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Reaching Your CPP Contribution Maximum: What Workers Need to Know

  Understanding when you’ve hit the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) maximum contribution for the year can save you confusion—and help you make sense of your paycheques as the year goes on. The CPP is designed with an annual limit, meaning once you’ve contributed the maximum required amount, no further CPP deductions should come off your income for the rest of that calendar year. How CPP Contributions Work CPP contributions are based on: Your employment income The year’s maximum pensionable earnings (YMPE) The CPP contribution rate Each year, the federal government sets: A maximum amount of income on which CPP contributions apply (the YMPE) The maximum total contribution you and your employer must make Once your income reaches that threshold, your contributions stop automatically. How to Know You’ve Reached the Maximum Here are the simplest ways to tell: Check your pay stub Your pay stub shows year‑to‑date CPP contributions. Compare this number to the annual maximum ...

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Carney's Bold Moves: Trade War Relief and Megaproject Acceleration

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a comprehensive plan to mitigate the economic impact of the ongoing trade war with the United States. In a decisive move, Carney announced measures aimed at supporting workers and businesses, including temporarily waiving the one-week waiting period for employment insurance and allowing businesses to defer corporate income tax payments and GST/HST remittances.

Carney also pledged to expedite major infrastructure projects through a streamlined "one-window approval process," aiming to cut red tape and accelerate development. Notable projects include the Cedar LNG and LNG Canada facilities in British Columbia and the Port of Churchill in Manitoba. These initiatives are expected to bolster Canada's economy and create significant opportunities for growth.

The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of removing barriers to the free movement of goods, services, and workers across provinces and territories, projecting an economic boost of $250 billion. With these measures, Carney aims to strengthen Canada's resilience and pave the way for long-term economic stability.


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