Janine will celebrate her 71st birthday this year. She currently has a lot of money in a personal registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) and knows there are rules about what she can do with those funds. Which of the following is TRUE?
Correct Answer: B
Question 32
Marta is turning 71 years old this year. She will have to convert her registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) to a registered retirement income fund (RRIF). Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Correct Answer: D
Question 33
With respect to the tax treatment of dividends received from a taxable Canadian corporation, which of the following statements is CORRECT?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation Dividends from both preferred and common shares of Canadian corporations receive preferential tax treatment because they are eligible for the dividend tax credit. This credit reduces the amount of tax payable on dividend income by accounting for the tax that the corporation has already paid on its earnings. Dividends from non-resident corporations do not qualify for this credit and are taxed at the same rate as interest income. Only 50% of capital gains, not dividend income, are subject to tax. References: The Dividend Tax Rate in Canada: What You Need to Know Now - Hardbacon, How are Dividends Taxed in Canada? Exploring the Canadian Dividend Tax Credit
Question 34
Dakota is a Dealing Representative with Harvest Wealth Inc., a mutual fund dealer. Dakota starts a marketing campaign to contact prospective new clients and increase sales with existing clients. Which of the following CORRECTLY describes activities that Dakota can engage in under her marketing campaign?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation Dakota can send promotional emails to clients who have opted in to receive commercial electronic messages (CEMs). A CEM is any electronic message that encourages participation in a commercial activity, such as an email, a text message, or a social media message. Under Canada's anti-spam legislation (CASL), Dakota must obtain consent from the recipients before sending CEMs, either explicitly (e.g., by asking them to sign up for a newsletter) or implicitly (e.g., by having an existing business relationship with them). Dakota must also identify himself and his dealer, provide contact information, and include an unsubscribe mechanism in every CEM. The other statements are incorrect. Dakota cannot make telemarketing calls to clients who are listed on the National Do Not Call List (DNCL). The DNCL is a list of telephone numbers of consumers who do not want to receive unsolicited telemarketing calls. Under the Telecommunications Act, Dakota must register with the National DNCL operator, subscribe to the National DNCL, and avoid calling any number on the list, unless he has express consent from the consumer or an exemption applies. Dakota cannot send promotional emails to clients who have opted into Harvest Wealth's Do Not Call List. A Do Not Call List is a list of telephone numbers of consumers who do not want to receive telemarketing calls from a specific organization. Under the Telecommunications Act, Dakota must maintain an internal Do Not Call List for his dealer and respect the requests of consumers who ask not to be called by his dealer. However, this does not mean that he can send promotional emails to those consumers, as that would violate CASL. Dakota cannot make telemarketing calls to clients who have opted in to receive commercial electronic messages (CEMs). Opting in to receive CEMs does not imply consent to receive telemarketing calls, as they are different forms of communication governed by different laws . Dakota must obtain separate consent from the clients before making telemarketing calls to them, either explicitly or implicitly. References: [Canada's anti-spam legislation], [National Do Not Call List]
Question 35
Pacari is a Dealing Representative with Cavalry Investments, a mutual fund dealer. Pacari's client, Darsha, is a long-time customer and an elderly widow. Darsha depended on her husband, for financial decisions before he passed. Pacari has also noticed that Darsha's capacity seems to be declining over the years. Luckily, with Pacari's help, Darsha has been managing her finances well. However, Darsha's daughter has been getting involved recently and has even tried to enter trades without Darsha's authorization. Pacari is particularly concerned about the last transaction for Darsha's account: a very large redemption. Pacari fears that Darsha has become a victim of financial exploitation and he raises his concerns with his dealer Cavalry. Which of the following statements about how Cavalry may proceed is CORRECT?
Correct Answer: C
Explanation Cavalry can place a temporary hold on Darsha's account to temporarily disallow the redemption if they have reasonable grounds to believe that Darsha is being financially exploited or that she lacks mental capacity to make financial decisions. This is in accordance with the guidance issued by the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) on how to deal with vulnerable clients. A temporary hold can be placed for up to 15 business days, which can be extended for another 15 business days if necessary. During this time, Cavalry must conduct an internal review of the matter and contact Darsha and any trusted contact person or legal representative to resolve the situation. Cavalry cannot place a permanent hold on Darsha's account without her consent or a court order. Cavalry is not required to place a temporary hold on Darsha's account, but it is an option available to them to protect their client's interests. References: What We Heard Report: Financial Crimes and Harms Against Seniors, MFDA Bulletin #0859-P - Guidance on Vulnerable Clients