Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
MORE RETIREMENT SAVINGS, LESS TAX
What’s an RRSP?
An RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) in an investment account that is registered with the Canadian Federal Government. An RRSP, or simply, RSP, helps you save for retirement by growing your money and sheltering it from taxes.
RRSP eligibility
- If you're a Canadian resident over 18 and you have employment income you can contribute to an RRSP.
- There’s no minimum age, but the year you turn 71 you you need to convert to a RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund)
RRSP tax benefits
- Contributions are tax-deductible, which can reduce the total amount of income tax you pay.
- You don’t pay tax on investment earnings inside your RRSP until you withdraw funds (note: you can still earn sheltered gains once you convert your RRSP to a RRIF.
- You can carry forward your unused contribution room and use it in future years.
- Plus, if you earn significantly more than your spouse or common-law partner you can reduce taxes by contributing to a spousal RRSP.
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How to maximize your RRSP
18% or $32,490
For 2025, your contribution room is either 18% of last year’s earned income or $32,490 (whichever is lower) plus any unused contribution room from before.
March 3, 2025
You can contribute to your RRSP any time if you still have room. March 3, 2025 is the last day for contributions to count towards reducing your taxable income for the previous year (2024).
71 years old
The year you turn 71, you must close your RRSP or convert it to a RRIF. In this year, the last day to contribute will be December 31.
How and when to withdraw money from your RRSP
Technically, you can withdraw funds from your RRSP at any time as long as they’re not in a locked-in investment. You pay tax on money you withdraw from your RRSP, so it’s smart to wait until after you retire, because your tax rate will likely be lower.
You can also withdraw from your RRSP without tax implications through the Home Buyers' Plan and the Lifelong Learning Plan. The Home Buyers' Plan lets you borrow up to $60,000 from your RRSP. The Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) lets you to withdraw up to $10,000 per year to finance education costs.
Build up your RRSP investments
Your RRSP can hold different types of investments, such as cash, mutual funds, GICs, and more. We can help you build an investment portfolio that works for you.
Guaranteed investment certificates (GICs)
GICs keep your principal investment safe and come with a guaranteed rate of return.
Earn a competitive interest rate on your savings with easy access to move funds to other investments.
Make the most of low trading fees and the freedom to buy and sell stocks, bonds, ETFs, and mutual funds with confidence.
Tools and resources
Learn more about RRSPs
Mutual funds and other securities are offered through Aviso Wealth, a division of Aviso Financial Inc. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Unless otherwise stated, mutual funds, other securities and cash balances are not covered by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer that insures deposits in credit unions. Mutual funds and other securities are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.