Apple Trees for the Future — Frank Driscoll, CACL

The RDSP program was introduced by the Government of Canada in 2008 to help Canadians with disabilities save for the future. The program is good for people with intellectual disabilities, it’s good for their families, and it’s good for...

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Disability Planning—RDSPs and Trusts—Money Talk on BNN

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RDSP, Grant and Bond Quick Facts—HRSDC

What is the Canada Disability Savings Grant (Grant)? It is an amount paid based on contributions deposited into a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). If the beneficiary’s annual family income is less than or equal to $85,4141, the Government...

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What is a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? – betterfinancial.ca

By opening an RDSP account, you may be able to receive up to $18,000 in free government grants. Read on to find out more! The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), is a tax-deferred savings account created by the Canadian...

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BILL C-45 – “JOBS AND GROWTH ACT, 2012” – PART 1

AMENDMENTS TO THE INCOME TAX ACT AND RELATED REGULATIONS BUDGET 2012 MEASURES A. Registered Disability Savings Plans I. Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) – 10 Year Rule To provide greater access to RDSP savings for small withdrawals, this measure replaces...

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Federal Government Releases Q&A Sheet on RDSP Changes

BUDGET 2012: CHANGES TO THE RDSP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Please click on the following link to see a brief overview of announced Budget 2012 enhancements to the RDSP, the grant and the bond: BUDGET 2012_Qs & As_EN_Final July 2012 ________...

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Positive Changes for Registered Disability Savings Plans Proposed in Federal Budget—gailbebee.com

—By Gail Bebee— Lost in the maelstrom of federal budget coverage about raising the Old Age Security qualifying age to 67 were several important changes to Canada’s Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Many Canadians are not familiar with this program...

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RDSP – Federal Budget 2012: Powerful Program Or Administrative Carnival?—bpmmagazine.com

—By Darren Klorfine— The 2012 Federal Budget announced changes to the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) as a result of the government’s three-year review of the program. While all of the changes are welcome improvements in how the plan...

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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...

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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...

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