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Canada
CA
| Region | North America |
| Currency | CAD |
| Employer statutory contribution rate | 7.7% (capped at CAD 85,000/yr) |
| Minimum wage | CAD $17.75/hr federal; provinces set own rate (~$15-19/hr) |
| Statutory notice period | Federal: graduated up to 8 weeks; Ontario ESA: 1 week/year, max 8 weeks |
| Severance rules | Federal: 2 days/year (min 5 days) after 12 months; Ontario mass-termination up to 26 weeks |
Data confidence: Highly province-dependent for notice, severance, minimum wage and holidays. Figures shown are federal (Canada Labour Code) baseline plus Ontario as reference only.. Figures are estimates only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Last reviewed 7/9/2026.
North America
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