The new Construction Act changed the requirements for
publishing certificates of Substantial Performance in Ontario. This
change will likely impact how all members of the construction
industry publish, search for, and locate certificates of
Substantial Performance for construction projects across the
province.
Substantial Performance
Under the Construction Act, two elements must be
satisfied for a project to achieve Substantial Performance:
- When the [project] or a substantial
part thereof is ready for use or is being used for the purposes
intended; and
- When the [project] is capable of
completion or, where there is a known defect, correction at a cost
of not more than:
