2026 Workers’ Comp Rates Across Canada
All provinces and territories have announced their 2026 workers’ comp premiums:
- Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon are cutting average premiums;
- BC, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories and Nunavut are keeping premium rates the same; and
- Alberta, Prince Edward Island and Québec are increasing premiums.
2026 Workers’ Comp Rates by Jurisdiction (as of January 15, 2026)
| Jurisdiction | 20256Average Assessment (per $100 payroll) | 2025 Average Assessment (per $100 payroll) | Reporting Deadline | 2026 Maximum Assessable Earnings | 2025 Maximum Assessable Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $1.46 | $1.41 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $110,900 | $106,400 |
| British Columbia | $1.55 | $1.55 | Feb. 28, 2026 March 15, 2026 March 31, 2026* | $127,500 | $121,500 |
| Manitoba | $0.95 | $0.95 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $171,500 | $167,050 |
| New Brunswick | $1.10 | $1.10 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $85,800 | $82,100 |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | $1.73 | $1.73 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $80,935 | $79,345 |
| Nova Scotia | $2.65 | $2.65 | March 31, 2026 | $79,900 | $76,300 |
| Ontario | $1.23 | $1.25 | March 31, 2026 | $121,700 | $117,000 |
| Prince Edward Island | $1.28 | $1.25 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $89,300 | $82,900 |
| Québec | $1.54 | $1.48 | March 15, 2026 | $103,000 | $98,000 |
| Saskatchewan | $1.22 | $1.28 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $107,599 | $104,531 |
| Northwest Territories | $2.40 | $2.40 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $116,000 | $112,600 |
| Nunavut | $2.40 | $2.40 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $117,300 | $113,900 |
| Yukon | $2.11 | $2.40 | Feb. 28, 2026 | $107,599 | $104,975 |
Note: *In BC, filing deadlines are staggered among Feb. 28, March 15, and March 31 based on the final 2 digits of the employer’s account number.