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Everyone deserves access to affordable education.

A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a registered government program designed to encourage saving for a child's post-secondary education through two grant programs:

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Why invest in an RESP?

Don't pay tax on the interest made on your investment until the money is used for tuition.
The Canadian government makes annual contributions to both available grants to help top up your savings.
No contribution deadline means you can contribute anytime throughout the year.
Multiple investment products like GICs and mutual funds available within a RESP.

How to save for your child's education with RESPs

Make expensive tuition affordable.

Saving for a child's education is one of the most satisfying investments members can make. RESPs make it easy to save for post-secondary costs for many reasons, and understanding their terms and limitations is important. Read on to make your RESP work as hard as it can for your savings plan.

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Make expensive tuition affordable.

Saving for a child's education is one of the most satisfying investments members can make. RESPs make it easy to save for post-secondary costs for many reasons, and understanding their terms and limitations is important. Read on to make your RESP work as hard as it can for your savings plan.

Learn more

What type of product are you interested in?

The Low-fee, More-for-me Mutual Funds®

What is it?

  • Our family of funds with lower fees, designed to be simple, affordable and conservatively managed

Why could it be right for you?

  • You're looking for medium to long-term growth
  • You want simplified options
  • You're looking for low fees
  • You want to know your portfolio is being professionally managed to keep your investment goals on track

Additional Mutual Funds

What is it?

  • A selection of professionally managed, diversified funds

Why could it be right for you?

  • You want to know your portfolio is being professionally managed to keep your investment goals on track

Segregated Funds

What is it?

  • Investment funds that guarantee all or a portion of your principal at death, regardless of market value; a good option for estate planning

Why could it be right for you?

  • You want to grow your investments
  • You want to maximize the value of your estate for your beneficiaries

Safe Bet, No Sweat™
Market-Linked Term Deposits

What is it?

  • Offers 3 or 5 year terms
  • Minimum $500 investment
  • Initial investment is guaranteed

Why could it be right for you?

  • You want to keep your initial investment
  • You want to gain low-risk exposure to the global stock markets

Non-redeemable
Term Deposits

What is it?

  • Offers short and long-term options, from 30 days to 5 years
  • Minimum $1,000 investment
  • Redeemable at maturity

Why could it be right for you?

  • You want to choose exact term length
  • You want income from the interest on your investments

1-Year Redeemable
Term Deposits

What is it?

  • Offers flexibility for one year
  • Minimum $1,000 investment
  • Redeemable any time (with full accrued interest after 30 days)

Why could it be right for you?

  • You want access to your savings
  • You want to start savings but aren't sure which investment is best for you

Better-than-cash®
Term Deposits

What is it?

  • Offers flexibility for one year
  • Minimum $500 investment
  • Redeemable any time (with full accrued interest after 6 months)

Why could it be right for you?

  • You want access to your savings, but you still want a competitive rate
  • You want to start savings but aren't sure which investment to choose

Rising Rate
Term Deposits

What is it?

  • Offers a rate that escalates each year
  • Available for 3 or 7 years
  • Minimum $1,000 investment
  • Redeemable on each term anniversary without penalty

Why could it be right for you?

  • You're saving for the long term
  • You want the flexibility of redeeming your money annually
  • You're rewarded with long-term savings with higher interest rates every year
Let’s build the right plan, together

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