Education and Training

Just for Families and Children:

1. Canada Learning Bond
   The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) program contributes a $500 bond to Registered Education Savings Plans opened by families receiving the National Child Benefit Supplement under the Canada Revenue Agency's Canada Child Tax Benefit program. 
2. Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG)
   The Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) program provides grants to Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) contributors until the beneficiaries reach the age of 17.
3. Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
   The Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) allows savings for education to grow tax free in a special savings plan registered by the Government of Canada until a child named in the RESP enrols in a post-secondary education program.
4. Cadets Program
   The Cadets Program gives youth the opportunity to become cadets, learn about the Canadian Forces, and develop skills and obtain employment related to the military.
5. Junior Canadian Rangers Program
   The Junior Canadian Rangers program offers a variety of skill-developing activities that promote traditional cultures and lifestyles to youth living in remote and isolated communities.

Families and Children can also receive:

1. Skills Development
   The Skills Development program provides a negotiated amount of financial support for skills training to Employment Insurance eligible individuals.
2. Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)
   The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) allows individuals to withdraw funds from their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to finance training or education for themselves or their spouse or common-law partner.

See all Education and Training programs and services.