How to use this directory External calculators are comparison aids, not provider endorsements.

Each institution controls its own assumptions, privacy practices, product framing, and calculator maintenance. Use the provider checklist before opening or transferring an RESP.

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Official baseline Canada.ca, Revenu Quebec, B.C.

Rules, promoter support, federal grants, CLB, BCTESG, and QESI checks.

Projection calculators CIBC, TD, BMO, Sun Life, OSC

Growth, education-cost, contribution, and shortfall scenarios.

Optimization tools Advisor Copilot, RESP Guide Canada calculators

Catch-up, grant maximization, withdrawal mix, and comparison planning.

Provider breadth Banks, credit unions, brokers, RESP firms

Regional and product-specific calculators with assumptions to compare.

Official lookup Canada.ca

RESP promoter list

Checking whether a promoter is listed and which federal or B.C. education savings benefits it supports.

Watch for
The list does not compare fees, investments, service speed, QESI support, or withdrawal process.
Directory note
Use this before opening or transferring an RESP, especially when CLB, additional CESG, or BCTESG support matters.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Official estimator Canada.ca

Benefit amount estimator page

Official rules CESG CLB Provincial overview

Understanding how CESG, additional CESG, and CLB amounts can add to an RESP.

Depth
Rule baseline
Neutrality
Official government source
Watch for
It is an official estimate and rules explainer, not a provider-specific account calculator.
Directory note
Good baseline before using bank or provider calculators with their own assumptions.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Public education calculator Ontario Securities Commission / GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca

RESP Savings Calculator

Education cost Growth Grants Shortfall

Comparing future education costs against planned RESP savings, contributions, grants, and CLB assumptions.

Depth
Full projection
Neutrality
Public investor education source
Watch for
It is educational information, not advice or a guarantee; results depend on user-entered assumptions.
Directory note
Useful neutral calculator when a family wants a non-provider projection before comparing institutions.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Advisor optimization calculator Advisor Copilot

RESP Optimizer

CESG strategy Catch-up Advisor workflow

Testing contribution strategies intended to maximize CESG and compare catch-up paths.

Depth
Optimization
Neutrality
Independent advisor tool
Watch for
It is built for Canadian advisors, so families should still confirm assumptions against official Canada.ca rules and provider records.
Directory note
Useful inspiration for optimization-style RESP planning because it focuses on strategy, not only a single savings projection.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Bank calculator BMO

RESP Calculator

Projecting RESP savings from contribution amount, child age, residence, and basic savings assumptions.

Watch for
Check whether the result matches the exact BMO legal promoter, grant support, fees, and account type you are considering.
Directory note
Use beside the BMO provider review and Canada.ca promoter row because BMO has multiple RESP promoter entities.
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Bank calculator TD Canada Trust

RESP Calculator

Education cost Growth Bank path

Estimating education savings needs and how an RESP could contribute toward the target.

Depth
Full projection
Neutrality
Provider calculator
Watch for
TD has multiple RESP product paths and legal promoter entries, so confirm which account type and grant support apply.
Directory note
TD's RESP page links to this calculator from its RESP Calculator section.
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Bank calculator CIBC

Registered Education Savings Plan Calculator

Growth Grants Contribution planning

Interactive RESP growth projections, contribution planning, and grant-aware savings scenarios.

Depth
Full projection
Neutrality
Provider calculator
Watch for
It is a CIBC calculator, so compare its assumptions with official rules and the actual CIBC account or investment path being considered.
Directory note
A major-bank calculator that belongs in the top comparison set beside TD, BMO, Sun Life, and neutral/public calculators.
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Insurer / investment provider calculator Sun Life

RESP Calculator

Education cost Growth Contribution planning

Comparing education cost planning, contribution levels, and projected RESP savings from an insurer/investment-provider perspective.

