Apple Trees for the Future — Frank Driscoll, CACL

The RDSP program was introduced by the Government of Canada in 2008 to help Canadians with disabilities save for the future. The program is good for people with intellectual disabilities, it’s good for their families, and it’s good for...

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Statement of Entitlement to RDSP Holders—from the Government of Canada

In the coming months, a Statement of Entitlement (SoE) will be sent to all RDSP holders. This annual mail-out was implemented last year. The SoE provides important information about the amount of grants and bonds that an RDSP beneficiary is...

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Disability Planning—RDSPs and Trusts—Money Talk on BNN

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RDSP, Grant and Bond Quick Facts—HRSDC

What is the Canada Disability Savings Grant (Grant)? It is an amount paid based on contributions deposited into a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). If the beneficiary’s annual family income is less than or equal to $85,4141, the Government...

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So, where are we at with the recent RDSP updates?

When the RDSP was first launched in December 2008, a review was scheduled to happen in three years’ time. Indeed, one year ago the Federal Government was busy working with PLAN and many others across the country to look...

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What is a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? – betterfinancial.ca

By opening an RDSP account, you may be able to receive up to $18,000 in free government grants. Read on to find out more! The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), is a tax-deferred savings account created by the Canadian...

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BILL C-45 – “JOBS AND GROWTH ACT, 2012” – PART 1

AMENDMENTS TO THE INCOME TAX ACT AND RELATED REGULATIONS BUDGET 2012 MEASURES A. Registered Disability Savings Plans I. Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) – 10 Year Rule To provide greater access to RDSP savings for small withdrawals, this measure replaces...

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RDSPs more flexible for disabilities—David Brown – Merritt Herald

Under a variety of proposals in the 2012 federal budget, Canadians with Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) will have greater flexibility to make plan withdrawals; the list of those eligible to be plan holders has also been temporarily expanded....

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A powerful tool for disabled people—MoneySense

Money can grow quickly inside a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). The chart at right looks at an individual who puts $1,500 annually into an RDSP. (You can also contribute on behalf of a disabled person.) If the person...

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Savings plan a huge benefit to disabled Canadians—PostMedia News

Q: I have a friend who is 37, disabled and unable to work so she is on welfare. Her parents are looking into the Disability Tax Credit so they can start a Registered Disability Savings Plan for her. I’m...

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