You cannot elect to stop contributing to the CPP until you are at least 65 years of age. The earliest month an election can take effect is the month you turn 65. For example, if you turn 65 in July 2021 the earliest month an election can take effect is July 2021.

Do CPP contributions automatically stop at age 70?

Your CPP contributions will go toward post-retirement benefits, which will increase your CPP retirement income. At age 70, your contributions to CPP cease, even if you're still working (regardless of whether you're employed by a company or self-employed).

Is CPP deduction mandatory?

With very few exceptions, every person over the age of 18 who works in Canada outside of Quebec and earns more than a minimum amount ($3,500 per year) must contribute to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). If you have an employer, you pay half the required contributions and your employer pays the other half.