A spousal RRSP is beneficial for couples with differing income levels as it allows for income splitting during retirement. This is advantageous because it enables the higher-income spouse to contribute to the RRSP of the lower-income spouse. When the funds are eventually withdrawn during retirement, they are taxed at the lower-income spouse’s rate, potentially reducing the couple’s overall tax burden. This aligns with the LLQP guideline on income splitting as a tax minimization strategy​.

Option B is incorrect because the contributions to a spousal RRSP reduce the contribution room of the contributing spouse, not the recipient. Option C is technically accurate but does not directly address the primary advantage of a spousal RRSP in terms of tax planning, and Option Dis correct regarding extending tax benefits but does not directly highlight the immediate benefit of income splitting for the couple.

In this case, Jasper is concerned with covering a specific loan balance that will decrease over time as the loan is repaid. A20-year decreasing term life insurancepolicy is typically used for situations where the coverage amount decreases over the policy term, aligning with the declining balance of a loan. This is often the most cost-effective option, as the coverage amount decreases in line with the outstanding loan balance, ensuring that the insurance will pay off any remaining loan balance if Jasper dies within the 20-year term.

Other options, such as a standard term policy with a level benefit (Option B), a Term-100 (Option C), or a Universal Life policy (Option D), provide level or flexible coverage not specifically suited to decreasing liabilities like a loan. Therefore,Option Ais the best choice to meet Jasper’s needs cost-effectively​​​.

Rachel should inform Owen that some segregated funds offer an automatic reset feature, which adjusts the guaranteed value periodically based on the fund’s market performance. This can lock in gains during rising markets without requiring manual intervention. According to LLQP resources, automatic resets can occur on specific anniversaries or under certain conditions specified in the contract​.

Option A is incorrect as not all segregated funds offer a reset feature. Option C is incorrect as there may be costs associated with funds that provide reset options. Option D is incorrect because resets typically lock in gains, not losses.

Money market segregated fundsare considered the least risky because they invest in short-term, high-quality investments and offer principal preservation features. They also benefit from thecreditor protectionassociated with segregated fund contracts.

Exact Extract:

"Money market funds aim to preserve capital by investing in highly liquid, low-risk instruments. Segregated fund contracts may also offer creditor protection if structured appropriately."

(Reference:Segfunds-E313-2020-12-7ED, Chapter 2.2.1 Money Market Funds​)

Since Diu had designated her son Shan as the primary beneficiary and her niece Haru as the contingent beneficiary, the death benefit from the annuity will pass to Haru, the contingent beneficiary, after Shan's death. In annuity contracts, if the primary beneficiary predeceases the annuitant and no changes are made to the designation, the benefits will typically go to the contingent beneficiary. According to LLQP principles, a contingent beneficiary is entitled to receive the remaining guaranteed payments when the primary beneficiary is no longer able to do so​​.

Option A is incorrect as Shan’s widow is not mentioned as a beneficiary. Option B is incorrect as Shan's estate would not receive the benefits if a contingent beneficiary exists. Option D is incorrect as Diu’s estate would only receive the benefits if no beneficiaries were named.

Most group benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, require employees to complete astandard waiting period(e.g., 3 months) before they become eligible for enrollment.

Exact Extract:

"Group insurance plans often impose a standard waiting period before new employees become eligible for coverage."

(Reference:Sickness-E312-2020-12-7ED, Chapter 2.3.3.1 Qualification Period【45:3†Sickness-E312-2020-12-7ED.pdf**)

Agroup TFSAallows employees to withdraw fundsat any time without triggering taxes or penalties, meeting Germaine’s requirement perfectly.

Exact Extract:

"TFSAs allow contributions with after-tax dollars and withdrawals at any time without tax penalties, making them ideal for flexible saving plans."

(Reference:Segfunds-E313-2020-12-7ED, Chapter 1.3.11.2 Group Plans​)