BCSC staff ambassadors tour the province, helping people to protect themselves from fraud and unsuitable investments. Our goal is to enable BC investors to develop critical thinking skills so they can become more informed of the steps they should take to protect themselves when investing.
Where we are this month
New Westminster
Be Fraud Aware seminar
February 19
Private event
Surrey
Focus on Seniors Forum
February 23
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cloverdale Recreation Centre, Surrey
This event is free for all seniors – focusing on an English speaking audience.
This forum will raise awareness of issues impacting seniors as well as provide valuable information about legal, safety, and support resources available to seniors and their caregivers in Surrey.
Lunch will be provided. Lots of great prizes!
Seating is limited, so please register at:
- 604-501-5100 (8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday)
- Any City of Surrey Community or Seniors’ Centre
- www.surrey.ca/register
Vancouver
Zoomer show
February 23 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
February 24 – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Visit BCSC InvestRight Booth and learn how to protect yourself from investment fraud. While you are there pose for a free photo at a dream vacation spot and we’ll send you the photo after the show.
Vancouver Convention Centre, 1055 Canada Place
Cost at the door: 1 ticket – $8 plus HST; 2 tickets – $15 plus HST; Group rate 5 – $25 plus HST
CARP members get in free with membership card
For more information go to http://www.zoomershow.ca/van/index.html
You can download a free ticket before the show here: http://zoomershow.ca/van/img/ZoomerShow2013_webticket_12102012_sunlife.jpg
We present to various service clubs such as Rotary, Probus, Newcomers, women’s groups, seniors’ organizations, and other networks. If your group of 20 or more would like to have the BCSC come and present, please contact:
Anne Rutherglen
Program Manager, Outreach
Communications & Education
Email:arutherglen[at]bcsc.bc.ca
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