Termination for convenience clauses
How the "good faith" doctrine may restrict the scope of the clause

The contractual right of a public organization to terminate a contract for convenience is a matter of growing importance as more organizations sign long-term contracts – whether they outsource solid waste collection, janitorial work, or water and wastewater management services.
In Canada, there appears to be no formal guidance from governments on whether termination for convenience provisions should be used in public contracts, and if so, under what circumstances. Some argue that, once a contract
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