RRSP maturity is age-based. In general, an RRSP must be converted to a retirement income option, such as a RRIF or annuity, by the end of the calendar year in which the annuitant turns 71. Minimum RRIF withdrawals begin the following year if a RRIF is selected. Option B confuses eligibility for some retirement benefits and pension planning milestones with RRSP maturity. Option C is wrong because employment status does not eliminate the conversion requirement. Option D is not required and may be tax-inefficient; a full cash withdrawal could trigger substantial taxable income. A planner should treat conversion as a planning decision, not an administrative afterthought. The client's spouse's age, required income, tax bracket, pension splitting, investment mix, estate goals, and OAS exposure may influence whether to use a RRIF, annuity, or combination. The correct exam answer is the age-71 year-end deadline. References/topics: RRSP maturity, RRIF conversion, annuities, retirement income planning.