Savings toolkit · 2027 edition · Canada
Raising Kids in Canada: Cost Toolkit 2027
A family cost map, EI parental benefit math, the Canada Child Benefit and provincial benefits, child care fees and the child care deduction, baby gear safety, clothing tax relief, RESP grants and activity help for Canadian parents.
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What you get
- Raising Kids in Canada Cost Toolkit 2027.pdf (43 pages)
- Raising Kids in Canada Cost Toolkit 2027 - Printables.pdf
- kids-savings-calendar-2027.ics
- README - Start Here.txt
- 8 scripts for employers, the CRA, child care centres, RESP providers, stores and clubs, each with 'if they say no' replies
- 3 full worked examples (a Brampton couple's parental leave, a Saskatoon single parent's benefits and child care, a Halifax family's baby gear) laid out side by side
- 6 decision guides with the math shown: standard or extended leave, the child care deduction, new or used gear, RESP grants, child care costs and checking your CCB
- A guide to provincial child benefits, child care fees, children's clothing tax relief and KidSport funding in all 13 provinces and territories, plus 9 worksheets and a 12-month calendar
The 10 chapters
- Your family's cost map
- Before and after birth: EI maternity and parental benefits
- The Canada Child Benefit and the Child Disability Benefit
- Provincial and territorial child benefits
- Child care fees and the child care expense deduction
- Baby gear: what to buy new, what to borrow
- Clothes, shoes, diapers and sales tax relief
- RESP grants and the Canada Learning Bond
- Sports, lessons, camps and help with fees
- Dental, allowance and your yearly plan
Free guides vs the toolkit
Free on Saving Optimizer
Guides that explain the costs of raising kids: what the rules are and what to look for. Start with the Kids guides.
In the toolkit (CA$15)
The tools to act on it: 8 call and email scripts with “if they say no” replies, 9 worksheets, 3 worked examples, 6 decision guides with the math shown, a guide for all 13 provinces and territories, a checklist and a 12-month calendar file.
How it was checked
CCB, CDB, EI maternity and parental benefits, child care deduction, child care fees, RESP grants, provincial child benefits, dental care and product safety rules checked against CRA, ESDC, Service Canada, Health Canada and provincial sources on November 10, 2026. The toolkit lists 39 dated sources at the back. Every worked example uses example numbers and is labelled Example. Prepared with AI assistance and fact-checked. How we create content.
30-day refund. Free updates to the 2027 edition, including the 2027 TFSA and RRSP figures when the CRA posts them.
Frequently asked questions
Who is it for?
A Canadian family expecting a baby or raising children. Written for every province and territory.
Is this financial advice?
No. The toolkits are education only. They explain rules, give you the math and the words to use, and point to official sources. They aren't financial, tax, legal, insurance or medical advice, and they don't recommend any company or product. No savings are guaranteed.
What if it isn’t useful to me?
Email contact@savingoptimizer.com within 30 days of purchase and you'll get a full refund. No forms.
Do I get updates?
Yes. Buyers get free updated files for the 2027 edition, including an update when the CRA posts new yearly figures such as the 2027 TFSA and RRSP limits. The new download link goes to the email you used at checkout.
How do I get the files?
Checkout is by Stripe. After you pay, you land on a download page with a folder link and a one-click zip. If anything goes wrong, email us and we'll send the link.
Who wrote it, and how?
Andrew, the founder of Saving Optimizer. Each toolkit was drafted with AI assistance, then fact-checked against dated official Canadian sources listed at the back. Worked examples use example numbers and are labelled Example.
Can I share it?
The files are for personal use by the purchaser. Please don't share or resell them.
Free sample: the 30-minute subscription audit
Get a free 12-page excerpt of the Subscriptions Savings Toolkit 2027 by email. It has Chapters 1 and 2, a worked example, a decision guide, a call script, a worksheet and the yearly calendar.
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Note: Education only. Not financial, tax, legal, insurance or medical advice. No savings are guaranteed; results depend on your situation. Saving Optimizer isn't affiliated with any company named in the toolkit.