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Retirement in Quebec: the right pillars in the right order

A simple overview before you move into product detail and withdrawal strategy.

💡 Exemple concret

Gilles, 58, salaried at $75,000 — impact of the right decisions today

Tax saving from RRSP ($13,500 contributed)+ $5,130
QPP deferred to 72 vs 65+ 58.8% per payment
Optimized RRSP + TFSA withdrawal$3,000-6,000/yr
Age amount credit (from age 65)+ $1,530
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🎯 Quoi faire maintenant

  1. 1

    Check your unused RRSP room on My CRA Account — every dollar contributed now reduces tax at your highest marginal rate

  2. 2

    Compare the amounts on your QPP statement: after 65, the pension rises by 0.7% per month until 72, without making deferral universally optimal

  3. 3

    Plan your RRSP + TFSA withdrawal order to minimize tax in retirement

Key points

RRQ and OAS form a base, not usually a full solution.
RRSPs and TFSAs do not solve the same tax problem.
Benefit start age should be aligned with your income horizon.

Useful pages

RRSP guide
Understand deduction logic and role.
RRSP transfer guide
Move an RRSP without creating a withdrawal.
FHSA guide
First-home savings and down payment strategy.
QPP guide
Review the Quebec public pension pillar.

FAQ

RRSP or TFSA first?
It depends mainly on your current tax bracket, expected future income, and flexibility needs.
Is RRQ enough?
For most households, no. It is a foundation rather than a complete plan.

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