For young people planning their futures, financial confidence can open doors to education, employment and long-term financial well-being. Yet students in under-resourced communities often have fewer opportunities to develop these skills, creating barriers as they navigate important financial decisions and life milestones.
Each year, IG releases its Financial Confidence Index, which measures Canadians' overall financial confidence and financial well-being. The ninth annual Index, released on November 3, 2026 found that while overall confidence levels remained unchanged from the previous year, a clear divide persists between Canadians who are financially secure and those facing ongoing financial challenges.
Closing this gap starts with ensuring people have access to financial knowledge and support early in life. By helping young people build financial skills and confidence, community organizations can play an important role in creating stronger financial futures.
How Pathways to Education and IG are making a difference
To help address this need, IG proudly partners with Pathways to Education to help students overcome the barriers to high school graduation.
Delivered by the Community Education Development Association in Winnipeg, the Pathways Program supports students throughout their high school journey, helping them stay in school and prepare for future success. During the 2025-2026 school year, Pathways Winnipeg supported 345 students.
The impact of this support reaches far beyond the classroom, helping students build the skills, confidence and connections they need to pursue their goals. Through its support of Pathways Winnipeg, IG is helping strengthen communities by investing in the potential of future generations.
Building financial well-being across Canada
IG’s partnership with Pathways is just one example of how our Empower Your Tomorrow community program is helping individuals and families build stronger financial futures. By working alongside trusted community partners across coast to coast, we're helping more people access the tools, knowledge and support they need to build lasting financial confidence.
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