Making the most of the pension tax credit

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I liked your coverage of RRIF taxation. I would like to see more information on LIF taxation. More precisely, on the following scenario: Individuals do not get the $2,000 tax credit for RRIF withdrawals before age 65. Did I read properly that for LIF withdrawals the $2,000 tax credit applies to anyone, irrespective of age? Meaning under 65? Should a LIRA be moved to a LIF when the expected minimum withdrawal would be under that threshold? Should LIF withdrawals be recommended