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TemplateContractors & trades

A clean services agreement for independent freelancers covering scope, payment, IP, and termination.

Freelance contracts

TemplateContractors & trades

Define deliverables, milestones, and acceptance so scope creep does not eat your margin.

Freelance contracts

TemplateContractors & trades

A simple, professional invoice with clear payment terms and late fee language.

Freelance contracts

TemplateContractors & trades

For advisory and consulting engagements, with confidentiality and limitation of liability.

Freelance contracts

TemplateContractors & trades

Scope, hosting, revisions, and handover terms for building a website.

Freelance contracts

TemplateContractors & trades

For photographers, designers, and creatives: usage rights, deposits, and cancellation.

Freelance contracts

TemplateSmall businesses

A balanced two-way NDA for early conversations between businesses.

Small business contracts

TemplateSmall businesses

Engage a contractor while keeping the relationship clearly non-employment.

Small business contracts

TemplateSmall businesses

A general services contract for selling services to clients or customers.

Small business contracts

TemplateSmall businesses

Set out ownership, contributions, decisions, and exit for business partners.

Small business contracts

TemplateSmall businesses

Signal serious intent and outline key deal terms before a full contract.

Small business contracts

TemplateSmall businesses

A clear, friendly offer letter covering role, pay, and start date.

Employment

SampleEveryone

A sample residential tenancy agreement to compare against the one you are given.

Leases and tenancy

ChecklistEveryone

Twelve things to check before you sign a residential lease.

Leases and tenancy

ResponseEveryone

A template letter to give your landlord proper notice that you are moving out.

Response letters

ChecklistIndividuals & newcomers

What to check in an employment agreement, especially if you are new to Canada.

Employment

ChecklistEveryone

Common warning signs in any contract, in plain language.

Checklists

ResponseEveryone

A polite, firm letter requesting changes to an unfair agreement.

Response letters

ResponseContractors & trades

For freelancers: counter a client's terms on payment, IP, and liability.

Response letters

ResponseSmall businesses

A short response asking to cut or limit a risky indemnity clause.

Response letters

ChecklistEveryone

A quick gut check to run on any contract before you put your name on it.

Checklists

ChecklistSmall businesses

Check a non-disclosure agreement is fair and not overly broad before signing.

Small business contracts

ChecklistContractors & trades

Everything to confirm in a client contract before you start the work.

Freelance contracts

ChecklistContractors & trades

Steps to make sure your invoices actually get paid on time.

Freelance contracts

ChecklistSmall businesses

What to verify before signing with a supplier or service vendor.

Small business contracts

ChecklistSmall businesses

Key exposures to check before signing a commercial space lease.

Leases and tenancy

ChecklistEveryone

Protect your deposit and end your tenancy cleanly.

Leases and tenancy

ChecklistEveryone

Agree the house rules up front to avoid roommate disputes.

Leases and tenancy

ChecklistEveryone

Sublet safely without breaking your own lease.

Leases and tenancy

ChecklistEveryone

What you can ask for before you accept an offer.

Employment

ChecklistIndividuals & newcomers

The paperwork and basics to set up when you arrive.

Newcomer essentials

ChecklistIndividuals & newcomers

Build credit and avoid fees as you get started in Canada.

Newcomer essentials

ChecklistEveryone

What to confirm before you pay for a used vehicle.

Checklists

ChecklistEveryone

Understand what your policy actually covers before you need it.

Checklists

ChecklistEveryone

What to look for before you click 'I agree' on a service.

Checklists

TemplateEveryone

Put the house rules and money split in writing between roommates.

Leases and tenancy

TemplateEveryone

A simple sublet between the original tenant and a subtenant.

Leases and tenancy

TemplateEveryone

Proof of rent paid, useful for taxes and records.

Leases and tenancy

TemplateEveryone

A formal letter requesting payment or action before further steps.

Response letters

TemplateSmall businesses

A clear written promise to repay a loan, with terms.

Small business contracts

TemplateEveryone

Record the sale of an item or vehicle between two people.

Templates

TemplateSmall businesses

A short loan agreement for money lent between parties.

Small business contracts

TemplateEveryone

End a contract properly, in line with its notice terms.

Response letters

TemplateEveryone

A professional, simple resignation letter.

Employment

TemplateEveryone

Vouch for someone's work or character in a clear letter.

Employment

TemplateSmall businesses

Rent out or borrow equipment with clear terms and liability.

Small business contracts

TemplateContractors & trades

For creators: scope, usage rights, and disclosure for sponsored content.

Freelance contracts

ResponseContractors & trades

Ask a client for faster payment or a deposit, politely and firmly.

Response letters

ResponseEveryone

Formally dispute an incorrect or unauthorized charge.

Response letters

ResponseIndividuals & newcomers

Respond to an offer with a respectful counter on pay or terms.

Response letters