Non-Disclosure Agreement 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 NDA in Ontario, Canada
NDAs governed by Ontario law auto-include a PIPEDA personal information clause under DealDocs' clause library. Ontario's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act includes a business-transaction exemption at section 7.2, but it requires the relevant safeguards to be agreed before any personal information is disclosed, not after.
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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
Does an Ontario NDA need to address personal information specifically?
Yes, if it governs the disclosure of personal information. Ontario law includes a business-transaction exemption under PIPEDA section 7.2, but it requires the relevant safeguards to be agreed before personal information is disclosed, which is why DealDocs auto-includes a personal information clause for NDAs governed by Ontario law.
What law governs an NDA signed in Ontario?
DealDocs sets the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable in the province, which is the conventional governing-law wording for Ontario contracts, with the courts of Ontario as the default forum.
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