Canadian Scholarship Trust Family Savings Plan

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1 Canadian Scholarship Trust Family Savings Plan Semi-Annual Financial Statements April 30, 2009 Unaudited

2 Contents Statements of Net Assets Available for Education Assistance Payments 1 Statements of Investment Operations 2 Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Education Assistance Payments 2 Statements of Cash Flows 3 Schedule I - Statement of Investment Portfolio 4 Notes to the Financial Statements 5 Government Grants (Appendix I to Schedule I) 8 Unaudited semi-annual financial statements The accompanying interim financial statements have not been reviewed by the external auditors of the Plan in accordance with assurance standards applicable to a review of interim financial statements.

3 Unaudited Semi-Annual Financial Statements Statements of Net Assets Available for Education Assistance Payments As at April 30, 2009 and October 31, 2008 (in thousands of dollars) Apr 30, 2009 Oct 31, 2008 (Audited) Assets Investments, at fair value (Note 4 and Schedule I) $ 94,387 $ 89,068 Cash and cash equivalents 5,591 2,840 Short-term investments 20,777 21,726 Accrued interest and other receivables 4,322 1,083 Receivables for securities sold Government grants receivable , ,467 Liabilities Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and unclaimed contributors funds 1, Payables for securities purchased 353 2,233 Contributors deposits (Note 6) 68,937 63,496 70,351 66,706 Net Assets Available for Education Assistance Payments 54,965 48,761 Represented by: Non-Discretionary Funds Accumulated interest held for future education assistance payments 30,588 28,294 Government grants 16,469 14,304 Interest on government grants 4,688 4,050 Unrealized Gains 3,220 2,113 $ 54,965 $ 48,761 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. Family Savings Plan 1

4 Unaudited Semi-Annual Financial Statements Statements of Investment Operations For the six months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands of dollars) Apr 30, 2009 Apr 30, 2008 Income Interest income $ 1,991 $ 2,103 Realized gains ,447 2,445 Expenses Plan administration and processing fees (Note 3) Financial reporting (Note 3) Portfolio management fees Custodian fees 6 5 Trustee fees Net Investment Income 1,743 1,846 Change in Unrealized Gains 1,107 1,502 Increase in Net Assets from Investment Operations $ 2,850 $ 3,348 Statements of Changes in Net Assets Available for Education Assistance Payments For the six months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands of dollars) Apr 30, 2009 Apr 30, 2008 Net Assets Available for Education Assistance Payments, Beginning of Period $ 48,761 $ 42,460 Increase in Net Assets from Investment Operations 2,850 3,348 Transfers from internal and external plans 6,182 4,981 9,032 8,329 Receipts Government grants received (net of repayments) Disbursements Payments to beneficiaries Education assistance payments Government grants Payments to subscribers (2,635) (2,488) (465) (432) (17) (19) (3,117) (2,939) Receipts less Disbursements (2,828) (2,776) Increase in Net Assets Available for Education Assistance Payments 6,204 5,553 Net Assets Available for Education Assistance Payments, End of Period $ 54,965 $ 48,013 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 2 Family Savings Plan

5 Unaudited Semi-Annual Financial Statements Statements of Cash Flows For the six months ended April 30, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands of dollars) Apr 30, 2009 Apr 30, 2008 Operating Activities Increase in Net Assets from Investment Operations $ 2,850 $ 3,348 Items not affecting cash Realized gains on sale of investments (456) (342) Change in Unrealized Gains (1,107) (1,502) Changes in other operating activities (Increase) decrease in Accrued interest and other receivables (3,239) 1,235 (Increase) decrease in Government grants receivable (84) 45 Increase in Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and unclaimed contributors funds Net purchases of investments (2,807) (9,745) Decrease (increase) in Receivables for securities sold 595 (164) (Decrease) increase in Payables for securities purchased (1,880) 252 Cash flow from operating activities (6,044) (6,844) Financing Activities Transfers from internal and external plans 6,229 5,017 Government grants received Increase in Contributors deposits (Note 6) 5,441 4,825 Payments to beneficiaries (3,164) (2,975) Cash flow from financing activities 8,795 7,030 Net increase in Cash and cash equivalents 2, Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of Period 2,840 9,584 Cash and cash equivalents, End of Period $ 5,591 $ 9,770 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. Family Savings Plan 3

