Paystubs
Vacation and Overtime
Health Beneftis
CPP/RRSP
Taxes
100

What does 'Net Pay' mean?

The pay you get after taxes. 

100

Is every working person in Canada allowed to take a vacation?

Yes, after working AT THE SAME PLACE for 1 year.

100

Is the dentist free in Canada?

No.

100

What does 'CPP' mean?

Canadian Pension Plan. 

100

Do you have to do your own taxes? 

No, you can hire an accountant. 

200

What does 'Gross Pay' mean?

Gross pay is what you get paid BEFORE taxes. 
200

How many vacation days are you allowed to take in Canada? 

10 days.

200

Do you have to pay into health benefits at work?

No, you don't. It is a choice. 

200

What does 'RRSP' mean?

Registered Retirement Savings Plan. 


200

If you work, who gives you your T4?

Your employer. 

300

What does 'Deductions' mean?

The money taken off your paycheque. 

300

How many vacation days do you get after working in Canada for 5 years at the SAME JOB?

15 days (three weeks). 
300

Can you use personal health insurance and health insurance from work at the same time?

Yes. 

300

Does every employer have to take CPP off your paycheque?

Yes.

300

If you don't work, who gives you your T5007?

Social Services. 

400

What is deducted from your paycheque?

Canadian Pension Plan, Provincial Tax, Federal Tax, Health Benefits, Vacation and RRSPs. 

400
How many hours is 'overtime' in Canada?

41 hours and more. 

400

If you work part-time or full-time in Canada, does your employer give you benefits?

Yes, they should. Some companies might not. 

400

Do you have to invest (put money) into an RRSP?

No, but you should. 

400

If you don't file taxes in Canada, is it illegal?

Yes. You will have to pay 5% of your unpaid taxes and 1% of your unpaid taxes each month it is late. 

500

What percentage of taxes is taken off each paycheque?

11%

500

How much do you get paid when you work overtime? 

1.5 hours.

 For example, $20/2= $10.

 $10 + $20 = $30. 

500

Are health benefits unlimited?

No, there is a limit. 

500

Is your RRSP taxed if you take it out before you are 65? 

Yes. 

500

If you file taxes, can you get money back from the government? 

Yes!