A pedestrian walks by the Dalhousie Dentistry Building in Halifax on Friday, May 22, 2015. A new poll says that while most parents are aware of RESPs, less than half are currently using the investment vehicle. The survey by The Canada Life Assurance Co. also found that only 17 per cent of parents polled said they were knowledgeable about the benefits and contribution limits of the savings tool. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Pittman