US Senator Proposes Disability Savings Accounts
The Registered Disability Savings Plan seems to be impacting policy outside of Canada. Chris Dodd, the US Senator for Connecticut has introduced legislation for a Disability Savings Accounts, which proposes to help families of Americans with disabilities set aside...
Newfoundland Exempts RDSP
The provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador has amended its regulations to exempt the RDSP from the calculation of income support benefits. We congratulate the Newfoundland and Labrador government for taking this very important step in helping improve the...
RDSP FactSheet for Communities
Recently we have received a number of requests to create a RDSP FactSheet that outlines the key characteristics of the RDSP so that people can spread the word about the RDSP within their respective communities. With this in mind...
Saskatchewan Budget Announces Increase in Disability-related Tax Credits
For anyone living in Saskatchewan, the recent Provincial Budget that was released last Wednesday has outlined the Government’s commitment to drastically increase the amount provided for four of the Disability-related tax credits. We are very pleased to see that...
RDSP Draft Regulations Available – Consultations Beginning
The Office for Disability Issues has recently distributed the draft regulations for the RDSP. They will be conducting consultations in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa within the next two weeks to hear feedback from the disability community and financial...
Disability Tax Credit Certificate: How Long Does It Remain Valid and When Do I Have to Re-apply?
This question has been coming up a lot lately as more and more people apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) to become eligible for the Registered Disability Savings Plan in 2008. We’re hopeful that the RDSP will be...
Getting ready for the RDSP: Why it’s important to apply for the Disability Tax Credit
As the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) received royal assent and continues to gain momentum within the provinces, it is becoming increasingly likely that the RDSP may be available by late 2008 (as forecasted by the federal government). It...
BC Government Exempts RDSPs
BC is the first provincial government to respond to the RDSP. The BC Government has opened the door for people with disabilities and their families to use the RDSP in securing the future and improving their lives. Minister Claude...
RDSP Receives Royal Assent
After an 8 year campaign, PLAN’s proposal for a Registered Disability Savings Plan is now a fact. On Friday December 14th the RDSP received royal ascent after passing third reading in both the House of Commons and the Senate....
RDSP Fact Sheet
– December 3, 2007 On March 19th, 2007 Finance Minister James Flaherty made history when Canada became the first country to create a Registered Disability Savings Plan. The RDSP, which will become available in 2008, will benefit nearly three...