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Minimum wage by province 2026

Stay compliant by knowing the current minimum wage in your province or territory, plus when Canada’s federal minimum wage applies.

Summer payroll checklist for Canadian small businesses

Managing seasonal payroll in Canada comes with its own challenges. See every step you need to take before, during, and after your season to keep the CRA happy and your team paid.

The first 90 days: Where payroll profit is won or lost

This guide helps Canadian accountants and bookkeepers identify where that window goes wrong and how to structure it so it goes right. From intake gaps to compliance risk, it covers everything you need to protect your profitability from the first pay run.

PIER-proof your practice

When the CRA cross-checks T4s against CPP and EI calculations, even a $1 discrepancy can trigger a PIER. That can mean shortfalls, interest (7% and compounded daily), and extra admin for you and your clients. To make it easier, we built something practical: Your PIER Playbook

Wagepoint unveils brand refresh as it launches into next phase of growth.

The leading payroll provider sets out on path to drive greater Canadian innovation, with product enhancements to go live in the coming months

Wagepoint has a fresh new look

Introducing Wagepoint’s 2026 brand refresh.

Your Ontario payroll compliance checklist.

Ontario payroll compliance comes with its own rules. Learn how to keep your business compliant and your team paid accurately.

Managing vacation pay in Canada (2026 update).

Handle vacation pay in Canada. We break down the key methods, terms, and latest updates to help you navigate all things related to vacations.

How are bonuses taxed in Canada? (2026 Update)

Reward your employees for all their hard work while still following tax laws. Learn all about bonus tax in Canada.

Canadian small business payroll calendar. (2026 update)

Stay on top of statutory holidays and other important Canadian small business payroll deadlines with our friendly 2026 payroll calendar.

2025 in payroll: Insights from a year of connecting with the community.

A clear look at the payroll insights that shaped the industry in 2025: from compliance and FINTRAC shifts to AI and community learning.

6 Key takeaways from Wagefest 2025.

Discover how payroll automation and AI are transforming Canadian small businesses. These insights reveal what’s next for payroll.
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