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Published: April 13, 2020

Last Updated: April 13, 2020

Child SIN required to contribute to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

 

If you’re planning to contribute to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for your child to take advantage of the new Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) program, your child will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) before the RESP plan administrator can apply for the CESG.

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