How does Canadian law regard the enforceability of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)?

B is the correct answer because Canadian law generally recognizes non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) as enforceable when they serve a legitimate business interest. NDAs are designed to protect confidential information, trade secrets, and intellectual property that are integral to a business’s competitive edge. For an NDA to be enforceable, it must be reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic area, and it should not impose undue restrictions on the individual’s future employment opportunities.

To be valid, NDAs must also be clear and specific about the type of information that is being protected. Courts in Canada will balance the interests of the employer in protecting sensitive information against the rights of the individual to pursue their career.

Other options suggest either a blanket unenforceability, a guarantee of enforceability under any condition, or limitations restricted to government employees, which misrepresents the broader applicability of NDAs in the private sector and other contexts. NDAs can have conditions and limitations, and they apply to a wide variety of employment arrangements rather than just those involving government employees.