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Protecting your deposits. That's what we do.
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Soon the kids will be home for the holidays! 🏠
Comfort, joy, togetherness… and then:
“We’re bored!” 😩
No worries — our website has online and at-home activities to keep young minds busy! 🧠
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#BoredomBusters

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December 18, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Santa's not the only one checking lists this holiday season 🎅
Take a look at our member list to see if you bank with a CDIC member institution: https://www.cdic.ca/depositors/list-of-members/
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December 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Don’t fall for these common financial myths: https://www.cdic.ca/articles/common-financial-myths/
Don’t fall for these common financial myths
When it comes to offering financial advice, it can be hard to know what’s true. Learn about four common financial myths worth dispelling.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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CDIC is proud to share its Accessibility Plan for 2026–2028, in response to the Federal Government’s Accessible Canada Act (ACA):
https://www.cdic.ca/accessibility/
Accessibility
CDIC is dedicated to being accessible to all Canadians. This includes making our workplace, and our activities and services accessible to people with disabilities.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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What is a HISA? Are they eligible for CDIC protection? What is a HISA? Are they eligible for CDIC protection?
Learn more about HISAs: https://www.cdic.ca/depositors/whats-covered/high-interest-savings-account-hisa/
Graphic that says What is a HISA? A High Interest Savings Account (HISA) is a savings account that can offer a higher interest rate than a regular savings account. Swipe to learn more Graphic that says How CDIC insures HISAs: When held at a CDIC member institution and in an insured category, HISA deposits may be eligible for CDIC protection. However, not all HISAs are eligible for CDIC protection. Swipe to learn more. Graphic that says: Eligible deposits held in HISAs are combined with other eligible deposits in the same insured category for a total possible protection of $100,000 per category, per member institution. Learn more on CDIC’s website.
December 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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7 things you should know about deposit insurance
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7 things you should know about deposit insurance
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December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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How are your savings protected? https://www.cdic.ca/articles/how-are-your-savings-protected/
How are your savings protected?
With all the changes and uncertainty over the last few years, one thing you shouldn’t have to worry about is whether your money is safe.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Thinking of buying a GIC? Here are five things to know: https://www.cdic.ca/articles/five-things-to-know-about-gic/
Thinking of buying a GIC? Here are five things to know
If you are looking for an investment option that provides a guaranteed return, a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) may be a good choice.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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What is a HISA? Are they eligible for CDIC protection? Click here to find out: https://www.cdic.ca/depositors/whats-covered/high-interest-savings-account-hisa/
High Interest Savings Account (HISA)
A High Interest Savings Account (HISA) is a savings account that can offer a higher interest rate than a regular savings account. It can be another way to grow savings without locking in for a specifi...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Take the CDIC pop quiz!
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Take the CDIC pop quiz!
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December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Fintechs are not CDIC members. We do not protect your funds held by a fintech unless they place them as eligible deposits with a CDIC member institution. See the ways a fintech can deposit your money: https://www.cdic.ca/depositors/whats-covered/fintechs/
Fintechs
CDIC deposit protection may apply to eligible deposits managed by fintechs, depending on how and where the funds are kept. As more fintechs emerge, it might be unclear if your money is eligible for CD...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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What is a GIC? Learn more: https://www.cdic.ca/depositors/whats-covered/guaranteed-investment-certificates-gics/ #GICs
Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs)
What you need to know about Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and CDIC coverage.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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IMPORTANT REMINDER: CDIC does not ask for financial, personal or confidential information by telephone, letter mail, email or fax. Learn more: https://www.cdic.ca/news-and-events/scams-fraud/
Scams and fraud
For your protection, it’s important to stay vigilant and be aware of the types of scams and fraudulent products being used in Canada.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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CDIC is dedicated to being accessible to all Canadians. This includes making our workplace, and our activities and services accessible to people with disabilities.
Learn more: https://www.cdic.ca/accessibility/
#IDPWD
Accessibility
CDIC is dedicated to being accessible to all Canadians. This includes making our workplace, and our activities and services accessible to people with disabilities.
www.cdic.ca
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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❄️ Snow much to do, snow little time!❄️ Winter's here and it's the perfect time to cozy up and learn about your CDIC coverage. Stop by our website to learn more, then kick back and chill out: https://www.cdic.ca/depositors/whats-covered/
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December 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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💬💰Start a conversation about money with your family.
Download printable Money Conversation Cards, and spark discussion with questions that are sometimes serious, often fun but always thoughtful.
See our website 👉 https://bit.ly/48YbL46
#FLM2025 #TalkMoney
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Stay vigilant against counterfeiters this holiday season.

FEEL, LOOK, TILT and FLIP your bank notes to spot fakes

👉Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oqaIhz

#stayvigilant #quicktricks #itonlytakesseconds
November 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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While November may be coming to an end, that doesn't mean that the financial fun has to stop!
Follow us on social media or visit our website to stay informed: https://www.cdic.ca/
#FLM2025 #TalkMoney
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November 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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How do RESPs work?
https://www.cdic.ca/articles/get-schooled-about-resp/
#FLM2025
Get schooled: Learn more about RESPs
If you are planning pursue post-secondary education, you may want to consider opening a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).
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November 28, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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Build a financially confident future and greater peace of mind for yourself! Learn how to build a better budget: https://www.cdic.ca/articles/building-a-better-budget/
#FLM2025
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November 26, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Did you know? In the unlikely event that a Canadian financial institution fails, consumers are protected by a variety of compensation plans.
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Learn more: https://www.cdic.ca/about/partners/canadian-financial-services-consumer-protection/ #FLM2025
Collective Strength
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November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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On November 18, 2025, CDIC's held its Annual Public Meeting. Watch the audio-visual presentation ▶️ https://youtu.be/448ML4X_ea4?si=oY7LbdGNu8MnoXys
2025 Annual Public Meeting
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November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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When it comes to offering financial advice, it seems everyone’s an expert these days. But it can be hard to know what’s true and worth listening to.
For help cutting through all the noise, here are four common financial myths worth dispelling: https://bit.ly/4oVGunH
#FLM2025
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November 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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CDIC 101 – Everything you should know.
https://www.canadianmoneysaver.ca/blog/cdic-101-everything-you-should-know
CDIC 101 – Everything you should know. - Canadian MoneySaver
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November 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Fintechs are not CDIC members. We do not protect your funds held by a fintech unless they are placed as eligible deposits with a CDIC member institution.
See the ways a fintech can deposit your money: https://www.cdic.ca/depositors/whats-covered/fintechs/
#CDICExplained #FLM2025
Fintechs
CDIC deposit protection may apply to eligible deposits managed by fintechs, depending on how and where the funds are kept. As more fintechs emerge, it might be unclear if your money is eligible for CD...
www.cdic.ca
November 21, 2025 at 9:07 PM