Tax credit reminder
If you meet the conditions set out in the prospectus, you are eligible for tax credits of 30%1 for labour-sponsored funds until the end of the tax year in which you turn 64 years of age. Note that by withdrawing your savings from the Fonds, in whole or in part, for retirement or disability purposes, you will no longer be eligible for these 30% tax credits on future contributions. This represents an additional tax savings of up to $1,500 per year until the end of the fiscal year in which you turn 64[1].
According to the redemption criteria for retirement, from the time you receive a retirement pension, you can submit a redemption request for the share you hold.
Requirements:
The shareholder must be at least 55 years of age, receive or be set to receive within three months of the request, a life annuity under a pension plan, an annuity under a registered retirement savings plan or a deferred profit-sharing plan, unless such annuity or payment is received because of the death of his or her spouse.
Document required:
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ form
AND
a copy of proof of payment of one of the following retirement benefits, such as a pension cheque, Relevé 2 or T4A slip:
- pension benefits under an employer’s pension plan or a declaration by the employer confirming the retirement;
- annuity under a deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP);
- pension under a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP).
Eligible shares:
Except for the exception mentioned below, the minimum holding period of 730 days, provided in the Act, for the application of redemption criteria relating to retirement, phased retirement and shareholders who have reached 65 years of age Fonds de solidarité FTQ share redemptions will be gradually extended as follows:
| Date of redemption | Before June 1, 2027 | Between June 1, 2027, and May 31, 2029 | Between June 1, 2029, and May 31, 2031 | After May 31, 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum holding period | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years | 5 years |
Exception : Shareholders who are or will turn, during a year, 71 years of age may redeem their Shares without a minimum holding period.
