Work and pay guides
Explainers for Canada, with named sources and checked dates where available.
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Explainer2 min
The 2026 CPP employee contribution rate is 5.95% on earnings above the basic exemption and up to $74,600. EI uses a separate premium rate and insurable-earnings ceiling.
Explainer1 min
For most people, EI regular benefits use a percentage of average insurable weekly earnings. The published earnings ceiling limits the weekly amount.
Source: Service Canada, EI regular benefit amounts · Checked