Saskatchewan Introduces Prompt Payment Bill For Construction Industry

On November 20, 2018, the Saskatchewan government introduced a bill to amend The Builders' Lien Act (the Prompt Payment Bill). The Prompt Payment Bill mandates prompt payment of contractors and subcontractors on construction projects and creates a dispute resolution process called "adjudication" to resolve payment disputes. The Prompt Payment Bill is not yet law and is subject to change. Some of the details of how the legislation will work will be included in regulations that have not yet been made public. It is nevertheless important for those in the construction industry to understand the major changes included in the proposed Prompt Payment Bill so they can begin preparing for them.