TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwire) — 03/22/13 — BMO Financial Group today commended the Federal Government for the proposed changes to make the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) more accessible.
The 2013 Federal Budget, introduced yesterday, highlighted changes proposed in the Government-s Economic Action Plan 2012, which included:
“We congratulate Minister Flaherty for his ongoing leadership to promote the RDSP,” said Rajiv Silgardo, Co-CEO, BMO Global Asset Management. “The proposed enhancements will make a great program even better and reduce the financial stress for people with disabilities. We hope all provinces and territories will implement systems that will make it easier for people with disabilities and their families.
“When Minister Flaherty took the important step of introducing the RDSP, Canada showed the world how a smart policy can help provide financial security and independence for people with disabilities,” noted Mr. Silgardo.
Mr. Silgardo added that, as the first bank to introduce RDSPs and as the market leader in the space, BMO is committed to promoting the adoption of the RDSP and helping educate Canadians about the advantages of the program.
About the RDSP
The RDSP encourages families and individuals to save for the long-term financial security of persons with severe and prolonged disabilities. It is available to Canadians who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit, and can provide “peace of mind” to parents and other contributors who may put a plan in place for a beneficiary with a disability.
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