CPP and EI: what comes off your pay
The Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance — what you pay in, and what you can claim (parental leave, job loss).
The Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance — what you pay in, and what you can claim (parental leave, job loss).
Key points to understand
CPP contributions and what they fund
CPP contributions and what they fund. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
EI: regular, sickness, maternity/parental benefits
EI: regular, sickness, maternity/parental benefits. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
How to apply when you need them
How to apply when you need them. In practice, this is one of the details newcomers most often ask about, so take a moment to understand how it applies to your situation before moving on.
Practical tips
- Prepare your documents and translations in advance — most delays come from missing paperwork.
- Always note the office name, address, and a contact number before you go.
- Ask the community on MyHAbroad if you’re unsure — chances are someone has already been through it.
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