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Employing in Canada

Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Canada.

Minimum Wage
CAD 34,424
per year
Employer costs
~14% – 77%
of salary

Minimum Wage

CAD 34,424 per year

Employer costs

  • Wcb Tax: 14% – 77%

Taxes

Estimated employer contributions of approximately 14% – 77% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.

Employer Taxes & Contributions

Estimated Employer Cost

~14% – 77%
Wcb Tax 14% – 77%

Working hours

Working hours per week

40 hours per week

Leave

Personal/Carer's leave

3 days per year

Public holidays in Canada

New Year's Day
2026-01-01
Good Friday
2026-04-03
Victoria Day
2026-05-18
Canada Day
2026-07-01
Labour Day
2026-09-07
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
2026-09-30
Thanksgiving
2026-10-12
Christmas Day
2026-12-25

Termination

Probation period

90 – 90 days

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