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This PEI bill designates the third full week of November each year as Financial Literacy Week.
Key Changes
- Officially designates the third full week of November as Financial Literacy Week in Prince Edward Island
- Gives the designated Minister discretionary authority to share financial education information and tools with residents
- Allows the Minister to hold or support events recognizing Financial Literacy Week
- Authorizes promotion of Financial Literacy Week in schools, workplaces, and communities
Gotchas
- All Ministerial actions under the bill are discretionary ('may'), meaning the government is not legally required to take any specific action during Financial Literacy Week
- The bill does not allocate any funding or create any new programs, making its impact dependent on voluntary government action
- There is no enforcement mechanism or accountability measure to ensure the week is meaningfully observed
Who's Affected
- PEI residents generally, particularly those seeking financial education resources
- Students and schools in Prince Edward Island
- Workplaces and employers in the province
- The provincial Minister designated to administer the Act
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Gotchas
- All Ministerial actions under the bill are discretionary ('may'), meaning the government is not legally required to take any specific action during Financial Literacy Week
- The bill does not allocate any funding or create any new programs, making its impact dependent on voluntary government action
- There is no enforcement mechanism or accountability measure to ensure the week is meaningfully observed
Summary
This Prince Edward Island bill creates an official Financial Literacy Week, observed during the third full week of November every year. The goal is to encourage financial education and awareness among residents across schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the province. The bill gives the responsible Minister the authority — but not the obligation — to take actions in support of the week, such as sharing financial education resources, organizing or supporting related events, and promoting the week in various settings. It was introduced as a private member's bill by MLA Hilton MacLennan in 2026. The bill is largely symbolic and awareness-focused, establishing a recognized week rather than creating new programs, funding, or legal requirements.
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