What's changing in 2027

One place for every 2027 change to Canadian taxes, payroll, benefits and rent, across Canada and province by province. The first part lists what a government body has already published, with the date it takes effect. The second lists what is still to come and when it usually arrives. Each row links to the page with the full detail.

Last checked October 13, 2026 against the CRA's table of yearly limits: the 2027 RRSP limit is out; the 2027 CPP ceilings and TFSA limit are not. Next dated release: September inflation, , then the Bank of Canada on .

Already announced

Changes across Canada first, then each province with its own: Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario.

Across Canada

ChangeWhat it meansTakes effectDetails
CPP base rate cutThe employee CPP rate falls from 5.95% to 5.75%. The base part drops from 4.95% to 4.75%.January 1, 2027CPP changes 2027
EI premiumsMaximum insurable earnings rise to $70,800. The employee rate is 1.64%, a maximum of $1,161.12 for the year.January 1, 2027EI rates 2027
Federal fuel excise taxPaused to January 31, 2027, then 5¢ a litre on gasoline in February and March and the full 10¢ from April 1, 2027. Proposed in Bill C-38, not yet law.February 1, 2027 and April 1, 2027Fuel tax 2027
September inflation: 3.1%Statistics Canada published the last month the CRA uses to index the 2027 brackets, credits and TFSA limit. The CRA announces those next.October 19, 2026Inflation rate September 2026
RRSP dollar limit for 2027The most anyone can add from new room for the 2027 tax year is $35,390, subject to 18% of last year's earned income.2027 tax yearRRSP room calculator
2026 tax return dueFile and pay by April 30, 2027. Self-employed people have until June 15, 2027 to file, but any balance is still due April 30, 2027.April 30, 2027Tax deadlines 2027
Bank of Canada rate decisionsEight announcements in 2027, the first on January 27, 2027 and the last on December 8, 2027. The next one is October 28, 2026.From January 27, 2027Bank of Canada rate
OAS and GIS, October to December 2026OAS pays up to $762.50 a month at 65 to 74. Every OAS and GIS amount and income limit for the quarter.October 28, 2026OAS payments 2026
Benefit payment dates, October to December 2026CPP, OAS, Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credit, disability benefit and more, from the federal payment calendar.Oct to Dec 2026Benefit payment dates

Alberta

ChangeWhat it meansTakes effectDetails
New 6% vehicle rental taxA 6% tax on short-term rentals of passenger vehicles with eight seats or fewer, on the rental price before GST. Long-term leases, cargo vans, moving trucks and itemized insurance or fuel charges are excluded.January 1, 2027Car lease vs buy

British Columbia

ChangeWhat it meansTakes effectDetails
Rent increase limitRent for an existing tenant can rise by at most 2.2%.January 1, 2027Rent increase 2027
Income tax brackets and credits frozen for 2027 to 2030Indexation of personal income tax brackets and non-refundable credits is paused at their 2026 levels for the 2027 to 2030 tax years and resumes for 2031. The thresholds you see on the BC tax brackets page will not rise with inflation next year, so a raise that keeps pace with prices pushes more income into the next bracket. Proposed in Budget 2026; not yet law.2027 tax yearBC tax brackets
Speculation and vacancy tax rises to 4%The top rate, paid by foreign owners and owners whose income is mostly untaxed in Canada, rises from 3% to 4% of assessed value, based on how the home is used in 2027. A $250 penalty applies to owners who miss the March 31 declaration from 2027. Proposed in Budget 2026; not yet law.2027 tax yearProperty tax in Vancouver
Northern and rural home owner benefit endsThe extra $200 northern and rural home owner benefit is repealed; the home owner grant becomes $570 everywhere in the province. Proposed in Budget 2026; not yet law.2027 tax yearProperty tax in Prince George
Additional school tax on homes over $3 millionRises from 0.2% to 0.3% on the assessed value between $3,000,000 and $4,000,000, and from 0.4% to 0.6% above $4,000,000. On a $4,500,000 home that is $6,000 a year instead of $4,000.2027 tax yearProperty tax in Vancouver

