CIPF protection covers up to $1-million worth of RRSP accounts, plus $1-million worth of RESP accounts, plus $1-million worth of other accounts, per person per investment dealer.
Does CIPF cover TFSA?
Yes. A TFSA is eligible for CIPF protection. It is considered a general investment account for CIPF coverage purposes. The limit of coverage on all of your general accounts combined is $1 million.
Does CIPF cover segregated funds?
A limit has been placed by CIPF on the coverage provided for a customer’s General Account, and each Separate Account after combination with other Separate Accounts as described below, equal to $1 million for losses of securities, commodity and futures contracts, segregated insurance funds and cash.