Depth
Full projection
Neutrality
Provider calculator
Watch for
Confirm whether the calculator's assumptions match the Sun Life product, advisor route, fees, and grant support being considered.
Directory note
Adds a large insurer/investment-provider calculator to the directory beyond banks, credit unions, and scholarship-plan providers.
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Bank / credit union calculator Desjardins

Education Savings Calculator link on RESP page

Quebec-oriented RESP planning where QESI and federal grants are important to compare.

Watch for
The calculator is linked from the RESP page; verify current QESI handling and provider details directly with Desjardins.
Directory note
The page points readers to an Education Savings Calculator and explains Quebec/federal grant basics.
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RESP provider calculator Embark

RESP Calculator

Growth Grants Province selector

Testing contribution scenarios with an RESP-focused provider calculator.

Depth
Visual projection
Neutrality
Provider calculator
Watch for
Provider calculators can reflect provider assumptions or sales workflows; compare with neutral and official sources.
Directory note
Useful for families already considering an Embark RESP or comparing provider-specific outputs.
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Insurer / investment provider calculator iA Financial Group

RESP Calculator

Calculating contributions, estimated grants, and return assumptions for an RESP scenario.

Watch for
The calculator states assumptions such as basic grants only and no unused grant room; users should read the assumptions before relying on the result.
Directory note
Good example of a provider calculator that exposes assumptions directly on the tool page.
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Scholarship plan provider calculator CST Savings

RESP Calculator on CST savings page

Seeing provider-specific projections for CST's own RESP product path.

Watch for
Scholarship or group-plan calculators can use plan-specific assumptions, fees, sales-charge refunds, and group-plan benefits.
Directory note
Use only after reading plan disclosure and comparing against non-group RESP options.
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Credit union calculator Servus Credit Union

Education Savings Calculator

Estimating an education savings plan and comparing RESP versus non-RESP savings inputs.

Watch for
Calculator assumptions may be generic and not a guarantee of Servus account terms, investment returns, or grant eligibility.
Directory note
The calculator includes an RESP option and describes CESG handling in the tool assumptions.
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Credit union calculator Innovation Federal Credit Union

RESP page with RESP calculator link

Finding a credit-union RESP calculator and basic RESP education from a Saskatchewan-based institution.

Watch for
Confirm current account availability, investment options, and grant support before treating the page as an account comparison.
Directory note
Useful for broadening the directory beyond the large national banks.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Bank planning page RBC Royal Bank

RESP page with contribution illustration

Reviewing RBC's RESP product page, regular-contribution illustration, and account-fee positioning.

Watch for
This scan did not find a standalone RBC RESP savings calculator comparable to BMO or TD; use it as a planning page, not a full calculator.
Directory note
Included so families comparing major institutions know where RBC's public RESP planning material currently sits.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Official provincial lookup Revenu Quebec

List of RESP providers that offer QESI

Checking whether a provider is listed for Quebec Education Savings Incentive support.

Watch for
The list confirms QESI participation only; it does not compare fees, account types, investment options, transfer timelines, or service quality.
Directory note
Use this beside Canada.ca's promoter list when the beneficiary is a Quebec resident or may later need QESI support.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Official provincial rules Revenu Quebec

Determining the QESI amount

Understanding the basic QESI amount, additional QESI, carry-forward treatment, payment timing, and lifetime maximum.

Watch for
QESI is not self-paid by the family; the RESP trustee or provider must request the tax credit.
Directory note
Helpful when comparing Quebec-focused calculators against official provincial rules.
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Bank / wealth calculator ATB Financial

RESP Calculator

Estimating monthly savings needed for post-secondary costs, including projected expenses, savings growth, grants, and shortfall or surplus.

Watch for
ATB states that the calculator includes basic CESG but not additional CESG or CLB, and uses assumptions such as tuition and room-and-board inflation.
Directory note
A strong Alberta bank example because the calculator clearly separates required savings, projected savings, grants, and investment growth.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Credit union calculator Vancity

Education Savings Calculator

Estimating future education savings needs with tuition, living expenses, inflation, return, contribution frequency, and household-income inputs.

