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Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
Invest in their future
A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a great way to help your child or young loved one meet their future educational goals. And, while the beneficiary is under 18, the Federal Government makes contributions too!
Fixed-Term Deposit
An RESP is available in both short and long terms and requires a minimum investment of $500.
What you need to know
Non-Redeemable, registered
Short term: 30-59, 60-89, 90-179, 180-269 or 270-364 days
Access to funds at maturity only1
Short term interest is paid at maturity, long term interest is paid annually and at maturity date
Automatic reinvestment at current rate2
No annual contribution limits
Federal government grant contributions are available
Earn tax sheltered, compound interest at a guaranteed rate
Beneficiaries must be Canadian residents and have a valid Social Insurance Number
There is a lifetime contribution maximum of $50,000 for each beneficiary
Plans must be terminated by the 35th year that the plan was opened
Rates
Short term
30 - 59 days → 0.10%
60 - 89 days → 0.20%
90 - 179 days → 0.25%
180 - 269 days → 0.30%
270 - 364 days → 0.35%
Long term
1 year → 3.85%
2 years → 3.95%
3 years → 4.05%
4 years → 4.15%
5 years → 4.25%
Fees
Transfer out: $100
Partial transfer out4: $195
Variable
This non-redeemable, registered RESP requires no minimum investment.
What you need to know
Access to funds: fully or partially cashable at any time1
Interest is calculated on the daily closing balance3 and is paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31
No annual contribution limits
Federal government grant contributions are available
Earn tax sheltered interest
Beneficiaries must be Canadian residents and have a valid Social Insurance Number
There is a lifetime contribution maximum of $50,000 for each beneficiary
Plans must be terminated by the 35th year that the plan was opened
Rates
Variable Rate → 1.50%
Fees
Transfer out: $100
Partial transfer out4: $195
The RESP program is administered by Human Resources and Social Development Canada. Withdrawals are subject to the terms and conditions of the program.
Unless other instructions provided prior to maturity
Interest on the variable RESP is based on a floating rate
From cash account only