Business, HST and payroll
What is the EI premiums?
Employment Insurance contributions on insurable earnings, 1.63% for employees in 2026 up to $68,900 of earnings, with employers paying 1.4 times that.
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Self-employed people can opt in for special benefits.
Also called: employment insurance premiums, EI.
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Reviewed by the Done Right Accounting team. Last reviewed October 2026.