Updated on: October 1, 2025
Currency
CAD
Employer Taxes
N/A
Payroll Frequency
Biweekly.
Employee Taxes
N/A
Language
English, French
Date Format
DD/MM/YYYY
Canada by the Numbers
39 Million
Population
2.14 Trillion
GDP
13
National Holidays
5
Hiring Difficulty Score
Weekly Working Hours
National Holidays
Leave
Paid and unpaid leave is available for maternity, personal, and bereavement.
Employment Contracts
No, but they are highly recommended to address locally mandated issues.
Types of Employment
Employee or independent contractor.
Employment Costs
IC Class Factors
Factors such as degree of control, financial risk, and the provison of tools and equipment are important.
Labor Leasing
No labor leasing license is required.
Minimum Wage Requirements
The minimum wage in Canada is $17.75 per hour as of April 1, 2025.
Medical Benefits
The decentralized plan leaves medical benefits to be administrated by the provinces.
Probationary Periods
3-6 months for private sector employees under federal jurisduction. The probation length is usually specified in employment contracts, collective agreements, or government policies.
Termination Notice
Severance
Employers are required to pay severance in some circumstances.
Pre-hire Checks
Permitted with consent; relevant to job.
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