Prompt Payment Legislation For Construction Projects In Saskatchewan Introduced

Bill No. 152 An Act to amend The Builders' Lien Act (the Bill) was brought forward by the Saskatchewan government on November 20, 2018. The Bill is expected to get a 2nd reading soon and should be finalized in the legislature during the spring 2019 session. Development of a regulatory framework will follow, though nothing has yet been made public. It is possible this legislation could be in force by January 2020, but it remains subject to change as the Bill is not yet law. However, it is important for those working on projects in Saskatchewan to understand the currently proposed changes.

Broadly speaking, the Bill proposes:

1. a defined payment cycle;
2. an adjudication system for resolving disputes;