Starting June 11th, 2021, Ontario will officially
enter Step 1 of the recently announced Roadmap to Reopen framework. For those in the
construction industry, this means that all construction activities
are permitted to open across the Province. COVID-related health and
safety protocols will, of course, remain in place for the
foreseeable future, but this represents a major step along the way
to business as usual.
With major COVID related work stoppages hopefully coming to an
end on June 11th, the next question owners, contractors,
and subcontractors should consider is how best to protect
themselves in respect of delays and increased costs incurred as a
result of COVID shutdowns and inefficiencies. In many cases, these
decisions will need to be made quickly to ensure compliance with
the notice provisions in your construction
contracts. Understanding the exact rights and responsibilities
created by your particular construction contracts will be of the
utmost
