The Bluefield High School student participated in the “Financial Fitness Challenge,” an on-line contest featuring questions and information on budgeting, saving and investing. Student winners were randomly selected from eligible quiz participants.

“It is very important for young people to develop good financial habits. They are approaching an age where they will soon be responsible for earning and handling their own money,” said Minister Greenan. “This contest provides a fun tool to help them learn about financial matters of particular interest to them.”

The “Financial Fitness Challenge” is sponsored annually by the Canadian Securities Administrators and is administered locally through the Prince Edward Island Securities Office, Office of the Attorney General. More information about the fitness challenge, and other money matters of interest to young people, can be found at the website: www.FinancialFitnessChallenge.ca

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) works to improve the financial literacy of youth. The Prince Edward Island Securities Office works to protect Island investors from unfair, improper or fraudulent practices in the marketplace. More information available on their website: www.gov.pe.ca/securities