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On October 21, 2020, Bill 37: The Builders' Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020, (the "Prompt Payment Act") was introduced and passed the first reading.

Earlier this week the Minister of Service Alberta proposed amendments to the Alberta Builders' Lien Act that could result in significant changes in the province's construction industry, ...

On May 23, 2024, the Manitoba Court of Appeal released its decision in Sterling Parkway Residences Inc v Gypsum Drywall Interiors Ltd, 2024 MBCA 46, by which it provided clarity on the process and considerations...

On April 6, 2022, the British Columbia government introduced legislation that would change the union certification process under British Columbia's Labour Relations Code.

Brenhill and the City negotiated a proposal whereby, among other things, Brenhill would build a new social housing project (508 Helmcken) and expand an older social housing project.

It comes as no great surprise to anyone that construction claims generally involve many defendants that participated in the subject construction project. Defence counsel acting for the various...

This week, the British Columbia government tabled legislation to enact prompt payment and adjudication for construction projects.

Properties with legal non‑conforming ("grandfathered") uses often come with unique considerations, particularly when municipal zoning shifts.

The Construction Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C. 30 (the "Act"), imposes strict deadlines on lien claimants to preserve and perfect their liens. The Act also explains the circumstances which would result in a lien expiring.

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Ontario's Condominium Act, 1998 provides four non-standard condominium structures beyond the typical model, each offering distinct advantages for developers and investors navigating phased construction...

The underlying case stemmed from a water leak from the HVAC cabinet in a residential high-rise building under construction.

The 2026 Proptech in Canada report is out. It looks at what's driving innovation and change in the built world, the status of proptech and key trends to watch in the coming year.

Letters of credit are occasionally used in construction contracts to secure the performance of a contractor's obligations to the owner.

Lawyers representing strata lot purchasers in British Columbia have, to date, made considerable hay by emphasizing that the Real Estate Development Marketing Act (British Columbia) is "consumer protection" legislation to be interpreted in favour of purchasers.

The most significant implication of these amendments are to the administration of the statutory holdback and the requirement for the annual release of holdback going forward for construction projects in Ontario.

Further to our insight Combustible materials and the building (amendment) regulations 2018 - the year in review, the Government has moved swiftly in 2020 to take substantive steps to implement