CPP is simply payable on Canadian earnings. Contributions are based upon the amount of Income earned here in Canada.
If you are an employee working abroad, voluntarily based CCP contributions can be made if Canada has a Social Security agreement with the other country. The following conditions must be met:
- Employee is a resident of Canada
- Employee is not in employment that would be pensionable under another provision of CPP
- Election is made to pay contributions within one year from June 15 of the following year in which employment took place.
