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Besides, OAS/CPP/GIS, here are common credits as indicated by the govt:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/snrs/ddctns-eng.html
Besides those listed above, you can base the RRIF conversion (if he has an RRSP) on your age (instead of his), thus delaying the forced withdrawal schedule.
Besides, OAS/CPP/GIS, here are common credits as indicated by the govt:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/sgmnts/snrs/ddctns-eng.html
Besides those listed above, you can base the RRIF conversion (if he has an RRSP) on your age (instead of his), thus delaying the forced withdrawal schedule.