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Cannabis Excise Bonds in Canada
Cannabis Excise Bonds in Canada are a form of financial security connected to the Canada Revenue Agency’s cannabis excise duty program. These bonds are also commonly referred to as L302 Surety Bonds for Cannabis, Cannabis Tax Bonds, Cannabis Security Bonds, or CRA Cannabis Bonds. For licensed cannabis businesses, this bond may be required as part of CRA’s financial security requirements. The CRA’s
How Contractors can become ‘Bond Ready’ in Canada
If you’re a contractor in Canada, becoming ‘bond ready’ is not just about applying for a surety bond when a project comes up. It is about building a business that a surety can trust with
CBSA Bond: What Importers Need to Clear Goods Through CARM
Canada’s import environment has changed significantly with the rollout of the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) system. One of the most searched topics by importers right now is the CBSA Bond; a term many businesses
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
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