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Can grandparents open an RESP?
Grandparents can usually open an RESP for a grandchild if the required information is available and the provider accepts the account setup.
Reviewed 2026-05-23
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Grandparents can usually open an RESP for a grandchild if the required information is available and the provider accepts the account setup.
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