Canada Pension Plan Exempt Workers

Questions and Answers

Which of the following workers are exempt from making Canada Pension Plan contributions?

Workers in permanent positions at government bodies.

Part-time employees in corporate roles.

Members of religious orders whose income is given to the order. (correct)

Employees in furniture retail.

What is the minimum earnings threshold to be eligible for CPP contributions?

$3,500 (correct)

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

Which type of employment would NOT be considered pensionable under the Canada Pension Plan?

A year-round government employee.

A full-time teacher in a public school.

An employee at a permanent agricultural job.

A migratory worker earning $300 a year. (correct)

Which of the following casual workers is exempt from CPP contributions?

<p>A painter hired for a one-time mural project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition might an election worker be exempt from CPP contributions?

<p>If they do not exceed 35 hours in the calendar year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Canada Pension Plan Exempt Workers

Certain workers are exempt from Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, thus not qualifying for CPP benefits.
Exempt amount for income is set at $3,500; individuals earning less than this are excluded from contributions.

Categories of Exempt Workers

Agricultural and Related Sectors: Employees in agriculture, horticulture, fishing, hunting, trapping, forestry, logging, or lumbering are exempt.
Migratory Workers: Must not work more than 25 days per year or earn at least $250 annually from the same employer to remain exempt.
Casual Workers:
- Includes occupations such as baby-sitting.
- Employment is exempt if conducted for reasons beyond the normal trade or business of the individual.

Special Cases

Members of Religious Orders: Those whose entire income is surrendered to the religious order are not subject to contributions.
Election Workers: Government body employment as an election worker is exempt if:
- The individual is not a regular government employee.
- Less than 35 hours are worked in a calendar year.

Description

This quiz explores the categories of workers exempt from contributing to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Understand the specific groups, such as agricultural workers, migratory workers, and casual workers, alongside special cases for election workers and religious members. Test your knowledge about the criteria and implications of these exemptions.