Canadians are avid online shoppers, and over 90% of the population uses the internet. Many U.S. companies expand into Canada due to its geographical proximity and cultural similarities. For these reasons, many domestic and foreign companies utilize affiliate marketing to drive online sales and foster brand loyalty.

This post will explore affiliate marketing in Canada and the top programs for content creators and influencers to join.

It may seem obvious to promote high-paying programs. However, many affiliates painstakingly market low-paying programs and merchants, such as Amazon Associates, which pays up to 10%. On the other hand, I’m not suggesting publishers only promote programs with high payouts. Instead, they should strike a balance and understand a program’s earning potential. For example, converting one Shopify plan monthly for twelve months will generate $1,800 in commissions yearly ($150 x 12 months). That amount is probably more rewarding than earnings from other programs for the same marketing effort.