Service Agreement Template Canada

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-88294021 Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

• Completion: The Service Provider must complete all bracketed fields in consultation with the Client to ensure scope alignment.
• Filing & Retention: Both parties must retain a fully executed digital or physical copy for a minimum of seven (7) years following the expiration of the agreement to satisfy Canadian CRA document retention requirements.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include "Schedule A: Scope of Services," "Schedule B: Fee Schedule & Payment Terms," and "Schedule C: Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure Addendum."

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Service Provider: [__________] located at [__________] Client: [__________] located at [__________]

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Service Provider agrees to provide the services described in Schedule A (the "Services"). Any material change to the scope must be documented in a written Change Order signed by both parties.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

• Term: This Agreement commences on the Effective Date and shall continue until [__________] unless terminated earlier.
• Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this agreement upon [__________] days’ written notice if the other party commits a material breach.
• Termination for Convenience: The Client may terminate this agreement upon [__________] days' written notice, subject to payment for services rendered up to the date of termination.

4. FEES AND PAYMENT

• Compensation: Client shall pay Service Provider as per the rates detailed in Schedule B.
• Invoicing: Service Provider shall submit invoices on a [ ] Monthly [ ] Milestone basis.
• Payment Terms: Net [__________] days from receipt of undisputed invoice.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The parties acknowledge that the Service Provider acts as an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, agency, or employer-employee relationship. The Service Provider is solely responsible for all federal and provincial income taxes, CPP, and EI contributions.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

• Confidentiality: The Service Provider agrees to hold all non-public information obtained during the term of this Agreement in strict confidence.
• IP Ownership: All deliverables created specifically for the Client under this Agreement shall become the sole property of the Client upon full payment of all applicable fees.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Canadian law, the total cumulative liability of the Service Provider under this Agreement shall not exceed [__________] (the "Liability Cap").

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of [__________] and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

EXECUTION

FOR SERVICE PROVIDER: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [__________] Title: [__________] Date: [____/____/2026]

FOR CLIENT: Signature: __________________________ Printed Name: [__________] Title: [__________] Date: [____/____/2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.