Update to Ministry brochure (RDSP clarification)

March 13, 2019 by DABC

If you received a T5 this year from the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, please note, due to some misinterpretation, the Ministry has issued a revised brochure, clarifying the age criteria for the Registered Disability Savings Plan and applicable grants. For the up-to-date brochure, click here: https://bit.ly/2F0zktH

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