Yes, minors in Canada can open a high-interest savings account; even the best of these savings accounts are not exempt. However, this is only possible when the financial institution offers a youth account. In this case, the guardians of the child need to register the account for them.
Yes, visitors in Canada can open high-interest savings accounts, as they’re not limited to only residents. However, the type of visitors that can open such an account depends on the length of stay, visa type, and other criteria. Sometimes, proof of residency is also required.
Yes, the interest from a high-interest savings account is taxed, and this also holds true for children's accounts. Although children are not of tax-bearing age, transfers from their parents, which they invest in, can be taxed. The only type of high-interest savings account that cannot be taxed is a TFSA.
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