Launch of the Financial Literacy Program : Bons comptes, bons amis!

Winnipeg, September 2023 – Today, the Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM) , Apprentissage Illimité, Caisse Groupe Financier and the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM) are proud to announce the launch of the Literacy Program Bons comptes, bons amis!  Thanks to this collaboration between renowned organizations of Manitoba Francophonie, a Bons comptes, bons amis! Kit will be given to each school of the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM).

The Bons comptes, bons amis! Program is a collection of books and teaching guides for students aged 9 to 12 that address financial literacy and citizenship education to foster personal and community success while creating a more sustainable world. This initiative will enable schools, teachers, and parents to provide young people with the tools to understand financial concepts in a fun and educational way, helping to forge informed and responsible citizens.

« Financial literacy is integral to young people’s success and a golden opportunity to develop critical thinking. We are delighted to collaborate with CDEM, Caisse Financial Group and DSFM to facilitate the implementation of the Bons comptes, bons amis program in Manitoba’s French-language schools,” said Carole Freynet-Gagné, CEO and Director of Development at Apprentissage illimité.

For more information about the Bons comptes, bons amis! Program or to purchase your kit now, visit the Apprentissage Illimité web site.

For more information, please contact:

Irina Ivanov Bissonnette, Marketing and Communications Director
Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM)
(204) 797-7121
iivanov@cdem.com