REVIEW OF THE REGISTERED DISABILITY SAVINGS PLAN—www.actionplan.gc.ca

Economic Action Plan 2012 proposes measures to ensure that Registered Disability Savings Plans continue to meet the needs of Canadians with severe disabilities and their families. In July 2006, the Minister of Finance appointed the Expert Panel on Financial Security for Children with Severe Disabilities to consider how best to ensure the financial security of children with severe disabilities. The Panel submitted its…

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Best Practices in Social Innovation: RDSP—MaRS

The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a registered savings tool that is designed specifically for people living with a disability who are planning for better financial stability. This short profile is part of a recurring series on Ontario’s best practices in social innovation and entrepreneurship. Canada’s Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is now available in every province…

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Point Form 5 RDSP Updates

For quicker reference, here are the improvements to the RDSP from this year’s Federal Budget

- 1.) Expansion of the definition of who may be an adult beneficiary’s plan holder to include the beneficiary’s spouse, common-law partner, or parent. This is a temporarily measure, until 2016, however any plan already opened by a family member before 2016 continues as is. 2.) Investment…

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Budget 2012 Announces Improvements to the RDSP—Joel Crocker

After much coordination and discussion with families, individuals, a community of disability organizations and the federal government—all leading up to the 3-Year RDSP Review—Finance Canada released their budget yesterday which included a number of RDSP changes. PLAN would like to thank all who have participated in our surveys and commented on our blogs. The proposed changes broadly match many of…

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Ottawa simplifying RDSP program—Financial Post

Ottawa simplifying RDSP program

Garry Marr Mar 29, 2012 – 2:36 PM ET | Last Updated: Mar 29, 2012 4:20 PM ET Ottawa is making some key changes to the Registered Disability Savings Plan which will make it easier to open accounts and also to make withdrawals. The government first introduced the RDSP program in…

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RDSP-Uptake Survey

Help us spread the word about the RDSP! The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a government-funded, long-term financial planning tool for people with disabilities. Beneficiaries of the RDSP can be eligible to receive up to $3 from the federal government for every dollar they invest, with the potential to earn an additional government grant of $1000 each year…

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What should I watch out for when I invest in an RDSP?—AboutMoney.ca

Often when you save and invest money, there may be some risk that you’ll lose money. When you invest in a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSPs), you may also face certain risks. The three most common risks are:

Investment risk.
RDSP investments can include savings accounts, GICs, stocks and mutual funds. With any of these choices, there

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Tax News: New Rules on Disability Assistance Payments from Registered Disability Savings Plans—Knowledge Bureau

Breaking News

Part 1 Canada Revenue Agency recently released new rules concerning Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) and the taxation of withdrawals from the plan. In a five-part series, Knowledge Bureau Report will examine RDSPs and explore the tax implications of the new rules. In this first report, Greer Jacks looks at what payments from RDSPs are taxable. Contributions. A plan…

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Easier access to Disability Saving Plans for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians

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March 20, 2012 Amendment to Act Allows for Easier Access to Disability Saving Plans The Provincial Government has introduced an amendment in the House of Assembly which will enable adults with intellectual disabilities to designate representatives to deal with financial institutions in creating and managing Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSP).…

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Maximize RDSP Carry Forwards—Freedom 55

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