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SOURCES – 12 differences in Canadian and American retirement planning

January 5, 2026 by Ash Kaushik

The following sources were consulted in the preparation of the article “12 differences in Canadian and American retirement planning.”

  1. How contributions affect your RRSP deduction limit
  2. RRSP options when you turn 71
  3. Withdrawing from a TFSA
  4. CPP retirement pension
  5. Old Age Security Return of Income (OASRI)
  6. T1032 Joint Election to Split Pension Income
  7. Principal residence
  8. Spousal RRSPs or common-law partner RRSPs
  9. Tax rates on withdrawals
  10. Guaranteed Income Supplement
  11. RDSP Eligibility and contributions
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