Canada Learning Bond

AKA: CLB

Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)

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The Government of Canada contributes up to $2000 to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for children from low income families to help pay for the costs of a child's full or part-time studies after high school.

No personal contributions to an RESP are required to receive the funds.

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Description:	The Government of Canada contributes up to $2000 to a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) for children from low income families to help pay for the costs of a child's full or part-time studies after high school. No personal contributions to an RESP are required to receive the funds.
Eligibility:	Eligibility is based on the number of qualified children in the family and adjusted income of the primary caregiver, including the income of a cohabiting spouse or common-law partner A child is eligible for the CLB if they: -Are from a low income family -Are born on or after January 1, 2004 -Are a resident of Canada -Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) -Are named in an RESP Children in care, for whom a Children's Special Allowance is payable, are eligible for the CLB The primary caregiver, their spouse, or common-law partner must request the CLB on behalf of an eligible child. They must: -Have filed income tax returns for each year they wish to request the CLB for the beneficiary Be eligible to receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	To request the CLB, open a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) with a participating RESP promoter * A bank account is not necessary to open an RESP * See website for list of participating RESP promoters
Documents Required:	A Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the subscriber or the Business Number of the agency if the child is in care * A SIN for the child
Language:	English * Some locations offer French services * Other languages available by phone
Website:	https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/learning-bond.html
Coverage Area:	Kanata / Canada

Charlottetown Service Canada Centre

Jean Canfield Building, Main Floor, 191 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4L2
Coverage Area: Queens County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
Appointments are recommended as walk-in service is limited. Request an appointment through the online form at: https://eservices.canada.ca/en/service/ .

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1959

Montague Service Canada Centre

491 Main Street, Montague, PE C0A 1R0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1903

O'Leary Service Canada Centre

371 Main Street, O'Leary, PE C0B 1V0
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1907

Souris Service Centre

Access PEI, 15 Green Street, Souris, PE C0A 2B0
Coverage Area: Kings County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1904

Summerside Service Canada Centre

Government of Canada Building, 294 Church Street, Summerside, PE C1N 0C1
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Mon: 8:30am - 4pm
Tue: 8:30am - 4pm
Wed: 8:30am - 4pm
Thu: 8:30am - 4pm
Fri: 8:30am - 4pm

https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/1962

Wellington Scheduled Outreach Site

48 Mill Road, Wellington Station, PE C0B 2E0
Coverage Area: Prince County
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
See website for days and times location is open
1-800-O-CANADA phone line open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm local time
https://offices.service.canada.ca/en/Office/PE-SAA

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