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Start Saving Now for September: Your RESP Checklist Before the School Year Hits

  Canadian Money Brief · Family Finance September feels a long way off on July 1. That's exactly why now is the right time to look at your child's RESP — not in late August when the school supply list arrives and the grant math gets rushed. If you have a Registered Education Savings Plan (or you've been meaning to open one), here's what to check right now, and why the calendar year — not the school year — is what actually matters. Why July, Not August The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) — the government's 20% match on RESP contributions — runs on the calendar year , not the school year. Grant room for 2026 resets on a January-to-December basis, and it doesn't carry any special "back to school" deadline. But summer is genuinely the best time to check your numbers, for three reasons: You still have six full months left in the year to top up if you're behind. Contributions made now have more time to grow before your child needs the money. You av...

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In a heart-wrenching incident that has shaken the city of Ottawa, six individuals, including four children, were found deceased in a home on Wednesday night. The Ottawa Police Service has confirmed that their homicide unit is actively investigating the case. Among the victims was an infant, tragically just months old, marking a profound loss for the community and the nation at large.

The incident occurred in the Barrhaven suburb, where authorities were called to the scene late Wednesday evening. The police have since taken one person into custody and have assured the public that there is no further threat to safety. The identities of the victims and the suspect have been released, revealing the devastating impact on a family new to Canada from Sri Lanka.

This senseless act has prompted an outpouring of grief and support from across the country, as Canadians come together to mourn the loss and extend their sympathies to those affected. The investigation continues, with more details expected to be shared by the authorities as they become available.

As the community grapples with this tragedy, questions arise about the circumstances that led to such a devastating outcome. The nation watches, waits, and hopes for answers, while holding the memories of the young lives lost in solemn remembrance.

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