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RESP (Registered Education Savings Plan)

A Canadian account for saving toward a child's post-secondary education, with government grants.

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Definition

Growth inside an RESP is tax-deferred, and the government adds matching grants on contributions up to limits. Withdrawals for education are taxed in the student's hands.

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