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Two-Thirds of RDSP Money Goes Unclaimed: How Ottawa's $70,000 Disability Benefit Actually Works

  Published August 19, 2026 Of the 311,000 active Registered Disability Savings Plans opened since the program launched in 2008, Canadians have contributed $3.3 billion — and Ottawa has matched that with $5.1 billion in grants and $2.1 billion in bonds, according to figures reported by BNN Bloomberg on Wednesday. That sounds like a program working as intended. It isn't. The same report cites the latest Statistics Canada tally showing that two-thirds of the government money set aside for the RDSP goes unclaimed every year, largely because eligible Canadians don't know the plan exists. If you or someone in your family is approved for the Disability Tax Credit, this is one of the highest-value accounts the federal government offers — richer, dollar for dollar, than the RRSP, the TFSA, or the RESP. Here's how the math actually works, and what it takes to claim your share. Who qualifies Anyone approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) — via CRA Form T2201, certified by a medi...
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Ukraine's Retaliatory Strike: Air Force Targets Bryansk Border Post

In a decisive response to relentless drone attacks, Ukraine's air force launched a strategic strike on a border post in Russia's Bryansk region. The targeted site was identified as a key location for launching Russian attack drones, which have been terrorizing Ukrainian civilian infrastructure daily. 

The operation resulted in the destruction of military equipment, communication systems, and other critical infrastructure at the border post. Ukrainian officials emphasized that this strike was a necessary measure to counteract the ongoing aggression and reduce the enemy's ability to conduct drone operations against Ukraine.

This bold move underscores Ukraine's determination to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens from persistent threats. The strike is expected to significantly impact Russia's drone-launching capabilities in the region. 



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