Transcript for "Benefits of direct deposit for families receiving Government of Canada payments" video

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Many Canadian families find their days jam-packed, dashing from one activity to the next. [Three images are shown one after another beginning with a family preparing a meal in the kitchen, a father getting ready to leave home with his kids and a mother fixing her child's hair] Which means they're always on the look-out for anything that can save time and ease their load?" [A mother is shown talking on the phone and serving breakfast to her child at the same time]. Canadians already using electronic banking are aware that it's a fast, easy and convenient way to stay on top of their family's budget."

[The words "Direct Deposit" appear on an image of cars circulating in traffic]. The Government of Canada's Direct Deposit Initiative offers another shortcut that busy Canadian families can take advantage of. [Two images are showed one after another beginning with a mother talking to her son while driving her car, and a woman working at the computer while her children are doing their homework]. This convenient service can help manage hectic schedules by depositing government payments directly into their bank accounts.

[A close up shot is showing the feet of a young girl wearing colorful socks and kicking small colourful balls. The words "Child Tax Benefit" appear over the image in background]. In fact, Canadians already receive payments like Child Tax Benefit, GST/HST tax credits [a couple is shown sitting on their bed laughing while watching their kids jumping up and down. The words "GST/HST Tax Credits also appear over the image in the background], Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance payments through Direct Deposit." [Two kids are shown eating breakfast at a table while their dad is talking on the phone and pouring a glass of juice at the same time. The words "Employment Insurance" appear over the image in the background. The words "Direct Deposit is convenient" and "Direct Deposit is faster" also appear over the image in background which fades to a person using bank machine].

It's convenient. You'll have faster access to your money with no risk of delay. It's reliable. [The words "Direct Deposit is reliable" appear on a grey screen followed by a dad using a debit machine to buy items in a small shop]. Your payment will always be on time. It's secure. [The words "Direct Deposit is secure" appear on a grey screen followed by a mother coming into a house with her two daughters]. Since your money is deposited directly, there is no risk of your payment being lost or stolen. [The words "Privacy assured" appear over the image in background]. And your privacy is assured-no one can take money out of your account. [An image of a hand is shown typing on a keyboard followed by an image of a man at a computer talking to a woman by his side]. And with tax season upon us, Canadians can register for Direct Deposit today and receive their Income Tax Refunds [The words "Income Tax Refund" appear over the image in background] directly into their bank accounts. [A father and his son are shown playing in the snow]. Fast, secure, and convenient, so there is more time for families to play together. [The words "Switching to direct deposit" appear over the image in background].

The Government of Canada is switching to direct deposit. [A family is shown sitting at the table and eating a meal together]. And given the advantages, many Canadian families are already enjoying the benefits. You can too by enrolling today.

[The words "Enrol today, directdeposit.gc.ca"] appear over the image in background]. To find out more visit directdeposit.gc.ca

[The Government of Canada Wordmark appears on a black screen].

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"Benefits of direct deposit for families receiving Government of Canada payments" video