6 Unaudited Semi-Annual Financial Statements Schedule I Statement of Investment Portfolio As at April 30, 2009 (in thousands of dollars) Fair Average Security Par Value ($) Value ($) Cost ($) Bonds Federal 33.0% Government of Canada 4.00% 9 Jan ,260 3,409 3, Jan ,255 1,384 1, Jan ,180 3,404 3, Jan ,390 4,940 4, Jan ,031 1, Jan ,365 2,497 2,488 Canada Housing Trust Sep ,360 15,445 14,744 29,745 32,110 30,975 Provincial 32.8% Province of British Columbia Jun ,935 3,950 4, Aug ,120 3,349 3, Dec Province of Ontario Feb ,635 3,897 3, Feb ,945 6,614 6, Feb ,690 4,015 3,967 Province of Quebec Jun ,415 1,420 1, Oct ,000 4,514 4, Dec ,895 3,262 3,082 29,555 31,978 31,195 Total Fixed Income 65.8% 59,300 64,088 62,170 Variable Rate Securities 7.4% Toronto-Dominion Bank S&P/TSX 60 Index Linked Note 16 Jun ,300 7,238 6,300 Plan Investments 73.2% 65,600 71,326 68,470 Plan Cash and Short-term Investments 26.8% 26,043 26,043 Plan Portfolio Assets 100.0% 97,369 94,513 Investments Allocation (Note 4) Government Grants (Appendix I) 23,062 22,698 Cash and Short-term Investments (Appendix I) Total Investment Fund 120, ,535 Represented by: Investments, at fair value 94,387 Cash and cash equivalents 5,591 Short-term Investments 20, ,755 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 4 Family Savings Plan

