British Columbia’s Construction Prompt Payment Act: Public Consultation Underway

The British Columbia government has launched an engagement as part of its efforts to bring the Construction Prompt Payment Act (the “Act”) into force. The Act aims to address longstanding concerns about delayed payments to contractors and subcontractors working in the province’s construction sector.

To guide the regulatory development process, the Ministry of Infrastructure has released a discussion paper setting out key policy questions. The paper has been circulated among construction industry partners, who are invited to respond through written submissions. The goal is to ensure that the rules and policies that underpin the Act are practical and workable for those operating in the industry.