Coverage Limits for Individuals, Corporations and other Clients
Below is a summary of the coverage limits provided for in the CIPF Coverage Policy based on both the type of client and the type of account(s) the client has with a member firm. For complete details, please refer to the CIPF Coverage Policy.
Limits for Individuals
For an individual holding an account or accounts with a member firm, the limits on CIPF protection are generally as follows:
- $1 million for all general accounts combined (such as cash accounts, margin accounts, TFSAs and FHSAs), plus
- $1 million for all registered retirement accounts combined (such as RRSPs, RRIFs and LIFs), plus
- $1 million for all registered education savings plans (RESPs) combined where the client is the subscriber of the pla