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December 20, 2024
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By iA Private Wealth, December 20th, 2024
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November 19, 2024
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By iA Private Wealth, November 15, 2024
Having a child is an exciting time in life. Before the baby arrives, it’s useful to think about your finances, since raising a child can be both incredibly rewarding and very expensive.
While each family is different and costs will vary, the average Canadian family spends almost $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 171. Accordingly, expect to budget roughly $17,000 a year (while also accounting for the impact of inflation) until your child turns 18 – and then the potential for post-secondary education will add to this cost. Aside from expenses related to food, clothing, personal care, toys, activities, etc., your daycare/babysitting costs largely depend on where you live and how many hours of supervised care your child will require.
Clearly, the more money you can put away, the better your financial situation will be when the baby enters the picture. You don’t have to do it all on your own, however. Family and friends might be able to help with gifts, babysitting and hand-me-downs, plus you may qualify for government support.
Parents who take time off work to look after their newborn or newly adopted child may receive up to 55% of their earnings in standard Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, to a current weekly maximum of $668. As the chart below illustrates, parents can share the benefits. The eligible period for benefits may last from 55 to 69 weeks (although ‘extended’ benefits beyond 55 weeks provide less support).
| Benefit name | Maximum weeks | Benefit rate | Weekly max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity (for the person giving birth) | up to 15 weeks | 55% | up to $668 |
Maternity benefits can be followed by parental benefits. You can apply for both at once.
| Benefit name | Maximum weeks | Benefit rate | Weekly max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard parental | up to 40 weeks, but one parent cannot receive more than 35 weeks of standard benefits | 55% | up to $668 |
| Extended parental | up to 69 weeks, but one parent cannot receive more than 61 weeks of extended benefits | 33% | up to $401 |
Source: Government of Canada
In addition to EI benefits, your family may qualify for the CCB. Payments are based on your adjusted family net income (AFNI) for the previous tax year, and are indexed to inflation. As an example, for the 2024 benefit period (July 2024 to June 2025), let’s say your family’s 2023 AFNI is below $36,502. You would qualify for the maximum regular CCB of $7,787 per year for children under six years old, and $6,570 annually for children between six and 17 years old. The maximum benefit gradually decreases for AFNIs above $36,502.2
Certain provinces and territories also offer financial assistance to help with child-rearing costs. For example, the Ontario Child Benefit (OCB) pays lower-income families up to $140 per month for each child under the age of 18, for the period from July 2024 to June 2025. If the AFNI exceeds $25,646, OCB may provide a partial benefit.3
The cost of post-secondary education continues to rise. It’s good to consider an RESP, which is a savings and investing program designed to cover some of these costs. Currently, the lifetime RESP contribution limit is $50,000 per student (beneficiary). You may invest in many types of securities, from mutual funds and stocks to bonds and GICs, and the investment growth compounds – tax deferred – until the RESP beneficiary begins withdrawing assets.
As an incentive to save, the federal government offers the Canadian Education Savings Grant (CESG) that matches up to 20% of your contributions, to an annual maximum of $500 and a lifetime limit of $7,200.
Each province and territory has some form of student grant or loan, so it’s worthwhile to look into programs available in your area. Talk to your Investment Advisor for more details about how RESP contributions and withdrawals work, as well as questions you may have about EI, CCB or CESG.
An iA Private Wealth Investment Advisor can help you optimize your wealth plan for your growing family. Find one near you.
1https://globalnews.ca/news/10001146/canada-family-spending-children-statcan/
November 12, 2024
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By iA Private Wealth, November 12, 2024
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