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Canadian ac.ountants and bookkeepers are switching to Payworks – here’s why

Resources | Sep 09, 2026

Why more Canadian accountants & bookkeepers partner with Payworks

Be honest, if you're an accountant or a bookkeeper, does hearing the word "payroll" make you wince? Between manual calculations, compliance checks, remittances, and the occasional "Wait, is this stat holiday federally or provincially regulated?"...

A Canadian business owner managing payroll on a desktop computer in a modern home office.

Resources | Sep 09, 2026

How to switch payroll providers in Canada without disrupting your business

Key takeaways Switching doesn't have to take months. Most businesses that move to Payworks are running payroll within a few...

Pay It Forward | Sep 01, 2026

From Winnipeg to Montréal (and maybe your city next): our Buckets & Borders story

Key takeaways Payworks recently partnered with Buckets & Borders, Ball Her Way, the Maizon Dort Foundation, and Basketball...

Resources | Aug 31, 2026

7 questions every Canadian business should ask their payroll provider

Key Takeaways Canadian businesses deserve a payroll experience that works for them. The good news? Switching to a...

Innovation | Aug 19, 2026

What analytics features do accountants need from payroll software?

Key takeaways If you’re an accountant that manages payroll for multiple Canadian clients, accurate pay runs are just the...

Pay It Forward Culture | Aug 07, 2026

Driving change: how Payworks and our partners are helping University College of the North students reach campus

Key takeaways Payworks, Johnston Group, and Birchwood Auto were honoured to donate a vehicle to the University College of...

HR legislation rules have changed in Alberta. Is your business up to date?

Resources | Aug 04, 2026

Alberta HR compliance in 2026: what you need to know

Key Takeaways Alberta employers have a focused but important set of compliance changes to address in 2026. Provincially, the biggest update is an extension of long-term illness and injury leave from 16 to 27 weeks under the Employment Standards Code...

National Bank of Canada chose Payworks. Find out why nearly 50,000 Canadian businesses agree.

Resources | Jul 31, 2026

National Bank of Canada and Payworks: Built for Canadian Business

Why Are Canadian Businesses Choosing Homegrown Solutions? More and more Canadian businesses are choosing a payroll provider...

What’s new: improved Analytics, time-saving compliance tools and a smoother app login for your employees.

Innovation | Jul 28, 2026

In case you missed it: Product enhancements that’ll set you up for a strong finish to 2026

Summer is here – and so is a fresh batch of product updates! We kicked off 2026 with a lot of important updates; from an...

Your top questions about CPP2 and QPP2, answered!

Resources | Jul 21, 2026

CPP2 and QPP2 Explained: What Canadian Employers Need to Know

Key Takeaways: As of January 1, 2024, Canadian employers now must deduct and remit a second Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) or...

New rules for Québec employers: here’s what you need to know.

Resources | Jul 10, 2026

Québec HR compliance in 2026: your guide to what's in effect and what's ahead

Key Takeaways Québec employers are navigating one of the busiest compliance periods in recent memory, with multiple legislative changes already in force, a major occupational health and safety deadline approaching in October 2026, and further...