This is also a good time to ask what the next steps are, or what else you need to do prior to your start date.

Non-compete clauses are typically governed by state law, and in many states (in the US at least) overly broad non-compete clauses are unenforceable. A quick search for Canadian related non-compete appears that it is pretty much the same. Unfortunately, a company may choose not to risk the lawsuit to hire someone under a strict non-compete agreement, even if it is likely unenforceable.