Access RDSP receives continued funding
We are thrilled to announce that our Access RDSP partnership between BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS), Disability Alliance BC (DABC) and Plan Institute has received another three years of funding from the provincial government. This means that...
Federal government moves ahead with relief for RDSP holders who lose DTC eligibility
This information is an excerpt from the SUPPORTING CANADIANS AND FIGHTING COVID-19: FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT 2020 Budget 2019 proposed changes to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) regime for beneficiaries with episodic disabilities. These proposed changes include removing the...
Access RDSP calls for better access to the DTC & RDSP on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Each year, October 17 marks the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. In a year where we’ve seen the effects of COVID-19 disproportionately impact the most vulnerable communities all over the world, we advocate for the need to...
The RDSP: Even Better than Expected
By Dan McDonald PhD, Certified Professional Accountant, RDSP Workshop Facilitator, Parent When faced with an investment proposal it is wise to remember that “if it seems too good to be true” then it probably is. And be wary. Very...
Reaching First Nation and Aboriginal Communities
By Victor Lethbridge After several years of presenting information about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to First Nations and Aboriginal communities, I’ve recognized a few common issues. Despite being around for nearly ten years, almost no one from...
Opportunity to Provide Feedback on CRA’s New DTC Form
INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY FORM T2201: DISABILITY TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE We need your feedback. Last year, the Canada Revenue Agency held in-person and online consultations regarding the disability tax credit (DTC) program. Based on comments received,...
Stephen Harper Promises Boosts To Disability Grants—huffingtonpost.ca
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The federal Conservatives are promising to improve disability grants if re-elected next month. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says his government would increase the maximum annual Canada Disability Savings Grant for low- and middle-class families from $3,500...
Registered Disability Savings Plans a boon to disabled—Financial Independence Hub
By Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development Special to the Financial Independence Hub If you have a disability or if you have a child with a disability, you should know about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)....
Minister Bergen Highlights Government Initiatives to Help Families Save for their Futures
June 5, 2015 – Vancouver, British Columbia – Employment and Social Development Canada The Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, spoke today at the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners’ annual conference where she encouraged financial planners...
Changes sought for disabled PEI Islanders — Journal Pioneer
P.E.I. Association for Community Living members were in Summerside Friday to impress upon candidates the importance of making these changes to help disabled Islander to achieve full inclusion in community life. “As P.E.I. is going to the polls we...