RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan)
The Registered Education Savings Plan is now available to all CEIRP members
Now saving for a child’s education is even easier. This product is designed for:
- Families with one or more children
- Families with large age differences
- Individual(s) who wish to establish an RESP for themselves or a non-related individual
Contributions to your RESP can be made either by:
- Pre-authorized contribution (PAC)
- Online banking bill payment
- Transferring non-restricted NRSP funds through the Canada Life call centre (contributions can’t be made directly through payroll to the RESP), or
- Mailing a personal cheque directly to Canada Life
Investment Options and Fees
The RESP plan consists of Canada Life’s Target Date Education Funds: 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040 and the Study Fund. The investment management fee is set at 1.5%. Schedule of Fees.
Once the account is established, the plan member can change their allocation:
- TD Index Funds: Canadian Bond, Canadian Equity, Balanced, US Equity, International Equity, Global Equity
- 1yr, 3yr, and 5 yr GIAs at the interest rates posted under Net unit values & rates
Government Grants
When you open this savings plan, Canada Life will apply for these grants and bonds on your behalf:
- Canada Education Savings Grant
- Canada Learning Bond
- British Columbia Training and Education Savings Grant
- Quebec Education Savings Incentive
Additional Resources
- Click here to learn more about RESPs
- RESP Booklet
- To open an account, access your account to make changes, download forms or to make contributions, sign in at mycanadalifeatwork.com
- Need extra help to register or any other questions you might have about your RESP account, call the Canada Life Access Line at 1-855-729-1839 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
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