Question 1

Is this NDA valid in all Canadian provinces?

Accepted Answer

Yes. This NDA is designed for use across all Canadian provinces and territories. You select your province, and the governing law clause automatically references that province's laws along with applicable federal laws of Canada.

Question 2

What is PIPEDA and how does it relate to this NDA?

Accepted Answer

PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act) is Canada's federal privacy law governing how private-sector organizations collect, use, and disclose personal information. This NDA includes a PIPEDA compliance clause ensuring confidential information is handled in accordance with Canadian privacy requirements.

Question 3

How is a Canadian NDA different from a US NDA?

Accepted Answer

Canadian NDAs reference PIPEDA instead of US trade secret laws, use provincial governing law instead of state law, include Canadian entity types (no LLC in Canada), and use Canadian terminology such as postal code instead of zip code. The legal principles of confidentiality are similar, but the specific legal framework differs.

Question 4

Can I use this NDA for Quebec?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When you select Quebec as your province, the governing law clause references the laws of the Province of Quebec and applicable federal laws of Canada. Note that Quebec operates under civil law (Code civil du Québec) rather than common law, but NDA principles are recognized under both systems.

Question 5

Is this NDA template really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free. You can fill out the form, preview the document, download it as PDF or Word, and even use our built-in e-signature feature — all without creating an account or paying anything.

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