Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

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Open an RRSP in your online bank

Complete our secure online form to contribute to your RRSP.

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Self-directed investor? Complete our secure online form and contribute to your RRSP via your brokerage account.

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Save effortlessly with systematic savings. Your payments are automatically deposited into your RRSP. You can also access your online bank and contribute directly to an existing RRSP.

How does an RRSP work?

An RRSP is a registered plan with the Government of Canada that lets you defer your income tax until after you retire. By putting money away in an RRSP, you're reducing your annual taxable income for the year you contribute.

From there, your savings grow through a combination of investments according to your investor profile until you withdraw the funds for either your retirement or other projects.

 

What is an RRSP used for?

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Get the retirement you deserve

Enjoy peace of mind by saving now for the retirement you want.

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Buy your first home

Withdraw up to $60,000 out of your RRSP to use as a down deposit through the Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP)

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Going back to school

Withdraw up to $20,000 from your RRSP over four years to help fund a new degree with the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP). 

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RRSP by the numbers

March 1st 2025

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This is the deadline to contribute to your RRSP for the previous tax year.

18% of your revenue

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The maximum contribution you can make to your RRSP is 18% of your previous year's income or the current fixed contribution limit ($31,560 for 2024).

71 years old

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The age limit to contribute to your RRSP. Here are your options once you retire.

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Invest in products based on your needs and grow your RRSP

Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs)

Protect your core investments and watch them grow.

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Self-directed investments at $0*

Actively manage your investments with $0* commission on all transactions.

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Managed solutions and investment funds

Entrust your savings to one of our well-respected portfolio managers.

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Plan your long-term projects with a retirement and investment specialist.

Other tax-sheltered plans

TFSA

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Protect your interest from taxes and access your funds whenever you want.

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RESP

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Save for your children’s education and receive up to $12,800 in government grants.

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FHSA

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The FHSA (Tax-Free First Home Savings Account) is a new savings account that will allow first-time homebuyers to save up for a home.

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Explore all our savings plans and learn how they differ from investments.

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Contribute online or speak with one of our advisors to choose the best plan for you.

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* Applicable to online brokerage transactions for Canadian and U.S. stocks and ETFs. Other fees may apply.

Other eligible products

  • Public stocks
  • Treasury bills
  • Term deposits
  • Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
  • Bonds
  • Call and put options on eligible investments

Non-eligible products

  • Stocks or investments in a private company where you are a designated shareholder
  • Personal assets (jewellery, art, antiques, etc.)
  • Precious metals (gold, silver)
  • Land
  • Employee stock options

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