Planned Increase in CPP Premiums on Jan. 1 to Hit Some Workers More Due to Pandemic

Information regarding the Canada Pension Plan is displayed on the Service Canada website in this file photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

OTTAWA—Come Jan. 1, Canada Pension Plan contributions are going up again, although higher than originally planned. The reason is largely because of the pandemic’s effect on the labour market, which has some groups noting the impact will be felt by some workers more than others.

Here’s a rundown of what’s happening, and how long the effect might last.

Why premiums are going up

The planned increase on Jan. 1 is part of a multi-year plan approved by provinces and the federal government four years ago to boost retirement benefits through the public plan by increasing contributions over time.