An RDSP is the savings plan most eligible Canadians miss. Here’s who qualifies and how much you can get

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Grady, L. (2026, October 19). An RDSP is the savings plan most eligible Canadians miss. Here’s who qualifies and how much you can get. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/personal-finance/the-rdsp-is-the-savings-plan-most-eligible-canadians-miss-here-s-who-qualifies-and-how-much-you-can-get/article_fab6a272-64e3-4086-91b2-8c799b43eede.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-19 · by Lora Grady

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The article discusses the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), a government-backed savings program for Canadians with disabilities, including those with chronic pain or mental health conditions. It highlights that while the RDSP offers government matches on contributions up to 300%, only about one-third of eligible Canadians have taken advantage of it, leaving many potential benefits unclaimed.
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The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), a long-term savings plan designed to help Canadians with disabilities save for the future, is underutilized by eligible individuals. According to the Canada Disability Savings Program’s 2024 annual report, only 34% of those who qualify have opened an RDSP account, leaving 66% of potentially eligible people missing out on government grants and bonds that can match contributions up to 300%. This plan is particularly beneficial for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental health conditions who are looking to save for the future with significant financial support from the government.

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Lora Grady
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🔮 I have chronic pain and a friend told me I may be able to register for a savings plan where the government will match my contributions by up to 300 per cent.
2026-10-19 · mixed framing · An RDSP is the savings plan most eligible Canadians miss. Here’s who qualifies and how much you can get
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Canadians the Canada Disability Savings Program’s

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Canadians NORP · 1× the Canada Disability Savings Program’s ORG · 1×

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The registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan to help people with disabilities save for the future.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-19
🔮 I have chronic pain and a friend told me I may be able to register for a savings plan where the government will match my contributions by up to 300 per cent.
2026-10-19 · Toronto Star
An RDSP is the savings plan most eligible Canadians miss. Here’s who qualifies and how much you can get · mixed framing

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I have chronic pain and a friend told me I may be able to register for a savings plan where the government will match my contributions by up to 300 per cent. uncertain
government → have → cent
How do I know if I qualify? asserted
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The registered disability savings plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan to help people with disabilities save for the future. asserted
people → help → future
It’s a great tool that’s extremely underutilized. asserted
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According to the Canada Disability Savings Program’s 2024 annual report, only 34 per cent of eligible Canadians had opened an RDSP — meaning 66 per cent of people with disabilities (including chronic illnesses and mental health conditions) are missing out on valuable government grants and bonds with matching contributions of up to 300 per cent. uncertain
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