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Vincent, aged 55, plans to retire 10 years from now after a 40-year career with the federal government. He will then receive a federal pension and will benefit from a retiree health plan. His wife Catherine is 15 years younger than him. Vincent also has an RRSP that he intends on using in part to fund his travel plans in retirement, and in part to leave a lump sum to Catherine for her living expenses after he dies. Vincent has planned his budget carefully and feels confident that he has thought of everything. What may Vincent’s insurance agent suggest he consider to safeguard his retirement?
Brian is a machinist. For the past seven years, he’s worked for a company that offers a group benefits plan. Under that plan, the premiums for long-term disability coverage are entirely paid by the employees. Last year, an injury forced Brian to stop working for eight months. After a four-month waiting period, during which he collected Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, Brian received long-term disability (LTD) benefits from the group plan’s insurer. Brian is now preparing his income tax return and wonders about the tax implications of the different benefits he received while on disability. What statement accurately describes the tax treatment of Brian’s EI and LTD benefits?
Xavier meets and fills out an application form with Jose, an insurance representative, because he would like to purchase a critical illness insurance policy. When Jose asks Xavier about his alcohol consumption, Xavier admits he regularly drinks 10 beers a day.
What is the next step in the application process?