The VPG Bulletin | April 2018 Edition

APRIL 2018

Obviously, you are trying to save as much as you can to live the retirement of your dreams. But, you still are counting on public pension plans to give you a little boost! So, how much can you hope to get from the government when you retire?

For the Québec Pension Plan (QPP), your statement of participation gives you a good idea. You can check out your statement online or ask for it to be mailed to you (for details, click here).

For federal government benefits, the calculation of payments is reviewed each quarter based on inflation. To find out how much you would receive if you were currently retired, check out the government site by clicking here.

As always, we invite you to contact us if you have any questions. We’re here to help you!

Until next time!

Francis, Gilles and Josée

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A spa getaway is the one of the best ways to pamper yourself. Lucky for us, there are more and more places in Quebec that offer an unforgettable experience, in and around the city. Here are seven of them. Careful, it’s easy to get addicted!

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Francis Sabourin
Director, Wealth Management
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Gilles Deraspe
Portfolio Manager
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Sabourin Deraspe
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