A LIRA preserves and grows pension funds transferred from a previous employer.

Tax-Deferred Growth

Investment income—including interest, dividends, and capital gains—remains tax-sheltered within the LIRA. Taxes are only applied once you begin making withdrawals in retirement.

Asset Preservation

The "locked-in" status ensures your pension benefits are preserved for retirement, providing a guaranteed lifelong income stream.

Investment Control

You have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio, selecting qualified investments like stocks, bonds, or GICs to match your personal risk tolerance.

A LIRA preserves and grows pension funds transferred from a previous employer.

Tax-Deferred Growth

Investment income—including interest, dividends, and capital gains—remains tax-sheltered within the LIRA. Taxes are only applied once you begin making withdrawals in retirement.

Asset Preservation

The "locked-in" status ensures your pension benefits are preserved for retirement, providing a guaranteed lifelong income stream.

Investment Control

You have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio, selecting qualified investments like stocks, bonds, or GICs to match your personal risk tolerance.

A LIRA preserves and grows pension funds transferred from a previous employer.

Tax-Deferred Growth

Investment income—including interest, dividends, and capital gains—remains tax-sheltered within the LIRA. Taxes are only applied once you begin making withdrawals in retirement.

Asset Preservation

The "locked-in" status ensures your pension benefits are preserved for retirement, providing a guaranteed lifelong income stream.

Investment Control

You have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio, selecting qualified investments like stocks, bonds, or GICs to match your personal risk tolerance.

Understanding the LIRA Account

Who could open a LIRA?

The LIRA is designed for former members of a registered pension plan who have terminated their employment and wish to maintain the tax-sheltered status of their pension benefits while gaining control over their investment strategy.

Source-Only Funding

LIRAs are funded exclusively via "vested" pension transfers after leaving a job; personal cash contributions are not permitted.

Withdrawal & Unlocking

Funds are generally locked until age 55 to ensure retirement income. However, special provisions allow unlocking for financial hardship, shortened life expectancy, or small balances.

Mandatory Conversion:

By December 31 of the year you turn 71, the LIRA must convert into a LIF or life annuity.

Understanding the LIRA Account

Who could open a LIRA?

The LIRA is designed for former members of a registered pension plan who have terminated their employment and wish to maintain the tax-sheltered status of their pension benefits while gaining control over their investment strategy.

Source-Only Funding

LIRAs are funded exclusively via "vested" pension transfers after leaving a job; personal cash contributions are not permitted.

Withdrawal & Unlocking

Funds are generally locked until age 55 to ensure retirement income. However, special provisions allow unlocking for financial hardship, shortened life expectancy, or small balances.

Mandatory Conversion:

By December 31 of the year you turn 71, the LIRA must convert into a LIF or life annuity.

Understanding the LIRA Account

Who could open a LIRA?

The LIRA is designed for former members of a registered pension plan who have terminated their employment and wish to maintain the tax-sheltered status of their pension benefits while gaining control over their investment strategy.

Source-Only Funding

LIRAs are funded exclusively via "vested" pension transfers after leaving a job; personal cash contributions are not permitted.

Withdrawal & Unlocking

Funds are generally locked until age 55 to ensure retirement income. However, special provisions allow unlocking for financial hardship, shortened life expectancy, or small balances.

Mandatory Conversion:

By December 31 of the year you turn 71, the LIRA must convert into a LIF or life annuity.

Comparing the difference between a TFSA and an RRSP

Feature
TFSA
RRSP
Feature
TFSA
RRSP
Main Purpose

Preserving pension assets for retirement

General retirement savings and tax planning

Main Purpose

Preserving pension assets for retirement

General retirement savings and tax planning

Source of Funds

Pension transfers only (no cash deposits)

Individual contributions and transfers

Source of Funds

Pension transfers only (no cash deposits)

Individual contributions and transfers

Tax on Growth

Tax-deferred until withdrawal

Tax-deferred until withdrawal

Tax on Growth

Tax-deferred until withdrawal

Tax-deferred until withdrawal

Tax on Withdrawals

Taxed as regular income

Taxed as regular income

Tax on Withdrawals

Taxed as regular income

Taxed as regular income

Withdrawal Rule

Locked-in until retirement age (with exceptions)

Flexible; can be withdrawn anytime (subject to tax)

Withdrawal Rule

Locked-in until retirement age (with exceptions)

Flexible; can be withdrawn anytime (subject to tax)

Age Limit

Convert to LIF/Annuity by age 71

Convert to RRIF/Annuity by age 71

Age Limit

Convert to LIF/Annuity by age 71

Convert to RRIF/Annuity by age 71

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Start investing the halal way—anytime, anywhere. Access your portfolio, track performance, and build your wealth with confidence.