Watch for
Vancity's assumptions say CLB and carry-forward CESG are not considered, so compare against official grant rules before relying on the output.
Directory note
Useful for B.C. families comparing credit-union tools and education savings assumptions.
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Credit union calculator Affinity Credit Union

Education Savings Calculator

Testing education savings balances with projected contributions, government grants, earnings, surplus or shortfall, graph, report, print, and share views.

Watch for
Affinity presents the tool as general guidance, not investment advice; verify the account route and grant support separately.
Directory note
Good Saskatchewan credit-union example with a full education-savings calculator experience.
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Credit union calculator Stride Credit Union

RESP Calculator

Finding a Manitoba credit-union RESP calculator entry point and related education-savings support.

Watch for
The page frames the calculator as illustrative and points users to Journey Wealth for advice; confirm product availability and fees directly.
Directory note
Adds regional credit-union coverage beyond national banks and national investment firms.
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Credit union calculator hub Atlantic Edge Credit Union

RESP calculator in calculators hub

Finding Atlantic Edge's RESP calculator alongside mortgage, loan, TFSA, RRSP, and RRIF calculators.

Watch for
The calculator hub includes broad terms and illustrative-use cautions; the direct RESP panel may be easier to find from the RESP product page.
Directory note
Useful Atlantic Canada example for families comparing regional credit-union support.
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Investment provider calculator Mackenzie Investments

RESP page with RESP Calculator

Reviewing Mackenzie's RESP calculator launch point, investor guide, forms, grant-support notes, and RESP account-management resources.

Watch for
The page is advisor/provider-oriented; users should confirm whether they are opening through an advisor, dealer, or another platform.
Directory note
The FAQ states Mackenzie supports QESI and BCTESG, which is useful for grant-support comparison.
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Financial group calculator Educators Financial Group

RESP Calculator

Estimating required deposits, projected savings, grants, investment income, and amounts needed to maximize CESG or lifetime deposits.

Watch for
The calculator can send results by email and is tied to Educators' product offering, so review privacy and product assumptions before using personal data.
Directory note
Detailed assumptions include tuition inflation, room-and-board inflation, CESG treatment, and the RESP lifetime contribution cap.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Scholarship plan provider calculator Kaleido

RESP Calculator

Quebec-focused estimates that discuss CESG, QESI, additional grants, CLB, and individual RESP product framing.

Watch for
Kaleido is a provider, so compare the calculator and product path with plan disclosure, fees, withdrawal rules, and non-provider calculators.
Directory note
Useful when Quebec families want a calculator that explicitly discusses QESI.
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Bank planning page Scotiabank

RESP page with investment tools links

Reviewing Scotiabank RESP account options, grant explainer content, investment routes, and links into Scotiabank's broader investment tools.

Watch for
This is a planning/product page, not a standalone RESP calculator; confirm the exact promoter entity and supported grants before opening.
Directory note
Included because families commonly compare the major banks even when a dedicated calculator is not obvious.
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Bank planning guide National Bank

RESP guide and savings-plan selector link

Learning National Bank's RESP explanation, grant framing, contribution notes, withdrawal basics, and path to its savings-plan selector.

Watch for
This is an education/planning article rather than a numeric RESP calculator.
Directory note
Useful for families comparing advice-page coverage across major banks and Quebec-facing institutions.
Checked 2026-05-24 Open institution tool
Self-directed brokerage guide Questrade

RESP explained guide

Comparing self-directed RESP positioning, account-fee claims, ETF/stock investing, contribution strategy, grants, and withdrawal basics.

Watch for
Brokerage pages can emphasize their fee model and investing path; check current grant support, Quebec availability, transfer rules, and account documents.
Directory note
Pairs well with provider review pages for families considering a low-cost self-directed RESP.
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Self-directed brokerage guide Qtrade Direct Investing

RESP Basics

Reviewing self-directed RESP account types, account opening, transfer notes, investment options, and guided-portfolio path.

