When Did Canada Stop Making Pennies?

By GovMint :

Canada ceased producing pennies in 2012 and removed a minimum of 6 billion pennies from circulation in the subsequent three years. The decision to discontinue the penny was driven by factors such as rising production costs exceeding the face value of the coin and a decline in the penny's purchasing power over time. This move aimed to streamline Canada's currency system and reduce the expenses associated with minting low-denomination coins.

Sources Used:

https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/coin-collector-reflects-on-pennies-10-years-after-they-were-discontinued-1.6260429