Terms of Use

Last updated: 16 October 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

Upon visiting or utilizing the Department of Finance Canada website and offerings, you consent to comply with these Terms of Use. Should you disagree, you must refrain from using the offerings.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and legally capable of entering into a binding contract. Services are not offered to residents of restricted jurisdictions where such offering would be unlawful.

3. Changes

We may amend these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

4. Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted in accordance with the jurisdiction where Department of Finance Canada maintains its principal location, disregarding any conflict-of-law doctrines.

5. Suspension & Termination

We reserve the right to disable or terminate your access to the offerings whenever, with or without advance notification, should we determine you have breached these Terms or violated governing regulations.

6. Fees

Applicable fees, spreads and commissions are disclosed within the platform or in the applicable fee schedule. You are responsible for any taxes arising from your activities.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest degree allowed under applicable statutes, Department of Finance Canada will have no liability for any indirect, incidental, extraordinary, derivative or exemplary harms, or any diminution of income or earnings, resulting from your engagement with the offerings.

8. Prohibited Conduct

• Using the services for money laundering, terrorism financing, market manipulation or any illegal purpose.
• Impersonating another person or providing false identity information.
• Attempting to interfere with, compromise or reverse-engineer any part of the platform.
• Using automated tools to access the services other than as expressly permitted.

9. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Department of Finance Canada, its affiliates and personnel from any claim or demand arising from your breach of these Terms or your misuse of the services.

10. Services

Department of Finance Canada delivers technological instruments and instructional materials concerning internet-based investment practices. We do not serve as your investment professional. No information presented here constitutes individualized financial guidance, tax planning, or an offer to purchase or dispose of any security.

11. Disclaimers

The services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. See our Risk Disclosure for details.

12. Third-Party Services

The service may feature connections to or partnerships with external platforms. We disclaim responsibility for those platforms and their operation, reliability, or material quality.

13. Account Registration

You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information during registration and to keep this information updated. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities under your account.

14. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, software and materials on the site are the property of Department of Finance Canada or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, revocable licence to use the services for their intended purpose.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be sent through our contact page.

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