Responsible annuities
With more than 30 years of expertise in responsible investment, Desjardins now offers responsible annuities—a first in Canada! This was made possible by our responsible investment policy, which incorporates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into the selection and management of investments. And they offer the same competitive rates as traditional annuities!
Read our responsible investment policy (PDF, 402 KB) - This link will open in a new window.
You must convert your RRSP into an annuity no later than December 31 of the year you turn 71.
Your savings, registered or not, become regular income
- Interest rate: current rate at the time annuity is taken out
- Index option: income payment amounts can be adjusted annually
Savers who want to contribute to a more sustainable world while receiving a guaranteed regular income for a set period of time or until death.
2 types of annuities available
- Life annuity or term certain annuity
- To learn more, see frequently asked questions about annuities (FAQ).
- An annuity can be combined with a RRIF or LIF. The RRIF or LIF portion ensures investment income flexibility; the annuity portion ensures retirement income stability.
Income taxation
Taxes can be spread out over several years
Interest rate
Fixed for the duration of the annuity, regardless of future rate fluctuations
Other
- Exact annuity amount is set at time of purchase and income is protected from potential interest rate reductions
- Income amounts can be adjusted annually by indexing your periodic payments
See Manage your retirement income
