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Win $2,500 from OwnYourPay.ca!

Participating in our Own Your Pay Contest could give you an extra pay day! The average paycheque in Canada is approximately $2,500 every two weeks and if you win one could be yours.

The National Payroll Institute’s Own Your Pay campaign is dedicated to informing Canadians about the details of their pay. It helps explain deductions, provides insight into common paycheque questions, on the job scenarios, and sheds light on how your hard-earned money travels from your employer to the final amount in your bank account.

By equipping Canadians with this vital financial information, the campaign empowers individuals to make more informed decisions about their finances and take ownership of their pay. 

The contest winnings would be great way to help take control of your financial future! 

Entering is simple  

  • Fill out the entry form below 
  • Ask a question about your pay that we haven’t covered  
  • What’s a question you have about your paycheque, employment standards, or your payroll department helping you save
  • Hit submit  


Good luck! 

Please see contest rules.

Entry Form


Take Control of Your Financial Future

The National Payroll Institute employs Canada’s leading experts in payroll. While they help payroll professionals regularly, they can also provide people like yourself with detailed information about pay. 

Canadians who have a better understanding of their pay are able to save money for a larger purchase, navigate the competitive job market, and not be surprised by what ends up in their bank account. That’s why we’ve created the #OwnYourPay. 

A paycheque is not always straightforward and easy to interpret, but payroll professionals can help. The sooner you understand your pay, the sooner you can be making financial decisions that benefit you in the short and long-term. 

The National Payroll Institute’s Own Your Pay series touches upon many common scenarios faced by employees. From getting hired to leaving your job and everything in-between. 

Check out the videos below and you too can #OwnYourPay. 

Cash Shortages From an Employee

What if my pay is wrong?

You’re short on funds, and payday is a week away

I’m new to Canada. How do I start getting paid?

How often do I get paid?

What happens when you are fired?

What you need to know about working multiple jobs

Season Employment Explained

What is a pay statement?

What Happens When I Quit My Job?

Did You Know?: Vacation Pay

Your Pay: The difference between what you make and what you take home

How to Work with Payroll to Pay Yourself First

Don't Spend That Bonus Money Yet

Am I Paid for Statutory Holidays?

Why Your T4 is Important

Wait. What Happened to my Canada Pension Plan Contributions? 

Will your Long Term Disability (LTD) lapse while on parental or maternity leave?

Preparing to Work: Social Insurance Number

Final Payments When Leaving a Job