Freelance Contract Template for Canada (Ontario)
Freelance contracts in Ontario must clearly establish independent contractor status — the Ontario Employment Standards Act 2000 applies to employees but not genuine independent contractors. Misclassification exposes clients to significant back-pay and benefit liability.
Canada (Ontario)-specific legal consideration
Ontario's Employment Standards Act 2000 does not apply to genuine independent contractors, but courts use a multi-factor control test — freelance contracts must demonstrate genuine autonomy, including the right to work for multiple clients simultaneously.
What your AI-generated Freelance Contract includes
- IP ownership defaulting to freelancer until full payment received
- Kill fee clause (configurable %, default 50%) protecting against client cancellation
- Right of substitution supporting independent contractor status
- Portfolio rights — freelancer may show work unless client opts out
- Two rounds of revisions included; further rounds billed at agreed rate
- Late payment interest under applicable law (e.g. Late Payment Act 1998 for UK)
- Non-solicitation clause (12 months, mutual) protecting both parties
- Governing law and IR35/classification language for your jurisdiction
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This page provides general information about freelance contract contracts under Ontario law / Employment Standards Act 2000 and is not legal advice. Contracto generates AI-assisted contract drafts — always review with a qualified solicitor or lawyer for high-value or complex agreements. Full legal disclaimer →