INVESTMENTS: Group Pension

Defined Contribution Registered Pension Plans (DCRPPs)

DCRPP's are formal arrangements made by a sponsor in order to provide employees with a monthly income on retirement. Legislation requires the employer to contribute to the plan. If the employee is also required to contribute, the plan is referred to a s a contributory plan, otherwise it is a non-contributory plan.

Highlights

  • The employer may impose a vesting period of up to 2 years
  • The contribution formula is clearly defined (minimum employer contribution is 1% of YMPE)
  • After the contributions vest, all monies are locked-ion
  • Employer contributions are not subject to payroll taxes
  • Legislation states that voluntary contributions are allowed to be redeemed. However, employers have the option of locking in all contributions
  • Plans are creditor proof
  • Low administrative costs
  • The employer is responsible for the plan
  • Creates a pension adjustment

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