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Align your savings with your values

Start investing the halal way—anytime, anywhere. Access your portfolio, track performance, and build your wealth with confidence.

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Even more ways to grow your wealth

RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

This CRA-registered retirement plan reduces your taxable income.

  • Tax Deduction: Contributions lower your annual income tax.

  • Tax-Deferred Growth: Investment earnings are not taxed until you withdraw them.

Spousal RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

High-earners contribute to a partner’s plan for immediate tax deductions.

  • Income Splitting: Evens out retirement income to lower family taxes.

  • Immediate Savings: Reduces the contributor's current taxable income.

Disclaimer

Corex Financial Inc. ("Corex") offers wealth management products and services to Manzil customers. Corex Financial Inc. is a registered Portfolio Manager in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and as an Investment Fund Manager in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec. Assets in your Corex accounts are held with various custodians, each registered as an investment dealer with the applicable securities regulators. All custodians are members of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Corex will determine what investments are suitable for you.

This website is to be used for information purposes only and is not intended to provide any financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. No securities regulatory authority has assessed the merits of these securities or the information contained on this website.

Your capital is at risk with any type of investment. The value of your portfolio can increase or decrease. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. An investment may be risky and may not be suitable for an investor's goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. The value of investments and the income derived from investments will fluctuate and can go down as well as up. A loss of principal may occur.

This information is for educational purposes. Should any conflict arise between the information presented here and the official CRA website, the CRA website is considered the correct source. Please consult with a licensed representative for further assistance.

Investment fund and portfolio management services are provided through Corex Financial Inc.*

Disclaimer

Corex Financial Inc. ("Corex") offers wealth management products and services to Manzil customers. Corex Financial Inc. is a registered Portfolio Manager in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and as an Investment Fund Manager in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec. Assets in your Corex accounts are held with various custodians, each registered as an investment dealer with the applicable securities regulators. All custodians are members of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Corex will determine what investments are suitable for you.

This website is to be used for information purposes only and is not intended to provide any financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. No securities regulatory authority has assessed the merits of these securities or the information contained on this website.

Your capital is at risk with any type of investment. The value of your portfolio can increase or decrease. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. An investment may be risky and may not be suitable for an investor's goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. The value of investments and the income derived from investments will fluctuate and can go down as well as up. A loss of principal may occur.

This information is for educational purposes. Should any conflict arise between the information presented here and the official CRA website, the CRA website is considered the correct source. Please consult with a licensed representative for further assistance.

Investment fund and portfolio management services are provided through Corex Financial Inc.*

Disclaimer

Corex Financial Inc. ("Corex") offers wealth management products and services to Manzil customers. Corex Financial Inc. is a registered Portfolio Manager in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and as an Investment Fund Manager in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec. Assets in your Corex accounts are held with various custodians, each registered as an investment dealer with the applicable securities regulators. All custodians are members of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Corex will determine what investments are suitable for you.

This website is to be used for information purposes only and is not intended to provide any financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. No securities regulatory authority has assessed the merits of these securities or the information contained on this website.

Your capital is at risk with any type of investment. The value of your portfolio can increase or decrease. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. An investment may be risky and may not be suitable for an investor's goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. The value of investments and the income derived from investments will fluctuate and can go down as well as up. A loss of principal may occur.

This information is for educational purposes. Should any conflict arise between the information presented here and the official CRA website, the CRA website is considered the correct source. Please consult with a licensed representative for further assistance.

Investment fund and portfolio management services are provided through Corex Financial Inc.*