If you are an independent contractor working in the high technology field, there are a number of issues you should be aware of particularly in the area of your status within an organization. We have developed a memorandum entitled Independent Contractor Status that will help you understand the differences between being employed and self-employed. Get it right at the start and avoid the nasty consequences of getting it wrong.
For more information you can also visit the Canada Revenue Agency's Guide: Employed or Self-Employed? at: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/rc4110/rc4110-08e.pdf