Manitoba

ChangeWhat it meansTakes effectDetails
Rent increase limitRent for an existing tenant can rise by at most 3% on units up to $2,000 a month.January 1, 2027Rent increase 2027

New Brunswick

ChangeWhat it meansTakes effectDetails
Rent increase limitRent for an existing tenant can rise by at most 3%. The province states the cap without a year; its 2027 extension is so far reported in the news only.In forceRent increase 2027

Nova Scotia

ChangeWhat it meansTakes effectDetails
Rent increase limitRent for an existing tenant can rise by at most 5%, a cap that runs to December 31, 2027.To December 31, 2027Rent increase 2027

Ontario

ChangeWhat it meansTakes effectDetails
Electricity prices and rebateTime-of-Use falls to 9.1¢ off-peak, 14.6¢ mid-peak and 18.9¢ on-peak per kWh, and every other plan price falls too. The Ontario Electricity Rebate drops from 23.5% to 15.7%.November 1, 2026Ontario electricity rates 2026
Rent increase limitRent for an existing tenant can rise by at most 1.9%.January 1, 2027Rent increase 2027

Still to come

These are not published yet. The timing is when each one has usually arrived in past years, not a promise. We add each figure the day it is published and move it to the table above.

WhatWho publishes itWhenDetails
2027 to 2029 immigration levels planImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaBy November 1, 2026, as the law requiresImmigration pathways
2027 federal tax brackets and basic personal amountCanada Revenue AgencyUsually NovemberTax brackets
TFSA limit for 2027Canada Revenue AgencyUsually NovemberTFSA limit 2027
CPP 2027 earnings ceilings and maximum contributionsCanada Revenue AgencyUsually NovemberCPP changes 2027
2027 payment dates for CPP, OAS, the Canada Child Benefit and the GST/HST creditGovernment of CanadaUsually late October or early NovemberBenefit payment dates 2027
Fall economic statementDepartment of Finance CanadaUsually November or December
Federal Budget 2026Department of Finance CanadaDate not announced. Pre-budget consultations closed September 9, 2026
OAS and GIS amounts for January to March 2027Service CanadaUsually early DecemberOAS payments 2026
RRSP deadline for the 2026 tax year, expected March 1, 2027 from the 60-day ruleCanada Revenue Agency confirms itUsually JanuaryRRSP deadline 2027
Quebec recommended rent increase for 2027Tribunal administratif du logementUsually JanuaryRent increase 2027
Quebec: the new Parti Québécois minority government promised to halve QST on fuel for a year, remove QST on used goods and vehicles, and pay a $125 fuel rebate to people earning under $40,000. Promises only until a bill is tabledGovernment of QuebecElection held October 5, 2026; no legislation yet
Provincial budgetsEach provinceUsually February to April
Canada Child Benefit amounts for July 2027 to June 2028Canada Revenue AgencyNew benefit year starts July 2027

Looking back

The full list of what changed this year, from the brackets to the new-home rebates, is on what changed in 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What changes for my paycheque in January 2027?
Two payroll deductions change. The CPP employee rate falls to 5.75%, which leaves a little more in each cheque, and EI premiums apply to earnings up to $70,800 at 1.64%. The 2027 income tax brackets are not published yet. The CRA usually releases them in November.
When is the 2027 TFSA limit announced?
The CRA usually announces it in November. It is the 2009 limit of $5,000 indexed to inflation and rounded to the nearest $500, so it cannot be known for sure until then. This page and the TFSA limit page update the day it is published.
When are taxes due in 2027?
Your 2026 return is due April 30, 2027, and so is any balance owing. Self-employed people and their spouses can file by June 15, 2027. The RRSP deadline for the 2026 tax year is expected to be March 1, 2027.
How do I know a figure on this page is official?
Every figure in the first table comes from a published government source, and each linked page names it. Anything not yet published is in the second table with its usual timing, never as a guessed number.

Sources

Every figure on this page comes from one of these primary sources. Data last verified .

