ARCHIVED CD 2007-017

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November 16, 2007

SUBJECT: Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan -- 2008 Taxation Year

1. PURPOSE

1.1 The purpose of this directive is to provide client departments and pay offices with the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) rates, exemptions and earnings for the year 2008.

1.2 A notice of information to employees concerning the above has been included with this Compensation Directive and will also be posted in the "Who are you? - Public Service Employee" page of the Compensation Sector Web site.

2. POLICY

2.1 Effective for the 2008 taxation year, the contribution rate for both of these plans remains at 4.95% of all contributory earnings.

2.2 Changes for the year 2008 are as follows:

  • Maximum Pensionable Earnings: $44,900
  • Basic Exemption: $3,500
  • Maximum Contributory Earnings: $41,400
  • Maximum Contribution: $2,049.30

Please note that the amounts for both plans are identical.

3. PROCEDURES/INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Effective January 1, 2008, the CPP and QPP rate in the Regional Pay System (RPS) will remain at 4.95% of all contributory earnings.

4. INQUIRIES

4.1 Any inquiries on the information contained in this directive should be addressed to your Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Compensation Services Office.



Original Signed by
Brigitte Fortin

Brigitte Fortin
Director General
Compensation Sector
Accounting, Banking and Compensation


Reference(s): CJA 9006-12