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Language(s): English & French

Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Capital City: Ottawa

Population: 38.93 million

Cost of Living Rank: 15th

VAT (Valued Added Tax): 5%

EMPLOYER TAXES

11.85%

★  5.95% - Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
★  2.32% - Federal Employment insurance (EI)
★  1.67% - Workplace Safety Insurance
★  1.95% - Employer Health Tax

Why hire in Canada

Canada boasts a well-educated and highly skilled workforce. This translates to a readily available pool of qualified professionals across various sectors.

This country offers a politically stable environment with clear and transparent business regulations, promoting long-term growth for companies.

With close cultural ties to the US, Canada offers a familiar and streamlined hiring experience for North American companies.

Minimum Salary

16.55 CAD per Hour

Payroll Cycle

Bi-weekly

Holidays Number

10

Trial Period

3 months

Employer Taxes

11.85%

Taxes Filing

Employers in Canada are required to withhold income tax from their employees' wages. The federal tax rate can range from 15% to 33%, depending on income, and provincial taxes vary.

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