Open an Account
Opening an account is easy and can be done online, or offline using printed forms. Before you start, consult the New Account Checklist to ensure you've got everything you need handy.
For regulatory reasons, not every type of account can be opened online. Please consult the grid below for the appropriate application method.
| Account Type | Application Method |
| | |
| Cash | ✓ | ✓ |
| Margin | ✓ | ✓ |
| Options | ✓ | ✓ |
| RRSP | ✓ | ✓ |
| RRIF | | ✓ |
| RRSP (Spousal) | ✓ | ✓ |
| RRIF (Spousal) | | ✓ |
| TFSA | ✓ | ✓ |
| RRSP (Locked-in) | | ✓ |
| RESP | ✓ | ✓ |
| LIRA | | ✓ |
| LRIF | | ✓ |
| LIF | | ✓ |
| Corporate Account | ✓ | ✓ |
Investment Club Account
or Unincorporated Group | ✓ | ✓ |
| Estate Account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Informal In-trust Account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simple In-trust Account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Grantor In-trust Account | ✓ | ✓ |
| Complex In-trust Account | ✓ | ✓ |