PLAN and PLAN Institute win the 2008 Arthur Kroeger Award for work on the RDSP
Carleton University’s Arthur Kroeger College of Public Affairs recently announced its 2008 Arthur Kroeger Award Winners which recognize individuals and organizations who, by their contributions to public life, have made Canadians more informed, their governing institutions more effective, and...
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...
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...
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...
Bill to create the RDSP tabled in Ottawa
Minister Flaherty tabled legislation to create the Registered Disability Savings Plan on November 21st. The text of the “first reading version” of the bill can be accessed from this site: http://www.parl.gc.ca/LEGISINFO/index.asp?Language=E&query=5334&List=toc. Note that the RDSP is only part of...
RDSP Fact Sheet
We have had a few inquiries for brochures about the RDSP that could be used to inform people about the initiative. You are welcome to download, print and distribute the attached RDSP fact sheet. RDSP Fact Sheet
David Cohen’s Contribution
A music lover and human rights activist, David Cohen’s greatest legacy might be his hand in the creation of a Registered Disability Savings Plan, which will benefit an estimated 740,000 Canadians with disabilities. When David was diagnosed with terminal...