Contract & Commercial Surety

The bonds your contracts and projects require — issued with expert guidance.

Surety bonds guarantee your business will meet its obligations — to a project owner, a regulator, or a customer. Contract surety covers construction bid, performance, and payment bonds; commercial surety covers licence, permit, and other obligation bonds.

We help Ontario contractors and businesses secure the bonding capacity they need to win and deliver work.

What's covered

Bid bonds to qualify for project tenders
Performance bonds guaranteeing project completion
Labour and material payment bonds
Licence, permit, and regulatory bonds
Bonding-capacity growth as your business scales

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between contract and commercial surety?: Contract surety supports construction projects (bid, performance, payment bonds); commercial surety covers licence, permit, and other obligation bonds. We arrange both.
How is a surety bond different from insurance?: A bond guarantees your obligation to a third party; if a claim is paid, you repay the surety. We'll explain your responsibilities before you sign.
How do I increase my bonding capacity?: Capacity grows with your financials and track record. We'll help you present your business to maximize the capacity you're offered.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between contract and commercial surety?

Contract surety supports construction projects (bid, performance, payment bonds); commercial surety covers licence, permit, and other obligation bonds. We arrange both.

How is a surety bond different from insurance?

A bond guarantees your obligation to a third party; if a claim is paid, you repay the surety. We'll explain your responsibilities before you sign.

How do I increase my bonding capacity?

Capacity grows with your financials and track record. We'll help you present your business to maximize the capacity you're offered.