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In a recent decision, Cubbon Building Centre Ltd v Gabrysh, 2020 ABQB 219, the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench answers the question...

Business litigation involves legal disputes where parties either sue or are sued. Cases typically involve two key components: liability, determining who caused harm, and damages, addressing losses incurred.

When entering into a contractual agreement, many people place emphasis on key terms such as price, services, or obligations while overlooking a critical clause —"time is of the essence."

On December 6, 2018, the government of Ontario unveiled Bill 66, Restoring Ontario's Competitiveness Act, 2018. The bill is designed to reduce the regulatory and financial burden of operating...

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal imposed a fine of C$750,000 on an Ontario company, holding that the fine was a "fit fine in the circumstances".

Union certification is the process by which a union gains the right to represent employees of an employer in relation to the terms and conditions of employment, more commonly referred to as unionization.

A recent split decision of the Supreme Court of Canada carries significant implications for construction project owners. As a result of the split decision, a 2021 Ontario Court of Appeal decision...

The Ontario Court of Justice recently acquitted two defendants who, following a fatal accident, had been charged with various offences under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act...

The Ontario Ministry of Labour is proposing to require all construction employers to ensure that their workers complete a new "construction hazard awareness training" program.

This apparent failure of the worker to follow instructions not only resulted in his tragic death, but also in the conviction of his employer.

The Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act (the "Act") provides that "contractors" and "constructors" have similar, but not identical, responsibilities, with a "Constructor"

In Design Services Ltd. v. Canada, the Supreme Court of Canada is considering the critical issue in the law of tendering of whether an owner owes a duty of care in tort to the subcontractors, architects and consultants of an unsuccessful bidder.

On March 13, 2023, WorkSafe Saskatchewan released the 2023-2028 Fatalities and Serious Injuries Strategy. The Strategy outlines key areas of focus for the next five years...

On October 25, 2022, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced it is investing $970 million towards Canada's first small modular reactor (SMR).

The boom in exploration and mining activity in the North has resulted in an increase in the demand for infrastructure.

On December 4, 2019, Ontario's Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks granted an appeal overturning the approval of the Nation Rise Wind Farm in North Stormont, Ontario. Minister...

Buildings are a tremendous source of greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions. It is estimated that buildings contribute up to one third of global GHG emissions.