Watch for
The page is an account guide, not a savings calculator; compare current commissions, grant support, and guided portfolio fees separately.
Directory note
Useful because many credit unions route self-directed or guided RESP investing through Qtrade/Aviso.
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Provider support guide Wealthsimple

RESP contributions and grants help page

Checking Wealthsimple's supported RESP grants and how it handles CESG, additional CESG, CLB, BCTESG, and QESI applications.

Watch for
Provider support pages can change quickly; confirm transfer restrictions and Quebec/QESI timing before moving an existing RESP.
Directory note
Useful for families comparing robo-advisor or self-directed account support against bank and brokerage options.
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Investment provider tool hub Fidelity Canada

Tools and calculators hub

Finding Fidelity's savings calculator, growth calculator, investment finder, and RESP account resources in one tools hub.

Watch for
The savings calculator is general-purpose rather than RESP-specific, so it may not model CESG, CLB, QESI, BCTESG, or provider rules.
Directory note
Included as an investment-provider tool hub for users comparing education savings with other investment goals.
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Input Use real family numbers

Replace defaults with the child's age, contribution history, province, school timing, or provider details where the tool asks for them.

Output Compare the next decision

Use the result to decide what to ask the promoter, not as proof of eligibility or investment outcome.

Constraint Confirm before acting

RESP grants, withdrawals, transfers, fees, and school eligibility can depend on provider support and current government rules.

Assumptions and constraints

Review before using the result 0/3 checked

Linked tool sources

How much money benefits could add to the RESP Canada.ca · checked 2026-05-24 List of RESP promoters Employment and Social Development Canada · checked 2026-05-24 RESP Savings Calculator Ontario Securities Commission / GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca · checked 2026-05-24 RESP Optimizer Advisor Copilot · checked 2026-05-24 BMO RESP Calculator BMO · checked 2026-05-24 TD RESP Calculator TD Canada Trust · checked 2026-05-24 CIBC RESP Calculator CIBC · checked 2026-05-24 CIBC tools and calculators CIBC · checked 2026-05-24 Sun Life RESP Calculator Sun Life · checked 2026-05-24 Desjardins Registered Education Savings Plan page Desjardins · checked 2026-05-24 Embark RESP Calculator Embark · checked 2026-05-24 iA Financial Group RESP Calculator iA Financial Group · checked 2026-05-24 CST Savings RESP page and calculator CST Savings · checked 2026-05-24 Servus Credit Union Education Savings Calculator Servus Credit Union · checked 2026-05-24 Innovation Federal Credit Union RESP page Innovation Federal Credit Union · checked 2026-05-24 RBC Royal Bank RESP page RBC Royal Bank · checked 2026-05-24 ATB RESP Calculator ATB Financial · checked 2026-05-24 Vancity Education Savings Calculator Vancity · checked 2026-05-24 Affinity Credit Union Education Savings Calculator Affinity Credit Union · checked 2026-05-24 Stride Credit Union RESP Calculator Stride Credit Union · checked 2026-05-24 Atlantic Edge Credit Union calculators Atlantic Edge Credit Union · checked 2026-05-24 Mackenzie Investments RESP page and calculator Mackenzie Investments · checked 2026-05-24 Educators Financial Group RESP Calculator Educators Financial Group · checked 2026-05-24 Kaleido RESP calculator Kaleido · checked 2026-05-24 Scotiabank Registered Education Savings Plans page Scotiabank · checked 2026-05-24 RESPs in Canada: Rules and Benefits National Bank · checked 2026-05-24 Questrade all-in-one RESP guide Questrade · checked 2026-05-24 Qtrade RESP Basics Qtrade Direct Investing · checked 2026-05-24 Fidelity tools and calculators Fidelity Canada · checked 2026-05-24 Determining the QESI Amount Revenu Québec · checked 2026-05-24 List of RESP Providers Revenu Québec · checked 2026-05-24 Learn about contributions and grants in your RESP Wealthsimple Help Centre · checked 2026-05-23