National Payroll Institute

Did you know 18.2 million Canadians rely on payroll delivered across 1.3 million businesses?

Payroll is more than paydays—it’s a critical function shaping organizational resilience and employee experience.

That’s why we’re pleased to share Beyond Paydays: The Evolution of Payroll in Canada, a new research report developed by the National Payroll Institute in collaboration with Deloitte.

This report offers a comprehensive look at the current state of payroll in Canada—highlighting key opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience, and elevate the function’s strategic impact, while pointing to where the profession is headed.

Alongside the report, explore our interactive benchmarking dashboard to see how your payroll function compares to Canadian results and leading practices—by size, industry, geography, and more.

⏳ The benchmarking tool is publicly available until July 7, 2026—after that, it will be exclusive to members.

Learn more: https://payroll.ca/beyond-paydays-the-evolution-of-payroll-in-canada

Oh what a night! A huge thank you to ADP Canada for sponsoring this year’s Fun Night at the elegant Windsor Ballrooms.

A beloved conference tradition, this is the night we look forward to all year. The evening brought our payroll community together for a night of music, dancing, photo moments, and casino games in support of Food Banks Canada—all in true Homecoming spirit.

Thank you ADP Canada, our diamond sponsor for hosting an unforgettable night!

Today at our Annual General Meeting, we were thrilled to announce the appointment of our 2026-2027 Chair of the Board of Directors, Elvira Ciambella. The following is an exerpt from her touching remarks:

"Strong leadership is shaped by diversity of thought, expertise, and lived experience. But it also matters that women can look at the highest levels of this profession and see themselves there.

I have been fortunate to grow into a senior leadership role in my own career—and I have worked hard for every step of that journey. It has shown me what becomes possible when people are given the opportunity, the support, and the encouragement to lead.

That is why I am so encouraged by the new chapter the Institute is opening in leadership development for payroll professionals. In recent years, we have made significant investments in the competency framework and, most recently, in the all-new PLP program—making the path to leadership in payroll clearer, stronger, and more accessible than ever before.

We have all heard it before, but it is true: most of us probably did not dream of a career in payroll as children. And yet, here we are. Somewhere along the line we chose this profession, we committed to it, and we continue to invest in it.

So let me ask you today: what do you want to be when you grow up?
Because the truth is, none of us is done growing.
Who says that because we are no longer children, we have to stop dreaming, aspiring, or reaching for more?

A career in payroll can open doors. It can earn you a seat at the table. It can lead you into senior leadership—even the C-suite—if you are willing to keep learning, keep growing, and putting in the work."

The energy was high as we kicked off the first full day of Payroll University! Ready for a great week of learning, connection and growth.

This June, the National Payroll Institute proudly celebrates . We are proud to honour 2SLGBTQ+ payroll professionals whose talent, leadership, and commitment help drive our profession forward every day.

Join us in celebrating their achievements and the strength that diversity brings to the payroll community—today and every day.

Food insecurity is not just a social issue — it’s a workplace issue.

New research from the National Payroll Institute’s Cost of Hunger for Working Canadians Survey reveals that having a job is no longer enough to keep hunger at bay.

With 1 in 4 working Canadians experiencing food insecurity, the impacts are reaching far beyond the dinner table — affecting workers’ health, well-being and productivity across the country.

Employees with fluctuating income are most at risk, reinforcing the importance of predictable, accurate pay.

Read the full press release:
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260528295353/en/Hunger-Hits-Home-and-the-Workplace-Even-Employed-Canadians-Are-Struggling-to-Put-Food-on-the-Table

We’re proud to recognize ADP Canada as the Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 National Payroll Conference.

Their partnership helps us bring payroll professionals together to connect, learn, and move the profession forward. We’re pleased to share a message from the ADP Canada team:

“At ADP we believe HR and payroll professionals are the backbone of every organization. We’re proud to support the 2026 National Payroll Conference and to stand alongside a community that’s shaping the future of HR and payroll through learning, connection, and leadership.”
— ADP Canada

We had a fantastic week at the PayrollOrg Annual Congress, connecting with our payroll community south of the border. From inspiring conversations to meaningful connections, it was an honour to be part of such an energizing event as a proud sponsor. Thanks for having us -- we’re already looking forward to next year!

The National Payroll Institute thanks all our sponsors for their generosity and support of the 2026 National Conference, Payroll University. Thank you to our partners: ADP Canada, Payworks, Rippling, Nethris, UKG, Avanti Software, The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), PayrollOrg, Portfolio Payroll - Canada, Wagepoint, Workday, OneSource Virtual, Payroll Guardian International (PGi), Intuit QuickBooks and Robert Half!

Connect with them June 2-5 in Montreal for Payroll University!

The countdown to Conference is on! The National Payroll Institute proudly recognizes our Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 National Payroll Conference, Payroll University. With deep appreciation, we thank ADP Canada for your support. Your partnership helps elevate Payroll University to new heights where innovation, expertise and leadership come together.