• What is a Labour Sponsored Investment Fund?
  
• What Type of Investor Should Consider a LSIF?
  
• How Long Must I Hold My LSIF?
  
• What is the Maximum Amount I Can Contribute to a LSIF in Any One Year?
  
• How Do the Tax Credits Work?
  
• How do I Claim My LSIF Tax Credits on My Tax Return?
  
• Can LSIFs Be Held in an RRSP?
  
• Can LSIFs Be Held with Other Investments?
  
• What Other Factors Should I Consider When Selecting a LSIF?
  
• What Return Can I Expect on My LSIF Investment?

What is a Laboured Sponsored Investment Fund?

• They are investment funds that are required by federal and provincial statutes to be sponsored by a registered trade union.
  
• They carry a specific mandate to invest in small-to-medium sized newer businesses located in Canada and employing Canadians.
  
• These funds also contain significant federal and provincial tax credits for investors especially those in high tax brackets.
  

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