  1. CRA T4127 Payroll Deductions Formulas, 123rd Edition, effective July 1, 2026 (Rev. 26/06)
  2. CRA – CPP contribution rates, maximums and exemptions
  3. CRA – Second additional CPP (CPP2) contribution rates and maximums
  4. ESDC – EI maternity and parental benefits: how much you could receive
  5. CRA – EI premium rates and maximums
  6. CRA – Indexation adjustment for personal income tax and benefit amounts
  7. Income Tax Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 1 (5th Supp.), s. 150(1)(d) and s. 156.1(4): filing deadlines and balance-due day
  8. Canada Employment Insurance Commission – Canada Employment Insurance Commission confirms 2027 Employment Insurance premium rate (September 14, 2026)
  9. Service Canada – EI regular benefits: How much you could receive (modified 2026-08-31)
  10. Service Canada – EI regular benefits: Do you qualify (modified 2026-08-31)
  11. Service Canada – EI economic regions: current unemployment rates
  12. Service Canada – EI maternity and parental benefits: Do you qualify
  13. Québec.ca – QPIP: Choice of plan and types of benefits for a pregnancy or a birth (updated 2026-04-16)
  14. Québec.ca – QPIP: How is the benefit amount determined (updated 2026-02-26)
  15. Revenu Québec – Maximum insurable earnings and the QPIP premium rate (2026: $103,000)
  16. CRA – Calculate your TFSA contribution room (modified 2026-02-20)
  17. CRA – MP, DB, RRSP, DPSP, ALDA, TFSA limits, YMPE and the YAMPE (TFSA dollar limit, 2009 to 2026)
  18. CRA – How contributions affect your RRSP deduction limit (modified 2026-01-29)
  19. CRA – RRSP contribution receipt: Contribution year (modified 2026-01-29)
  20. CRA – Participating in your FHSAs (modified 2026-02-02)
  21. CRA – Opening your FHSAs (modified 2026-02-10)
  22. CRA – Closing your FHSA (modified 2026-02-02)
  23. CRA – What is the Home Buyers' Plan (withdrawal limit $60,000; repayment relief for first withdrawals 2026 to 2028)
  24. CRA – Lifelong Learning Plan
  25. CMHC – Premium information for homeowner and small rental loans
  26. CMHC – Notice: CMHC Revises Homeowner Mortgage Loan Insurance Premiums (2024-06-05)
  27. Department of Finance Canada – Boldest mortgage reforms in decades come into force today (2024-12-15)
  28. Department of Finance Canada – Delivering the Boldest Mortgage Reforms in Decades (backgrounder, Sept 2024)
  29. FCAC – How much you need for a down payment (modified 2025-10-15)
  30. CMHC – CMHC Purchase (product page)
  31. Department of Finance Canada – Statement by the DPM and Minister of Finance on the Canadian housing market (2022-12-15)
  32. OSFI – Minimum qualifying rate for uninsured mortgages (modified 2026-01-29)
  33. Justice Laws – Interest Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. I-15, s. 6
  34. Bank of Canada – Bank of Canada maintains the policy rate at 2¼% (2026-09-02)
  35. Bank of Canada Valet – V80691335 Conventional mortgage 5-year (chartered banks)
  36. Ontario – Retail Sales Tax: Insurance and benefits plans (updated 2025-06-30)
  37. Saskatchewan Finance – PST-73 Insurance Contracts (revised April 2020)
  38. Manitoba Finance – RST Bulletin No. 061 Insurance (revised July 2020)
  39. CMHC – Debt service calculator (GDS 39% / TDS 44% for insured mortgages; 32% housing-cost rule of thumb)
  40. FCAC – Buying a home (home buying costs)
  41. FCAC – Paying off your mortgage faster (prepayment privileges)
  42. Ontario – Rent increase guideline (2026: 2.1%)
  43. Government of British Columbia – Rent increases (2026 maximum: 2.3%)
  44. Bank of Canada – Bank of Canada publishes its 2026 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and other major publications (2025-08-01)
  45. Bank of Canada – Bank of Canada publishes its 2027 schedule for policy interest rate announcements and other major publications (2026-07-27)
  46. Government of British Columbia, Additional school tax rate (page updated April 17, 2026)
  47. Government of British Columbia, Budget 2026 tax changes
  48. Government of Alberta, Budget 2026 documents (Fiscal Plan, tax measures)

Figures checked on . Every figure in the first table is read from the same data file as the page it links to.