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2026 Employment Insurance premium rates dropping by one cent

by HR News Canada Staff September 13, 2025

written by HR News Canada Staff September 13, 2025

The Canada Employment Insurance Commission set the 2026 Employment Insurance premium rate at $1.63 per $100 of insurable earnings for employees, down one cent from 2025 rates, according to Employment and Social Development Canada. Employers will pay $2.28 per $100 of insurable earnings in 2026, whic...

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2026 Employment Insurance premium rates dropping by one cent

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