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At this year\u2019s Elevate Festival, a powerful conversation unfolded around a topic that often remains hidden in the shadows: economic abuse. Sponsored by Interac, the session featured Rhiannon Rosalind, Founder of Conscious Economics<\/a>, and Anuradha Dugal, Executive Director at Women\u2019s Shelters Canada<\/a>. Together, they explored how survivors can reclaim their financial autonomy and how technology is playing a vital role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhiannon opened the discussion by introducing the concept of the \u201cnew economy\u201d, one rooted in emotional awareness and personal values. To address systemic issues like economic abuse, policymakers and financial institutions must engage in thoughtful introspection and ask the right questions. \u201cThe new economy is you,\u201d she said, urging attendees to consider how their relationship with money reflects deeper societal dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anuradha provided an overview of the scope of economic abuse in Canada. With over 620 shelters across the country, Women\u2019s Shelters Canada works tirelessly to ensure survivors know where to turn for help. During the pandemic, many women were unsure if shelters were open, leading to what Anuradha described as a \u201cshadow pandemic.\u201d Economic abuse can take many forms, including unauthorized access to funds, coerced financial decisions, credit fraud, and more. Perpetrators may also misuse financial channels to harass or threaten others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Informed by insights from organizations such as Women\u2019s Shelters Canada and the Canadian Centre for Women\u2019s Empowerment, Interac implemented an opt-out notification feature to help address instances where Interac e-Transfer\u00ae email notifications were misused to share messages of online harassment. Built in collaboration with Canadian financial institutions, this enhancement allows recipients to opt-out of seeing sender-generated content in their individual Interac e-Transfer email notifications while still receiving funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Rhiannon, this is a prime example of the \u201cnew economy\u201d in action, where the private sector and community organizations come together to create adaptive, individualized solutions. It also reflects a growing emotional awareness around money, encouraging people to acknowledge feelings like anxiety and shame that often accompany financial abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhiannon offered a reminder during the session, emphasizing that \u201cEconomic abuse is never a survivor\u2019s fault.\u201d Her words underscored the importance of shifting blame away from those affected and focusing instead on support and awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session concluded with a call to action: support survivors by opening conversations without judgment and committing to long-term support. With 67 per cent of Canadians knowing someone who has experienced domestic violence, the need for awareness and action is urgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about the Interac e-Transfer Opt-Out Notification Feature and how it can help protect victims of economic abuse, visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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