Judging from this story (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/ca...) it would appear that the Ontario courts are pretty firmly on the side of non-competes being unenforceable. "In short, most non-compete clauses are excessive, and thus will be upheld only in very limited circumstances."
What about BC? I signed a non-compete clause a while back and it says I can't work for any competitor startup or start my own in that niche. Apparently the non-compete extends for a year after leaving. It mentions I can't offer consulting or work for the competition. It's been a few years now, but I wonder what other dirty tricks they may have up their sleeves regarding this.
I want to start my own company in this niche and I can't do it because of the fear that they will sue me if I ever make it on their radar.
BC government also is not in the habit of protecting tech workers and cares more about tax revenues. Maybe I should move to Ontario or leave Canada all together.
