Third Party Vendor Contract Template for Canada

1. Business Continuity: Required for critical services or high-value contracts to ensure service continuation during disruptions

2. Environmental Compliance: Include when vendor's activities have environmental impacts or for ESG compliance

3. Security Requirements: Necessary for vendors with access to systems or sensitive information

4. Audit Rights: Include for high-risk vendors or when regulatory compliance requires audit capabilities

5. Change Control: Important for technology or complex service contracts where scope may evolve

6. Import/Export Compliance: Required for international vendors or cross-border movement of goods

7. Source Code Escrow: Include for software development or critical technology services

8. Personnel Requirements: Necessary when vendor staff will work on-site or require specific qualifications

9. Subcontractor Provisions: Include when vendor may use subcontractors

10. Marketing and Publicity: Include when there's potential for public references or case studies

1. Schedule A - Scope of Services: Detailed technical specifications of services or goods

2. Schedule B - Pricing Schedule: Detailed pricing, rate cards, and payment milestones

3. Schedule C - Service Levels: Specific performance metrics, KPIs, and measurement methods

4. Schedule D - Security Requirements: Detailed security protocols and compliance requirements

5. Schedule E - Personal Information Handling: Specific procedures for handling personal data under PIPEDA

6. Schedule F - Key Personnel: List of key vendor staff and their qualifications

7. Schedule G - Approved Subcontractors: List of pre-approved subcontractors if applicable

8. Schedule H - Required Insurance: Detailed insurance requirements and coverage limits

9. Appendix 1 - Change Request Form: Template for requesting and documenting changes

10. Appendix 2 - Incident Report Template: Standard format for reporting security or service incidents