The Broker Service Agreement serves as the foundational document governing the relationship between licensed brokers and their clients in Canada. This agreement is essential when a broker undertakes to provide regulated brokerage services, whether in securities, commodities, real estate, or other regulated domains. The document must comply with both federal requirements and provincial regulations, including those set by securities regulators and self-regulatory organizations like IIROC. The agreement outlines crucial elements such as service scope, compensation structures, compliance obligations, and risk allocations while incorporating mandatory disclosures and client protections required under Canadian law. It's particularly important that the Broker Service Agreement addresses specific provincial requirements, as securities regulation in Canada operates primarily at the provincial level with federal oversight for certain aspects.

1. Parties: Identification of the broker and the client, including full legal names, addresses, and any registration/license numbers

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including broker's registration status and client's desire to engage broker's services

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including regulatory terminology and service-specific definitions

4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of brokerage services to be provided, including any limitations or exclusions

5. Broker's Obligations: Comprehensive list of broker's duties, including regulatory compliance, reporting, and service standards

6. Client's Obligations: Client's responsibilities, including providing accurate information, maintaining eligibility, and compliance with broker's procedures

7. Fees and Compensation: Detailed breakdown of all fees, commissions, and charges, including payment terms and calculation methods

8. Regulatory Compliance: Commitments to comply with applicable laws, including securities regulations and anti-money laundering requirements

9. Confidentiality and Privacy: Provisions for handling confidential information and personal data in compliance with PIPEDA

10. Risk Disclosures: Mandatory risk warnings and acknowledgments required by Canadian securities regulations

11. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and circumstances under which either party may terminate

12. Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and responsibilities between parties, including limitation of liability provisions

13. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes, including jurisdiction and governing law provisions

14. General Provisions: Standard contractual terms including assignment, amendments, and severability