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Hire in Canada
Employ in Canada without opening an entity
Ubique-run Currency: CAD · Onboarding in 2 business days
Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in Canada, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.
Americas · Canada
Employer costapprox. 7 to 10% by province
Onboarding2 business days
Probation3 months customary
Public holidays9 to 12 by province
Key facts from Ubique Atlas
What you need to know before you hire
Average employer costapprox. 7 to 10% by province
Onboarding time2 business days
Probation period3 months customary
Notice period1 to 8 weeks by province and tenure
Annual leave10 days minimum, 15 customary
Public holidays9 to 12 by province days
Mandatory benefits
CPP, EI, provincial health premiums where applicable, extended health customary
Employment law summary
How employment works in Canada
Employment standards are provincial. Quebec requires French-language contracts and documents. Termination pay is distinct from severance and common-law notice can exceed statutory minimums.
Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.
What Ubique does for you in Canada
- Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
- Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
- Runs monthly payroll in CAD, with payslips and year-end filings
- Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
- Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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