EI premium rate unchanged for 2027, but maximum insurable earnings rise

By Karunjit Singh ( September 15, 2026, 2:42 PM EDT) -- The employment insurance (EI) premium rate for employees will remain at $1.64 per $100 of insurable earnings in 2027, but the maximum annual insurable earnings threshold will rise to $70,800 from $68,900 in 2026, the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has announced....