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EOR in Canada

Employer of Record in Canada.

Employ talent in Canada without setting up a local entity.

  • Fast and compliant employee onboarding
  • Payroll, tax and social security in Canada
  • Transparent monthly EOR pricing
  • Work-permit support where a permit is required
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Employment in Canada

Employ in Canada without establishing a local entity

Gini Talent employs talent in Canada without asking you to open a local entity.

At a glance

Canada at a glance

Country essentials and economic context.

Country profile

CapitalOttawa
Population40,126,723
Official LanguageEnglish, French
Minimum Wage17.95 CAD/Hour
CurrencyCAD
TimezoneUTC-8 to -3.5
EOR fee$349

Economic indicators

Inflation (YoY)3%
Inflation (MoM)-0.1%
Cost of Living Index3.584 CAD
Unemployment Rate6.4%

Employment

Employment essentials

Choose a topic to explore local employment requirements.

Probation Period3–6 months
Notice Period2–8 weeks
Working week40 hours
Sick LeaveSick leave entitlements vary by province and may be paid or unpaid.
Maternity Leave15–18 weeks
Paternity Leave5–8 weeks
Public holidays9–13 days

Canada’s tax framework includes federal, provincial, and employer-related tax obligations.

Corporate Tax9–26%
VAT Rate5%–15% (GST/HST)
Notice2–8 weeks

Notice and severance follow the labour code and the contract. Gini calculates the balance at offboarding.

Statutory bonusNo mandatory bonus

Included

What’s included in your EOR service?

Employment administration and support for your team in Canada.

Employment contracts & onboarding

Locally compliant employment documents, onboarding and statutory setup in Canada.

Monthly payroll

Gross-to-net payroll, payslips and monthly payroll reporting in Canada.

Social security administration

Employee registration and ongoing social security contributions in Canada.

Payroll tax administration

Processing of applicable payroll taxes and statutory filings in Canada.

Leave & benefits administration

Administration of statutory leave, agreed benefits and expenses in Canada.

Employee records

Employment records and HR documentation through the employee lifecycle in Canada.

Local HR support

Day-to-day employment support for employees and international employers in Canada.

Offboarding & final settlement

Termination documents, final payroll and statutory settlement in Canada.

EOR vs Local Entity in Canada

Canada Pension Plan (CPP)5.95%
Employment Insurance (EI)2.32%*
Workers' Compensation InsuranceVariable Rates**
Provincial Payroll TaxesApplicable in Certain Provinces***
Paid Vacation EntitlementsApplicable
Health & Dental BenefitsEmployer Policy
Notice Period / SeveranceProvincial Rules Apply
Onboarding via EOR3–7 Business Days

Customer success

Employ in Canada with one partner

Gini hires and employs people in Canada under local rules, covering the contract, payroll, tax and social contributions, without opening a local entity first.

7–10%Employer rate
10–20 daysPaid annual leave
2–8 weeksNotice

Payroll, tax and social security stay with one accountable partner.

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Hiring in Canada

A practical guide to employment, payroll, tax and EOR compliance in Canada.

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