The Canadian Resource Vault

Financial recovery involves more than numbers. This is a curated collection of trusted, free resources to help you access support, protect yourself, and take practical next steps.

You don't need to go through everything at once. Start wherever feels relevant, and take what's useful for you.

All resources are free and BC-focused where possible.

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Financial Planning

Scam Prevention

Financial Psychology

Financial Planning

Free, trustworthy guidance on the practical side of money.

No More Debts — Credit Counselling Society https://www.nomoredebts.org Non-profit credit counselling and debt help across Canada. Free and confidential.

Canadian Foundation for Financial Planning https://www.cffp.ca Free resources and access to volunteer financial planners across Canada.

FCAC — Financial Consumer Agency of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency.html Know your rights as a financial consumer in Canada.

FINANCIAL BETRAYAL & INTIMATE PARTNER FINANCIAL ABUSE

Canadian Bankers Association — Intimate Partner Violence & Financial Abuse (Canada-wide) https://cba.ca/ipv What financial abuse looks like in relationships and where to get help.

VictimLinkBC (BC only) 1-800-563-0808 | Text the same number. Available 24/7 in 150+ languages. Confidential support, safety planning and local referrals for victims of any crime, including financial abuse.

Ending Violence BC (BC only) https://endingviolence.org/need-help/ Directory of support services across BC for anyone experiencing financial or other forms of abuse.

Rise Women's Legal Centre (BC only) https://rise-legal-clinic.ca Free legal services for women in BC experiencing intimate partner violence, including financial abuse.

Legal Aid BC — Intimate Partner Violence Resources (BC only) https://info.legalaid.bc.ca/topic/abuse Legal information on recognizing abuse and your rights in BC.

REPORTING & LEGAL

Know where to go when you need to take action.

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (Canada-wide) https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca | 1-888-495-8501 Report scams and access victim resources. The national hub for fraud reporting.

Victim Services Canada (Canada-wide) https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/programs/victim-services.html Find local victim support services in your area.

Legal Aid BC (BC only) https://legalaid.bc.ca | 604-408-2172 Free legal help for qualifying individuals in British Columbia.

Consumer Protection BC (BC only) https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca File complaints and get guidance on financial deception in BC.

BC Securities Commission (BC only) https://www.bcsc.bc.ca Report investment fraud and get information about securities in BC.

OSFI (Canada-wide) https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca Report issues with federally regulated banks, insurers and financial institutions.

ELDER FINANCIAL PROTECTION

Resources for older adults and those who support them.

CNPEA — Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (Canada-wide) https://cnpea.ca Resources and support for the prevention of elder abuse across Canada.

Public Guardian and Trustee BC (BC only) https://www.trustee.bc.ca Protection and support for vulnerable or financially exploited adults in BC.

Seniors First BC (BC only) https://seniorsfirstbc.ca Legal help and advocacy for seniors experiencing abuse or exploitation in BC.

BANKING & CREDIT RECOVERY

Practical tools to protect and rebuild your financial footing.

Equifax Canada (Canada-wide) https://www.equifax.ca Monitor your credit report and place fraud alerts.

TransUnion Canada (Canada-wide) https://www.transunion.ca Check your credit and protect against identity theft.

CDIC — Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (Canada-wide) https://www.cdic.ca Understand how your deposits are protected in Canada.

Service Canada (Canada-wide) https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/portfolio/service-canada.html Government benefits and financial assistance programs.

Scam Prevention

Information to help you understand what happened — and protect yourself going forward.

The Little Black Book of Scams — Competition Bureau of Canada https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/04333.html A comprehensive guide to every major scam type in Canada. Essential reading.

Stand Against Scams — Canadian Anti-Scam Coalition https://www.standagainstscams.ca Tools to spot, stop and report scams nationally.

Financial Abuse Toolkit — Brain Injury Society of Toronto https://www.bist.ca Identifying and responding to financial abuse — useful for families and caregivers.

Fraud Prevention Toolkit for Older Adults — Canadian Bankers Association https://cba.ca Essential resources for older adults and their families to protect assets.

Pyramid Scams Explained — Competition Bureau of Canada https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/02700.html How pyramid schemes work and how to protect yourself.

Financial Planning

Scam Prevention