7 Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited) April 30, 2009 (in thousands of dollars) Note 1. Nature of Operations The Canadian Scholarship Trust Family Savings Plan ( Family Savings plan or the Plan ) is a self-determined Education Savings Plan, established on March 1, 1997.The objective of the Family Savings Plan is to assist parents and others to save for the post-secondary education of children. Deposits are made by a contributor to an account maintained by the depository trustee on behalf of a beneficiary.the contributor authorizes a deduction of an enrolment fee as part of the initial contribution.the principal accumulated over the term of the education savings plan agreement is returned in whole or in part at any time at the request of the contributor.a beneficiary is deemed to be a qualified student upon receipt by the Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation (the Foundation ) of evidence of enrolment in a qualifying educational program at an eligible institution. Education assistance payments paid to qualified students from the Family Savings Plan are determined by the contributor and are paid from the income earned on the contributor s principal. Effective January 1, 2005, the Federal Government enhanced the Canada Education Savings Grant Program ( CESG ) whereby Registered Education Savings Plans receive grant amounts dependant on family income.any child born on or after January 1, 2004 and who also qualifies for the National Child Benefit Supplement may be eligible for the Canada Learning Bond ( CLB ). Any child born in the province of Alberta on or after January 1, 2005 may be eligible for the initial Alberta Centennial Education Savings Grant ( ACES ). Subsequent grants may be paid to all children attending school in Alberta at certain eligible ages. On February 21, 2007, the Québec government introduced the Québec Education Savings Incentive ( QESI ) for beneficiaries who are under eighteen years of age and reside in Quebec on December 31 of each year.the amount of QESI you receive depends on annual family income. The Family Savings Plan receives the CESG, CLB, ACES and QESI ( Government Grants ) which are paid directly into a beneficiary s Registered Education Savings Plan and invests these funds in accordance with the Plan s investment policies.the Government Grants along with investment income earned thereon are paid to qualified students. Contributor education savings plan contracts ( agreements ) are registered, if all required information is provided, with appropriate government authorities and, once registered, are subject to the rules for Registered Education Savings Plans under the Income Tax Act (Canada).The current tax legislation provides that income credited on contributors deposits is not taxable income of the contributor. The deposits are not deductible for income tax purposes and are not taxable when returned to the contributor. Payments made to a qualified student will constitute taxable income of that student in the year that the payments are made. The Family Savings Plan is administered and distributed through the Foundation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, C.S.T. Consultants Inc. ( C.S.T.C. ).The Foundation is a non-profit corporation without share capital whose mission is to advocate, develop, deliver and support solutions that will enable every Canadian resident to have sufficient financial resources to pursue post-secondary education. Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (a) Generally accepted accounting principles These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles ( Canadian GAAP ). (b) Adoption of new accounting standards On November 1, 2007, the Plan adopted Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Handbook Section 3862, Financial Instruments Disclosures and Section 3863, Financial Instruments Presentation.These new standards replace Section 3861, Financial Instruments Disclosure and Presentation, revising and enhancing its disclosure requirements, and carrying forward unchanged its presentation requirements.these new sections place increased emphasis on the disclosure of risks associated with financial instruments and how those risks are managed. Adoption of the new standards did not impact the financial results of the Plan. (c) Investment valuation All bonds are carried at current value, using bid prices at period end. Fair value represents the amount at which a security could be exchanged in an arms length transaction and is best evidenced by a quoted bid price, if one exists. If quoted market prices are not available, the fair values presented are estimates derived using present value or other valuation techniques. Such techniques include assumptions related to the assessment and quantification of market, credit, liquidity and currency risks referred to in Note 5. Variable rate securities are hybrid financial debt instruments issued by governments, Canadian chartered banks and licensed trust and loan companies that have embedded components that change the risk/return profile of the security. Included in this class are structured notes that are debt instruments whose returns are based on indices or underlying assets rather than typical interest payments.variable rate securities are carried at fair values using external pricing models to value their components. Short-term notes are valued at cost, which together with accrued interest, approximates fair value. (d) Investment transactions and income recognition Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Interest income on investments is recognized using the effective interest method. Realized gains (losses) on the sale of investments and change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments are calculated with reference to the average cost of the related investments and are recognized in the period that such gains (losses) occur. Family Savings Plan 5

