All courses are free, open to the community at large and offered via Zoom, while some are also offered in person
TAX CREDITS AND BENEFITS FOR 65+
October 6 : 1:30-3:30pm
Seniors/Caregivers
- Most common type of income
- OAS recovery tax
- Pension income splitting
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan
- GST/HST
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
- Canada caregiver credit (CCC)
- Medical expenses
- Home accessibility expenses
- Tools and Online service – CRA
- Volunteer Program (ITAVP)
- Be scam smart
Presented by Genius Rofiq – Visibiité Québec
(On-Line and In Person)
MENTAL HEALTH – EXPLORING LOCAL RESOURCES
October 13th : 1:30-3:30pm
In this workshop, we will explore the ways in which mental health challenges and mental illness can impact our lives or those of our loved ones, and discuss some of the common misconceptions and stigmas that are associated with these issues. We will also explore some of the tools, strategies and local community resources that can be used to manage mental health challenges, including self-care practices, therapapeutic services and social support organizations.
Presented by Laura Bustamante
(Online and in person)
HEALTHY AGING
October 20th : 1:30-3:30pm
Learn about how brain healthy activities such as physical activity, cognitive stimulation, social engagement, nutrition, sleep, self-care and stress management/mindfulness can help you to maximize your cognitive reserve and keep you active, connected, engaged and stimulated as you age!
Presented by Erica Botner
(Online only)
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INVESTING – MAKING GOOD DECISIONS
October 27th : 1:30-3:30pm
This course will explore the extent to which our emotions tend to impact our investment decisions and how they often get in the way of financial success. It will take you through common behavioral biases and their potential impact on investment decision-making, and techniques for combating these biases so that you’re equipped to make the best decisions.
Presented by Guillaume Bernardi – DD Humes
(Online and in person)
DISABILITY TAX CREDITS AND BENEFITS
November 3rd : 1:30-3:30pm
Persons with a physical or mental disability
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
- Canadian caregiver credit (CCC)
- Home accessibility expenses
- Disability supports deduction
- Child disability benefit (CDB)
- Registered Disability Savings Plan
- Medical Expenses
- Tools and Online service – CRA
- Volunteer Program (ITAVP)
- Be Scam Smart
Presented by Genius Rofiq – Visibilité Québec
(Online and in person)
English
French
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Dutch
German
Italian
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish