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Canada's Bill C-15: Empowering Financial Freedom for Abuse Survivors

2/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

In 2026, Canada will advance open banking via Bill C-15 to give consumers control over financial data.
The framework would enable secure sharing of financial data with third parties, addressing economic abuse.
Many women lack access to financial resources because of controlling partners.
Open banking could empower survivors by giving direct access to their data without the abuser's consent.
Implementation will require trauma-informed protocols and support from community organizations.

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Story summary

In 2026, Canada will advance open banking via Bill C-15 to give consumers control over financial data.
The framework would enable secure sharing of financial data with third parties, addressing economic abuse.
Many women lack access to financial resources because of controlling partners.
Open banking could empower survivors by giving direct access to their data without the abuser's consent.
Implementation will require trauma-informed protocols and support from community organizations.