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Clark Wilson LLP announces recognition in the 2027 Best Lawyers rankings and highlights recent construction law publications by partners Scott Lamb and Alec Kobetitch. The firm's achievements span multiple practice areas and demonstrate continued excellence in legal services.

A 2026 Ontario Court of Appeal decision reveals that construction contracts signed years after legislative reforms may still be governed by the old Construction Lien Act if the procurement process began before July 1, 2018. The ruling demonstrates how early project proposals and negotiations can determine which statutory regime applies, regardless of when the final contract was executed or where the project was ultimately built.

Le 8 septembre 2026, dans l'affaire Sommet Prestige Canada inc. c. Ville de Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, le juge Lukasz Granosik de la Cour supérieure du Québec (la « Cour ») rend le premier jugement portant sur la notion de « valeur écologique importante » (la « VEI ») du nouvel article 245 de la Loi sur l'aménagement et l'urbanisme (la « LAU »).

A Saskatchewan court ruled that a condominium corporation exceeded its authority by withholding possession of a unit from its owner for months after evicting a tenant, finding the corporation's conduct oppressive and its enforcement of disputed chargebacks improper. The decision clarifies the limited scope of writs of possession under Saskatchewan condominium law and establishes important boundaries on corporate self-help remedies.

The Alberta Court of Appeal examines when financial losses from construction deficiencies may be recovered in negligence, distinguishing between claims for defective structures and negligent professional services. The decision addresses whether contractual relationships displace concurrent duties in tort and clarifies how parties may allocate risk through agreement.

Buying a property with someone who is contributing a different amount toward the down payment? A tenancy in common can reflect each owner’s share on title, but it does not include the right of survivorship. In this video, Barrie real estate lawyer Laura Rosati explains unequal ownership percentages, what happens when an owner passes away, and why having a will is important.

A Vancouver family renting a three-bedroom condo faces ongoing disruptions from upstairs neighbors who converted their unit into a four-bedroom student residence, raising questions about tenant rights in strata communities. When the strata council deflects responsibility, what legal protections do tenants have to enforce bylaws and maintain peaceful enjoyment of their home?

Le propriétaire d’un immeuble a apporté des centaines de modifications à la conception et il a ajouté pour plus de 2,7 millions $ de travaux supplémentaires, a refusé d’accorder des prolongations de délai, puis a tenté de réclamer à son entrepreneur des dommages-intérêts liquidés pour les retards qui en ont résulté.

For decades, thousands of Canadians have owned cottages on land leased from First Nations. Many have bought, sold, renovated, and passed these properties down through generations, often treating them much like any other cottage.

Construction projects rarely go exactly as planned. Design changes, delayed access, unexpected site conditions, changes in sequencing, acceleration and other project impacts can increase the cost of completing the work.

It is commonly presumed in professional regulation that standards of practice for the profession must be written to be enforceable. However, this is not a correct presumption...

Bill 47, the draft Automobile Insurance Act, prepared to usher in the anticipated private no fault insurance scheme to Alberta was released by the Provincial Government on March 24, 2025. While many of the details remain unknown until the release of anticipated regulations, the draft bill is far more detailed than other bills the Government has issued in recent years which have almost all of the content contained in regulations.

A recent Ontario Superior Court case highlights the balance between employee privacy and an employer's duty to investigate workplace harassment.

On August 23, 2014, Shawna Biegel experienced a severe bicycle accident in Banff. She was launched over the handlebars of her bike, knocking herself unconscious and suffering a significant brain injury.

Alberta's freeze/thaw cycles create icy conditions that increase slip-and-fall risks for property owners, managers, and businesses.

The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal's recent Queen's Marque case sheds new light on the role of statutory declarations in construction disputes...

Under Alberta's Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act, a contractor performing work for a tenant may have lien rights against the landlord's interests in the property the contractor improved.

In Ontario, a lien claimant must bring its action to trial promptly. Further, even if two liens relate to the same project, one may not be enforced in the action of the other if the lands in question.

Choosing a Friday or pre-holiday possession date may seem convenient, but it often leads to delays, extra costs, and stress.

Planning for the future is essential for peace of mind, but many Albertans overlook the possibility of mental or physical incapacity. While personal directives and enduring powers of attorney provide vital safeguards...