The maximum insurable earnings increase $900 to $49,500 in 2015 from $48,600 in 2014. The employment insurance (EI) rate remains unchanged at 1.88% in 2015. The employees earning $49,500 or more will have to contribute $16.92 in more in 2015 compared to 2014. The employers will have to spend $23.69 more on EI premium for each employees with salary of $49,500 or higher. The EI rate in Quebec increases to 1.54% in 2015 from 1.53% in 2014.
Changes to CPP rates and maximum
Employment insurance (EI) for the self-employed
Basic payroll information for employers