In 2019, the Canadian government began implementing a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) enhancement to increase retirement income for workers. This initiative gradually raised the percentage of earnings replaced by CPP from 25% to 33.3%, while also increasing the maximum pensionable earnings.
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Key Phases of the CPP Enhancement
- First Additional Component (2019–2023):
- Contribution rates increased incrementally for employees and employers. By 2023, contributions rose by 1% to reach 5.95% of earnings up to the Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE).
- Second Additional Component (2024–2025):
- The second phase introduces contributions on income above the YMPE, targeting higher earners. This range, called the Additional Maximum Pensionable Earnings (AMPE), will be:
- 7% above YMPE in 2024 ($73,200)
- 14% above YMPE in 2025 ($81,200)
- The second phase introduces contributions on income above the YMPE, targeting higher earners. This range, called the Additional Maximum Pensionable Earnings (AMPE), will be:
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides crucial support for Canadians in retirement. As of 2024, the maximum monthly retirement pension you can receive at age 65 is $1,364.60. However, the average monthly payout as of July 2024 is $815.00, which reflects the typical amount received by retirees.
CPP2 Contribution Rates (2024 Onward)
- Employee/Employer Contribution Rate: 4% of earnings between YMPE and AMPE.
- Self-Employed Individuals: Must contribute 8% for this income range as they cover both shares.
Maximum Contributions
- For 2024:
- Maximum CPP2 contribution per employee/employer: $188
- Maximum for self-employed individuals: $376
- For 2025:
- Maximum CPP2 contribution per employee/employer: $396
- Maximum for self-employed individuals: $792
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How the Enhancement Benefits You
- Workers contributing to the enhanced CPP for 40 years could see an increase in their retirement pension of over 50% compared to the pre-enhancement CPP.
- The enhancement aims to provide better financial security, particularly for those in mid- to high-income brackets, by extending the pensionable income range.
For those earning more, the enhancement adds additional contributions and benefits, set to fully phase in by 2025, meaning a higher potential retirement income for long-term contributors.
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