8 Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) (Unaudited) April 30, 2009 (in thousands of dollars) Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies (continued) Note 5. Risks Associated with Financial Instruments (e) Contributors deposits and Enrolment Fees Contributors deposits reflect amounts received from contributors and do not include future amounts receivable on outstanding agreements. An enrolment fee is required as part of the initial contribution under each educational savings plan agreement. Enrolment fees collected during the reporting period are paid to C.S.T.C. (f) Income taxes The Family Savings Plan is exempt from income taxes under Section of the Income Tax Act (Canada). (g) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash and short-term investments with a purchase date to maturity of 90 days or less. (h) Use of estimates In preparing the financial statements, management is required to use estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from the current estimates. Significant estimates included in these financial statements relate to valuation of certain investments. Note 3. Related Party Transactions Distribution and Administration of the Family Savings Plan The Foundation has appointed its wholly-owned subsidiary, C.S.T.C., to administer and distribute the Family Savings Plan.This distribution agreement is renewable annually on November 1 st. Administration fees, comprising Plan administration and processing fees and Financial reporting expenses, are paid to the Foundation. Administration fees are annual fees of 1% of the total amount of principal, Government Grants and income earned thereon and are paid monthly. Enrolment fees are paid to C.S.T.C. Note 4. Investment Holdings The investment holdings are disclosed in Schedule I Statement of Investment Portfolio and the related Appendix I to the schedule, which is explained below. The Government Grant received from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada is collectively invested together with other C.S.T.C. administered plans.the principal and income received are separately tracked for each contributor s agreement.the portfolio holdings are allocated across all plans based on the proportion of principal and income attributable to agreements within each plan. The Government Grant allocation across the plans is provided in Appendix I to Schedule I. In the normal course of business the Plan may be exposed to a variety of risks arising from financial instruments.the Plan s exposures to such risks are concentrated in its investment holdings and are related to market risk (which includes interest rate risk and other price risk), credit risk, liquidity risk and currency risk. The Plan s risk management process includes monitoring compliance with the Plan s investment policy.the Plan manages the effects of these financial risks to the Plan portfolio performance by retaining and overseeing professional external investment managers. The investment managers regularly monitor the Plan s positions, market events and manage the investment portfolio within the constraints of the investment policy. (a) Market risk i. Interest rate risk Interest rate risk is the risk of a decrease in the Plan s yield on interest-bearing investments as a result of fluctuations in market interest rates.there is an inverse relationship between changes in interest rates and changes in the fair value of bonds.this risk is actively managed using duration, yield curve analysis, sector and credit selection.there is reduced risk to interest rate changes for cash and cash equivalents due to their short-term nature. As at April 30, 2009, the Plan s holdings of debt instruments by maturity is as follows: Debt Instruments by Maturity Date % of Total Investment Fund Less than 1 year (including short-term investments) 40% 1-3 years 36% 3-5 years 10% Greater than 5 years 14% Total debt instruments 100% As at April 30, 2009, if prevailing interest rates had increased or decreased by 1%, the Total Investment Fund amount of $120,755 as per the Statement of Investment Portfolio would have decreased or increased by approximately $2,992.This 1% change assumes a parallel shift in the yield curve with all other variables held constant. In practice, the actual trading results may differ materially. ii. Other price risk Other price risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices, other than those arising from interest rate risk. Factors specific to an individual investment, its issuer or all factors affecting all instruments traded in a market or market segment affect other price risk.the asset class that is most impacted by other price risk is variable rate securities which represent 10% of the Total Investment Fund amount as at April 30, 2009.The risk is managed by security selection and active management by external managers within approved investment policies and manager mandates. 6 Family Savings Plan

9 Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) (Unaudited) April 30, 2009 (in thousands of dollars) Note 5. Risks Associated with Financial Instruments (continued) (a) Market risk (continued) ii. Other price risk (continued) As at April 30, 2009, if underlying indices prices had increased or decreased by 1%, with all other variables held constant, the Total Investment Fund amount as per the Statement of Investment Portfolio would have decreased or increased by approximately $37. In practice, the actual trading results may differ materially. (b) Credit risk Credit risk refers to the ability of the issuer of debt securities to make interest payments and repay principal.the Plan s portfolio comprises bonds issued or guaranteed by federal or provincial governments along with corporate debt instruments with a minimum approved credit rating as set by Canadian Securities Administrators, currently A-low. Family Savings Plan has a concentration of investments in government and government guaranteed bonds, which are considered to be high credit quality investments thereby moderating credit risk. As of April 30, 2009, the Plan s credit risk exposure is listed below. Credit rating % of Total Investment Fund Amount (in thousands) AAA/AAH/AAL 41% 49,901 AA/AH/AL 16% 19,230 A 21% 25,214 BBB 0% 41 R-1 21% 25,485 Short-term unrated 1% 884 Note 6. Contributors Deposits The changes in Contributors deposits for the six months ended April 30, 2009 and April 30, 2008 are as follows: Apr. 30, 2009 Apr. 30, 2008 Payments from contributors $ 2,700 $ 2,873 Inter-Plan transfers 10,782 8,006 Enrolment fees collected (17) (19) Return of principal (8,024) (6,035) Net increase in Contributors deposits 5,441 4,825 Balance, beginning of period 63,496 55,631 Balance, end of period $ 68,937 $ 60,456 Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value represents the amount at which a financial instrument could be exchanged in an arm s length transaction between willing parties under no compulsion to act and is best evidenced by a quoted market price, if one exists. Investments and Cash equivalents are carried at fair value as set out in the accounting policy note.the carrying values of the other financial instruments such as Accrued interest and other receivables, Receivables for securities sold, Government grants receivable, Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and unclaimed contributors funds, Payables for securities purchased and Contributors deposits approximate their fair values as these financial instruments are short-term in nature. TOTAL 100% $ 120,755 The Dominion Bond Rating Service was the primary source for obtaining credit ratings. Secondary sources used included Standard and Poor s and Moody s. (c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk is the risk that the Plan may not be able to meet its obligations on time.the Plan s exposure to liquidity risk is concentrated in principal repayments to subscribers and payments of Education Assistance Payments.The Plan primarily invests in securities that are traded in the active markets and can be readily disposed.the Plan retains sufficient cash and cash equivalents positions to meet liquidity requirements by utilizing cash forecasting models incorporating aging of Accumulated interest and Contributors deposits. (d) Currency risk Currency risk is the risk that the value of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates.the Plan is not exposed to currency risk as it only holds Canadian securities. Family Savings Plan 7

