Financial & Legal Resources
Public Legal Education
Our office has publications of plain-language information and training materials regarding poverty issues and legislative changes. We also provide presentations and systemic consultations on low-income issues.
Contact us if you need a referral or aren’t sure where to start.
Wills and Power of Attorney
An excellent Zoom Webinar at LIFE*SPIN online with hosts, Joshua Whitelaw Rudolph and Rebecca Timm from Western Law (2021). They discuss the importance of having a Will and Powers of Attorney as well as basic fundamentals.
"Will Fundaments & Power of Attorney" Information Webinar (Recorded April 2021)
MONEY SMARTS
LIFE*SPIN Publication on the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Who can get one, How to get one and What are the advantages. It covers the definition of a disability by the CRA and process of getting a RDSP if under the age of 49. Benefits may include $1,000 + government matching of up to 3 times of the contribution made without affecting any type of assistance you may be on.
LIFE*SPIN Publication on the Registered Education Savings Plan. Who can get one, How to get one and What are the advantages. Your child may be eligible for $500 towards their education without it affecting any type of assistance you may be getting, and without making any contributions whatsoever. However, if you do contribute the government may match up to 40% of your contribution! A win-win for you and your family!
VIDEO: Registered Education Savings Plan (with RIS Investment Specialist, Taylor Wilson)
LIFE*SPIN Webinar with special guest and RESP expert, Taylor Wilson, RIS Investment Specialist / Coach , from Libro Credit Union. Taylor explains the ins and outs of the RESP.
VIDEO: Workshop: Benefits To Saving In A RESP (Recorded February 2022)
The Ken Palmer High School Music Bursary
In partnership with Forest City London Music Awards, we adopted this memorial music bursary in honour of Ken Palmer, in 2015. It was created back in 2014 to encourage young musicians in High School to pursue a music education at a post secondary level.
Read more about the bursary, how to apply, and its previous winners.
Donate here to the help keep the musical education legacy of Ken Palmer alive.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
LIFE*SPIN provides free assistance to file income taxes for low-income individuals, for current and past years. This service is provided to those individuals and families who earn a modest income, visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s website to see if you qualify. We are pleased to have our Tax Specialist assisting anyone who needs their income taxes completed for the current and/or prior tax years. This is part of the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).