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Payroll Compliance in 2026: What Changed

June 4, 2026

A quick rundown of CPP, EI, and provincial updates every Canadian employer should know this year.

The headlines

This year brought another round of CPP enhancement contributions, an EI rate change, and provincial minimum wage bumps in most provinces. If your payroll software is current you are mostly fine — but the gotchas live in T4 boxes, ROEs, and remittance schedules.

Things to double-check

CPP2 contributions on earnings between the YMPE and YAMPE
Remittance frequency — has your average monthly remittance pushed you into a new tier?
Provincial paid sick leave updates in BC, ON, and QC

When in doubt, ask. Payroll mistakes are expensive to unwind.