10 Unaudited Semi-Annual Financial Statements Government Grants (Appendix I to Schedule I) Statement of Investment Portfolio As at April 30, 2009 (in thousands of dollars) Fair Average Security Par Value ($) Value ($) Cost ($) Bonds Federal 35.1% Government of Canada 4.25% 1 Dec ,570 4,672 4, Jan ,085 6,300 6, Jan ,990 5,218 4, Jan ,802 12,181 12, Jan ,224 24,622 23, Jan ,967 3,176 2, Jan ,556 20,855 20, Jan ,225 4,602 4, Jan Jan ,926 10,481 10, Jan ,475 5,744 5, Jan ,042 21,607 21,574 Business Development Bank of Canada Jul Canada Housing Trust Mar ,315 7,316 7, Sep ,485 4,484 4, Mar Sep ,671 25,460 24, Dec ,675 1,781 1, Jun ,670 8,191 7, Jun ,785 3,041 2, Dec ,045 8,768 8, Jun ,220 3,179 3, Mar ,844 3,844 3,869 Farm Credit Corporation Jun ,717 2,726 2, Apr Ontario Infrastructure Jun Jun , , ,987 Municipal and Provincial 30.7% 55 School Board Trust Series A Secured Debenture Jun Alberta Capital Finance Jun Dec ,185 2,978 3,121 City of Montreal Dec City of Toronto Jun Province of British Columbia Sep ,622 1,980 1, Jan ,250 2,370 2, Jun Aug ,087 1, Jun ,259 4,632 4,592 Fair Average Security Par Value ($) Value ($) Cost ($) Bonds (continued) Municipal and Provincial 30.7% (continued) Province of Manitoba 4.25% 5 Mar ,873 1,889 1, Feb ,479 4,548 4,453 Province of New Brunswick Jun ,086 4,344 4, Feb ,563 2,740 2, Mar ,681 1,530 1,609 Province of Newfoundland Oct Apr ,143 1,940 2,074 Province of Nova Scotia Jun ,612 3,884 3, Jun ,096 2,248 2,405 Province of Ontario Mar ,210 8,100 8, Feb ,211 5,670 5, Aug ,710 7,950 7, Feb ,353 2,584 2, Feb Feb ,107 3,189 3, Aug ,687 6,714 6, Feb ,965 2,261 2, Aug ,000 4,443 4, Feb ,587 19,096 19, Feb ,275 2,158 2,189 Province of Quebec Jan ,165 5,593 5, Jun ,015 1,014 1, May Jan ,961 4,470 4, Sep ,275 3,159 3, Oct ,135 2,062 2, Jan ,094 4,613 4, Jan ,215 5,937 6, Jan Jan ,000 3,066 2, Jan ,093 8,158 8, Aug ,122 1,735 1, Jan ,656 3,008 2, Jan ,863 7,420 7, Jan ,470 8,292 8,372 Province of Saskatchewan Sep ,059 1,113 1, Sep ,359 2,792 2, Jun ,016 1,973 1, , , ,091 8 Family Savings Plan

