Canoe Money has a great comparison of leading Canadian institutions RRSP rates. They also have comparisons of GIC rates and lots more.
I don't know how often the rates are updated, but I can see that the ING Direct rates are a bit out of date because ING have recently come out with a 1.5yr GIC that pays 4%.
Personally I have been pushing the RBC eSavings account which was paying 4.0% when I joined sometime in 2008, and which is now paying a paltry 2.75%. (I spoke to RBC and they said that the rate is adjusted whenever prime changes.) ING's rates have been more consistent, paying anywhere from 3.75% to 3.15% at the time of writing. Which is a damn sight better than RBC.
Let me know if you find anything out there (registered or not) which pays consistently high-interest.
Update: I just saw that as of Jan 2009 Canadians won't be taxed on savings interest up to $5000, so that's nice. You can sign up to getupdates on the Tax Free Savings Account at INGdirect.ca
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