As RRSP season approaches, the Fonds has set aside at least $75 million to help people contribute to RRSP+ plans via subscription to Fonds shares through one-time or automatic bank withdrawals. This will enable more people to save for retirement while benefiting from an additional 30%[1] in tax credits.

Don't have access to payroll deductions?

Register now and you could save up to $5,000.

Are you already contributing to your RRSP+ by subscribing to Fonds shares through automatic bank withdrawals?

If your current bank withdrawals total less than $5,000 in a single tax year, register now and you could be able to combine these new bank withdrawals with your existing ones to increase your share subscriptions to a maximum of $5,000.

Do you have access to payroll deductions at work?

Start or maximize your share subscriptions via payroll deductions now in My Online Account, which allows more people without access to payroll deductions to be selected.

Dates to remember

Registration period

December 16, 2024, to January 24, 2025[2]

Selection period

January 27 to February 22, 2025

Those selected will receive an email with instructions and have five days to set up bank withdrawals to subscribe to Fonds shares.

Subscription period

Starting from January 27, 2025

Automatic bank withdrawals for share subscriptions may be spaced out over a period ending on or before May 31, 2025.

Benefit from an additional 30% in tax credits with an RRSP+

In addition to the standard RRSP deductions, subscribing to Fonds shares could make you eligible for an extra 30% in tax savings[1].

That means that on a $5,000 investment, $1,500 would go right back in your pocket, on top of the standard RRSP deductions.

For a $5,000 investment

Regular RRSP

RRSP Deduction: $1325; Actual Cost: $3675

RRSP+ with the Fonds

RRSP Deduction: $1325; 30% Tax Savings: $1500; Actual Cost: $2175

Who can register?

All Québec residents aged 18 and over. You can register for the random selection whether you're already a Fonds saver or not. Other conditions apply.

See all conditions

The steps of the random selection

1

Registration

Complete and submit your registration form between December 16, 2024, and 11:59 p.m. on January 24, 2025[2].

Provide the following information:

  • Email address you already use or will use for your online account with the Fonds
  • Last three (3) digits of your social insurance number (SIN)

Important! Don't forget to confirm your identity via the email sent to you immediately after submitting the form. Once you complete this step, you will be officially registered. Don't see the email? Check your junk mail!

2

Selection

Registered persons will be randomly selected in waves from January 27 to February 22, 2025, or until the total amount of share subscriptions via bank withdrawal reaches the specified amount of at least $75 million during this random selection. Those selected will receive an email with instructions and a unique code valid for five (5) days. To avoid any unpleasant situations, don't forget to check your junk mail.

3

Share subscription

The selected individuals may purchase up to $5,000 in Fonds shares and transfer these shares to an RRSP+, spousal RRSP+, or non-RRSP+ with the Fonds. The shares may also be divided between these three accounts.

Those selected will have two bank withdrawal options:

  • One-time withdrawal of a lump-sum payment of up to $5,000
  • Automatic withdrawals to spread payments over a longer period, such as once every week, two weeks, or month, between now and May 31, 2025

If you don't already have an RRSP+ account with the Fonds, you can open one online. However, to open a new non-RRSP+ or spousal RRSP+ account, you will need to call Saving Services. An agent will be happy to guide you through the process.

If you are chosen during the random selection, do not cancel your existing subscriptions via automatic bank withdrawal. Simply add one or more bank withdrawals to reach your total desired share subscription amount.

Most frequently asked questions

Random Selection
What is the Fonds' random selection?
To help workers who wish to save for retirement but who do not have access to payroll deductions, the Fonds has negotiated with the Québec government for an additional amount of at least $75 million for new share subscriptions via bank withdrawal.
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Who is eligible for the random selection?
All Québec residents aged 18 and over, whether or not they are already Fonds savers.
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Am I eligible for the 30% in tax credits if I contribute to an RRSP+ by subscribing to Fonds shares through the random selection?
The same criteria and conditions apply to all Fonds savers, whether or not they subscribe to shares through the random selection. For example, starting the year in which you turn 65, you are no longer eligible for these tax credits.[1]
More Details : Am I eligible for the 30% in tax credits if I contribute to an RRSP+ by subscribing to Fonds shares through the random selection?
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How much can I contribute by subscribing to shares through the random selection?
You can subscribe to Fonds shares totalling up to $5,000 between now and May 31, 2025.
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Can I register for the random selection if I already subscribe to Fonds shares or if I did so via the spring 2024 random selection?
Yes. You can register whether or not you are an existing Fonds saver and whether or not you participated in the spring 2024 random selection.
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How do I know if I have been selected?
Keep an eye on your inbox! Starting January 27, if you are selected, you will receive an email with the subject line "You have been selected via the random selection." It will contain a unique code needed to set up your share subscription. Once received, the code will be valid for 5 days.
More Details : How do I know if I have been selected?

The registration period for the random selection will take place from December 16, 2024, to January 24, 2025[2].

  • 1

    The subscription of shares of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ may give rise to labour-sponsored fund tax credits. The tax credits amount to 30%, namely 15% at the Quebec level and 15% at the federal level, and are limited to $1,500 per fiscal year, which represents a $5,000 subscription of shares of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ.

    2

    The Fonds reserves the right to extend the registration period beyond January 24, 2025.

    3

    Example based on the 2024 tax year for an individual with a $25,000 to $51,780 taxable annual income with a marginal tax rate of 26.5%. These amounts are estimates that could vary depending on your taxation status.

    Please read the prospectus before subscribing to shares of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained on the Website fondsftq.com, from a local representative or at the offices of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ. The shares of the Fonds de solidarité FTQ are not guaranteed, their value changes and past performance may not be repeated.