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How to obtain your Ontario Recruiter or Temporary Help Agency License Bond
If you need to obtain an Ontario Temporary Help Agency or Recruiter License Bond, you’ve come to the right place! We provide comprehensive bonding solutions for staffing agencies of all types and sizes. Whether you’re an established recruitment firm expanding into Ontario or a new temporary help agency starting operations, we’re here to help you get the bonds you need. Learn more
How Do Bonds Work In Canada? A Comprehensive Overview
When Canadian businesses or individuals hear the word “bond,” it can mean different things depending on the context. Some people think of investment bonds like government or corporate debt instruments. But in this article, we’re
Bond of Indemnity: How It Works and When It’s Needed
“Bond of indemnity” is not a formal product title you’ll see on an application form or bond wording, but the phrase gets to the heart of what almost every surety bond really is. An agreement
Surety Bond Insurance: How to Safeguard Your Business
Let’s start this off by stating that Surety Bond Insurance is incorrect terminology! That’s right… There’s no such thing as “surety bond insurance”. So how did this term come about? Well, for starters – In
AI x Surety Bonds and How the Future of Bonding Looks
In June of 2025, Bond Connect was on the Echelon AI Podcast in a segment titled Cracking The Code On Surety. “The Surety Bond industry is ripe for disruption. This Founder’s doing it.” Here’s an
Construction Lien Act: A Guide to Protecting Your Rights
A Canadian Surety Bond Perspective for Contractors and Developers. “Time is money” – something you’ll hear frequently in the Canadian construction industry. Delayed payments can spell disaster for some businesses. Whether you’re a general contractor,
How A Surety Bond Protects Your Business
While surety bonds are an essential part of doing business for many industries, it’s important to clarify a common misconception: surety bonds primarily protect the obligee — not the principal (your business). As a business
CBSA CARM RPP Bond: Security Requirements for Importers to Canada (2025 Guide)
Want to skip the read below and just purchase your RPP Bond?Click here for our product page. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has introduced a significant modernization to how duties and taxes are assessed
What Is Bonding Capacity and How To Increase It
If you’re a contractor bidding on public or private projects that require surety bonds, understanding your bonding capacity is essential. It determines which jobs you can pursue, how much bonded work you can take on
CBSA Extends CARM RPP Transition Period to May 20, 2025
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced a further 30-day extension to the transition period for importers to comply with financial security requirements under the CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) system. Importers now
Why Use a Surety Bond Broker Instead of an Insurance Broker?
The world of bonding and insurance is intertwined for a few reasons. One of them being that in Canada, the licensing required for an insurance broker and a surety bond broker are actually the same.