Start your child’s higher education savings with FREE MONEY from the Government of Canada!

Open a NO-FEE, Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) with no contributions required and apply for the Canada Learning Bond.  The Canada Learning Bond is a grant from the Government of Canada to help kick-start the education savings account of eligible kids with up to $2000.

Apply with your choice of BMO Bank of Montreal, Meridian Credit Union, RBC Royal Bank, Scotiabank, TD or Vancity Credit Union.

Who is eligible for the Canada Learning Bond?

  • Child born 2004 or later; AND
  • Family has never received the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS)

All you need to start is:

  • Social Insurance Number (SIN), name and date of birth of the child who this is for
  • The parents/guardian’s SIN and contact info