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We are excited to announce that we are launching our Registered Disability Savings Plan Level 1 webinar in Arabic, Mandarin/Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Punjabi!

We are excited to announce that we are launching our Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Level 1 webinar in Arabic, Mandarin/Simplified Chinese, Spanish, and Punjabi! Arabic: Tuesday, March 19th, 6:30 […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Plan Institute Announces Grant from TD Bank Group in Support of the Registered Disability Savings Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 16TH, 2024   Plan Institute Announces Grant from TD Bank Group in Support of the Registered Disability Savings Plan   Vancouver, British Columbia   Plan Institute […]

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Share Your Feedback on RDSP Grants and Bonds

Do you have an RDSP, or do you help someone else manage their RDSP? Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is conducting a survey to learn more about the experiences […]

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Financial Literacy Month Wrap Up: Resources and Tools

This November was Financial Literacy Month. Financial Literacy Month, created by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, aims to strengthen the financial literacy of individuals and families. Throughout the month, we […]

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Your voice counts! Provide your feedback on the Canada Disability Benefit

UPDATE: The deadline to submit your feedback has now been updated to January 4th, 2024. The Government of Canada has launched a new consultation process to help shape the regulations […]

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Tips for Making a Will – For Caregivers and People with Disabilities

October 1-7, 2023 is Make a Will Week in British Columbia, dedicated to encouraging people to create or update their wills. As an organization that works to empower people with […]

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We’re Hiring: Communications Manager (now closed)

About the Position: Type: Permanent, full-time position Reports to: Executive Director Position Description: We are looking for a dynamic and self-led individual who has a strong background in communications, and […]

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Canada Disability Benefit Act is Law — What Happens Now?

Bill C-22 achieved Royal Assent and became law on June 22. The Canada Disability Benefit Act is a new supplemental income for people living with a disability. We achieved this […]

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Tax AID Disability Alliance BC (DABC)

Tax season is here, and Disability Alliance BC (DABC) is offering a variety of services to ensure that people with disabilities who have modest incomes get the support they need […]

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Introducing our Interim Executive Director, Franceska Grantzidis

We are delighted to welcome Franceska Grantzidis to the team as Plan Institute’s Interim Executive Director! Franceska will be taking over from Stephanie Debisschop while she is on maternity leave. […]

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