Industries That Commonly Require Surety Bonds
- Staffing / Employment Agencies – Due to recent Canadian government regulatory changes, certain agencies recruiting or placing workers under federal programs must maintain a minimum $25,000 surety bond.
- Construction Contractors – General contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades bidding on public or private construction projects.
- Transportation Companies – Long-haul and cross-border trucking companies hauling goods across Canada and the United States.
- Freight Brokers – Brokers arranging transportation of goods who must demonstrate financial responsibility and contractual compliance.
- Importers & Exporters – Businesses importing or exporting goods that must guarantee payment of customs duties and taxes.
- Public Notaries – Notaries who require bonding to protect the public against errors or omissions.