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Is there a 13th month pay in South Canada?

There are currently no legal mandates for 13th month pay in Canada.

How is the 13th month pay calculated in Canada?

As 13th-month pay is not typical in Canada, there is no specific way in which it is calculated. Where offered, it would generally be one month’s gross salary extra.

When is the 13th month salary paid in Canada?

If it is offered, it is usually offered at the end of the year, around Christmas time.

Does the 13th month salary amount to an extra payment by the employer?

Yes. Where offered it would generally be considered an extra payment.

Is the 13th month salary taxable in Canada?

Yes. If offered by an employer, 13th month pay would be taxable just like any other income. Similarly, it would be subject to mandatory contributions.

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FAQs

Is the 13th month pay required by law or standard in Canada?

No. It is neither required, nor standard in Canada.

Are there more than 13th months of pay in Canada?

No. There is generally neither 13th, nor 14th, month pay in Canada.

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