Memorandum of Understanding governed by the law of Ontario, Canada
DealDocs sets the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein as the governing law when you choose Ontario, Canada. The forum clause reads: “The Parties irrevocably attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario in respect of any dispute arising out of or in connection with this document.”
Governing law
the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein
Legal system
Common law, a common law system, where statutes sit alongside a substantial body of judicial precedent that shapes how contract terms are actually read.
Conventional arbitration seat
Toronto, Ontario
Naming a party formed here
DealDocs' guided interview references the Province of Ontario, Canada when you enter a party formed in Ontario, Canada.
What's different about an MOU in Ontario, Canada
Under Bhasin v Hrynew and Callow v Zollinger, Ontario law imposes duties of honest performance that attach to the binding provisions of an MOU and cannot be fully excluded by drafting. A clearly worded Non-Binding Nature clause still matters, but it operates alongside this duty rather than replacing it.
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The guided interview asks for the governing law up front, so the right jurisdiction-specific clauses are included automatically. Preview the full plain English guide and completeness check for free before you unlock the document.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ontario courts require good faith in an MOU?
Yes. Under Bhasin v Hrynew and Callow v Zollinger, duties of honest performance attach to the binding provisions of an MOU under Ontario law and cannot be fully excluded by drafting, regardless of what the Non-Binding Nature clause says about the rest of the document.
What court has jurisdiction over an Ontario MOU dispute?
The courts of the Province of Ontario by default, with Toronto set as the conventional seat if the parties choose arbitration instead.
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