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Payroll in Canada

7 CPD hours
1 day

Increasingly, UK based payroll teams are expected to manage payroll production for other countries, often outsourcing to local experts, but the employer remains ultimately liable for any compliance issues.

The UK team may be required to provide a sign-off to the outsourced provider. Do you know what you are signing off or how to check the basic features of a payroll service in a country where you are not familiar with the rules?

Who This Course Is For

  • Payroll professionals managing or supporting Canadian payroll
  • HR managers responsible for employee administration and compliance
  • Finance and tax professionals involved in payroll operations
  • Businesses expanding into Canada or employing staff there
  • Organisations reviewing their payroll delivery model

What You’ll Achieve

  • Understand how payroll operates across Canada’s federal and provincial systems
  • Gain confidence in managing payroll in a compliant manner
  • Make informed decisions on payroll delivery (in-house vs outsourced)
  • Strengthen oversight of payroll processes and providers
  • Reduce risk through improved knowledge of payroll obligations

 

 

  • Federal and provincial tax requirements
  • Income tax deductions and reporting
  • Payroll calculations and remittances
  • Compliance and penalties

  • Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
  • Employment Insurance (EI)
  • Employer and employee obligations

  • Payroll cycles and processing requirements
  • Employee payments and documentation
  • Record-keeping and reporting obligations

  • Federal vs provincial employment standards
  • Working time, leave, and entitlements
  • Key payroll-related legislation

  • Taxable benefits and allowances
  • Bonuses and termination payments
  • Special payroll considerations

  • Filing requirements with authorities
  • Year-end reporting (e.g. T4)
  • Interaction with government bodies

No, the course is suitable for both beginners and those looking to build on existing knowledge.

Yes, it provides an overview of how payroll operates across different jurisdictions in Canada.

Yes, it is ideal for organisations planning to hire employees or establish operations in Canada.

Yes, the course covers how to oversee payroll providers while maintaining compliance.

The course focuses on legislation, compliance, payroll processing, and management responsibilities.

From

£702.00 +VAT

  • Enhanced Compliance:Understand federal and provincial payroll requirements
  • Better Decision-Making: Evaluate in-house vs outsourced payroll solutions
  • Reduced Risk: Avoid penalties through accurate payroll management
  • Improved Oversight: Effectively manage payroll processes and providers

£702.00

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