11 Unaudited Semi-Annual Financial Statements Government Grants (continued) (Appendix I to Schedule I) Statement of Investment Portfolio As at April 30, 2009 (in thousands of dollars) Fair Average Security Par Value ($) Value ($) Cost ($) Bonds (continued) Corporate 14.0% Bank of Montreal 4.63% 29 Dec ,900 2,524 2, Dec ,335 3,169 3,519 Bank of Nova Scotia Jun ,625 3,754 3, Dec ,900 1,910 2,101 Bell Canada Jun Dec ,500 2,667 2,758 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Dec ,460 5,794 5,514 Citigroup Finance Canada Mar ,000 1,577 2,060 Enbridge Gas Distribution Oct ,650 1,690 1, Feb ,200 3,242 3,154 GE Capital Canada Feb ,650 5,331 5, Jan Aug , ,004 Honda Canada Finance Inc Sep ,135 1,090 1,135 Investors Group Inc May ,545 1,615 1,690 John Deere Credit Inc Jul ,210 1,215 1,217 Manulife Financial Capital Trust Jun ,120 5,043 5, Dec ,865 1,746 1,880 Merrill Lynch Financial Assets Feb Nov ,235 1,073 1, Jul Ontrea Inc. Debenture Series B Apr ,290 1,408 1,370 Planet Trust Jun Dec May Apr Jul PSP Capital Inc Sep ,196 4,396 4,219 RBC Capital Trust Dec ,000 5,400 5,950 Fair Average Security Par Value ($) Value ($) Cost ($) Bonds (continued) Corporate 14.0% (continued) Real Estate Asset Liquidity Series Class A 4.62% 12 Sep ,350 1,148 1, Oct Royal Office Finance Nov ,236 2,156 2,233 Sun Life Capital Trust Dec ,440 5,464 6,044 Thomson Corporation Dec ,020 2,041 2,020 Toronto Community Housing Corporation May Transcanada Pipelines Jan ,050 4,330 4,300 Wells Fargo Finance Canada Jun Dec ,400 1,378 1,377 78,224 76,563 80,927 Total Fixed Income 79.8% 415, , ,005 Variable Rate Securities 18.7% Toronto-Dominion Bank S&P/TSX 60 Index Linked Note 16 Jun ,000 72,376 63, Oct ,000 4,991 5, Oct ,000 5,216 5, Oct ,000 14,791 15, Oct ,000 4,955 5,000 93, ,329 93,000 Total Fixed Income 98.5% 508, , ,005 Cash and Short-term Investments 1.5% 8,147 8,147 Total Portfolio Assets 100.0% 546, ,152 Government Grant investments allocation Plan II Founders Plan 49,712 48,836 Group Savings Plan 186, ,058 Group Savings Plan , ,481 Family Savings Plan 23,062 22,698 Individual Savings Plan 2,123 2, , ,005 Cash and Short-term investments allocation Plan II Founders Plan Group Savings Plan 2,803 2,803 Group Savings Plan ,198 4,198 Family Savings Plan Individual Savings Plan ,147 8,147 Family Savings Plan 9

12 Canadian Scholarship Trust Foundation 2225 Sheppard Avenue East Suite 600 Toronto, Ontario M2J 5C RESP Trustee RBC Dexia Investor Services Trust 77 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M5W 1P9 Legal Counsel Heenan Blaikie LLP P.O. Box 185 Royal Bank Plaza South Tower, Suite 2600 Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J4 Auditors Deloitte & Touche LLP Brookfield Place 181 Bay Street Suite 1400 Toronto, Ontario M5J 2V1 Distributor C.S.T. Consultants Inc Sheppard Avenue East Suite 600 Toronto, Ontario M2J 5C2 Bank Royal Bank of Canada Royal Bank Plaza South Tower 200 Bay Street 10th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5J 2J5 M1-E