The Bank gathers and analyzes highly valuable data that tracks financial wellness at the macro and household levels. Here is the main link I use: Research - Bank of Canada
In late 2020, the OSC launched its new initiative, the Ontario Intragovernmental Committee on Financial Literacy that focuses on investor education and wellness.
Here's a link to those resources: GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca | GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca
And here's the link to Investor focused research and support: Investors | OSC
Eloise Duncan and her team at Seymour Consulting have created a groundbreaking piece of ongoing research: The Financial Resilience Index.
Here's a link to those resources: Seymour Financial Resilience Index TM | Financial Health Index study
The C.D. Howe Institute is an excellent source for outstanding economic thought leadership. The researchers have been producing some profound economic analysis of how the pandemic is impacting Canada.
Here's link to the main page of the Institute, as a member, I'd be happy to connect you to the authors of a report or event that catches your attention. Research Institute Canada | Canada Economy News | Canadian Government Policy (cdhowe.org)
Aite Group is a leading independent research and advisory firm focused on business, technology and regulatory issues and their impact on the financial services industry. I really value the work they are doing in financial wellness and literacy - especially from the perspective of what employers can do.
Here's a link to this organization: Aite Group
I consider the OECD a great resource for global perspectives on financial literacy and benchmarking.
Here's a link to that effort: Measuring Financial Literacy - OECD
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) ensures federally regulated financial entities comply with consumer protection measures, promotes financial education and raises consumers’ awareness of their rights and responsibilities.
I look forward to more in the future from its Commissioner, Judith Robertson, on the topic of outcomes.
Here's a link that has plenty of useful material: Financial Consumer Agency of Canada - Canada.ca