Quick answer: The CPP, CPP2 and EI ceilings every 2026 Canadian payroll runs on, one printable card. Each figure is drawn from our sourced payroll figures page, which cites the CRA and ESDC announcements — print it, pin it, and check the source page before relying on it late in the year. Looking ahead: what is known about 2027 so far.
| CPP basic exemption | $3,500 |
|---|---|
| Year’s maximum pensionable earnings (YMPE) | $74,600 |
| CPP contribution rate (employee, matched by employer) | 5.95% |
| Maximum CPP contribution (each side) | $4,230.45 |
| CPP2 band | $74,600 – $85,000 |
| Employee CPP + CPP2 maximum, combined | $4,646.45 |
| EI maximum insurable earnings | $68,900 |
| Employer EI premium | 1.4× employee premium |
Source and context: everstonecpa.com/tax-update/payroll-figures-2026 (cites CRA rates page and the ESDC 2026 EI announcement). Remitter type and due dates: everstonecpa.com/payroll-remittance-calendar. Prepared by EverStone CPA, Abbotsford BC — (604) 832-1743.
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