A non magnetic Canada penny from 2006.

Starting in 2000 Canadian pennies were composed of 94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper plating.

I have a canada cent from '06 that does not stick to a magnet.

 

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They were also produced using zinc with a copper plating, so there are two varieties.

 

Is it from a proof set? (made of copper)

 

There are a few years that have non-magnetic examples out there that are fairly rare. In 2006 from what I remember, both the magnetic and non-magnetic were common.

 

Look under the bust of the queen for a P...

If it is there, you've got a money coin

P: Plated Steel

Plated zinc was also used.

2006 has (If I remember correct), 6 varieties
Non-Mag 'P' (money coin)
Mag 'P'
Non-Mag Logo
Mag Logo
Non-Mag Plain
Mag Plain (money coin)

 

It had to do with what material was cheaper at the time of minting.