Postsecondary education savings for children less than 18 years old, by region and parental characteristics

Savings by parents and guardians for the postsecondary education of their children less than 18 years old, by region and parental characteristics, include age, household income, highest level of education, and expectations regarding the child’s education. Statistics include the percentage of children with savings for postsecondary education and the percentage of those whose savings are held in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).

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Title (French)	Épargne pour les études postsecondaires des enfants âgés de moins de 18 ans, selon la région et les caractéristiques du parent
Update Frequency	as_needed
Geographic Scope	[]
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Sensitivity Level	unrestricted
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Contact Email	infostats@statcan.gc.ca
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Open Canada Date Published	2026-02-20 08:30:00
Open Canada Date Modified
Open Canada Subject	["education_and_training"]
Open Canada Keywords	{"fr": ["ressources financières investies dans l'enseignement postsecondaire", "ressources financières investies dans l'éducation", "tableau", "éducation formation et apprentissage"], "en": ["education training and learning", "financial resources invested in education", "financial resources invested in postsecondary education", "table"]}
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