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MRS Investor Services

Open an account

Account Type

Instructions

Individual RSP*
  1. Read the Guide to Opening an Individual Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
  2. Complete the RSP Account Opening Documents
Individual Investment Account*
  1. Read the Guide to Opening an Individual Investment Account
  2. Complete the Investment Account Opening Documents
Spousal RRSP, Locked In RRSP, LIRA, RRIF, Spousal RRIF, LRIF, PRIF LIF, Joint Investment Account, Joint (Tenants in Common) Account, Informal Trust (ITF Account), Formal Trust Account, Estate Account, Corporate Account, or an Unincorporated Organization Account

     Call MRS Investor Services at 416-413-7201 or
     1-866-542-3403 for assistance. No fee applies to this service.

* Regular processing takes up to 5 business days. For "Rush Service", complete the account opening documents and check off "Rush" on the first page. Same day service is available by calling MRS Investor Services at 1-866-542-3403.

With your new account you may also want to:

Activity

Instructions

Assign Trading Authorization (OPTIONAL)

Fax, courier or mail the following:

  1. A Letter of Direction with the name of the person who will have trading authorization over the account, that is signed by the account owner and person who will receive trading authorization, and is witnessed by two third parties.
  2. Identity verification for each individual with trading authorization
    1. Void cheque;
    2. Photocopy of valid photo identification; and
    3. Client Banking Confirmation Form
    4. Third Party Determination Statement
    5. Authorized Person Statement
Assign a Power of Attorney
(OPTIONAL)

Courier or mail the following:

  1. Power of Attorney (POA) document with an original notarized stamp (not more then six months old)
  2. If the POA dictates, other documentation may be required
  3. Identify verification for each POA
    1. Void cheque;
    2. Photocopy of valid photo identification; and
    3. Client Banking Confirmation Form
    4. Third Party Determination Statement
    5. Authorized Person Statement
Deposit cash or transfer assets
  • Your MRSSSI account number is required for these transactions. MRSSSI will send the client a new account opening kit that includes the account number within 5 business days after a completed application is submitted.
  • If you require your account number sooner, complete the account opening documents and check off "Rush" on the first page. For same day service, call MRS Investor Services at 1-866-542-3403 to set up your account.
  • If you already have your account number, click here.
Politically Exposed Foreign Person (PEFP) or Prescribed Family Member
  • If the applicant and, if any, the Co-applicant answered yes to being a Politically Exposed Foreign Person (PEFP), or a Prescribed Family Member in Section 2 of the MRSSSI Investment Account Application, then the following document is required.

a. Politically Exposed Foreign Person Statement

Financial Interest
  • If the account is to be used by or on behalf of a third party(ies), which includes a person who has a financial interest, then the following form is required

a. Third Party Determination Statement