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Most trade contracts incorporate "by reference" the terms and conditions of the prime contract.

Much has been said about Manitoba’s recent change to its basic limitation period for construction disputes, which generally reduced the time to start lawsuits from six years to two years. However, the passage of two years may not always be the end of the story for an unpaid contractor or subcontractor.

Beginning in the fall of 2019, many strata owners in British Columbia saw their insurance premiums jump between 50% and 700% from the previous year

Starting April 1st, 2026, Ontario homebuyers must register their pre-construction home purchases with Tarion within 45 days to secure maximum deposit protection coverage. What happens if you miss this deadline, and how much of your deposit could be at risk if your builder fails to complete the transaction?

In VanMar Constructors ON 1028 Inc. v Travelers Insurance Company of Canada, 2025 ONSC 6959, the Ontario Superior Court found that a performance bond action by a contractor was commenced...

What constitutes a notice of claim? Parties to construction lawsuits often find themselves disputing whether a particular email or letter is a valid notice of a claim that complies with the notice provisions of their contract.

A recent BC Court of Appeal decision is a useful reminder to ensure that the terms of a settlement agreement are accurately and comprehensively drafted.

Bonds are commonly used on construction projects in Canada to provide security for owners, subcontractors and other parties supplying labour and materials in the event of an insolvency or other performance failure.

In Forest Hill Homes (Cornell Rouge) Limited v. Wei, 2020 ONSC 5060 (CanLII), Justice F.L. Myers applied the Supreme Court of Canada's recent review...

The scope of work is the most critical piece of a construction contract.

As per our original article of June 26, 2019 (here), concerning the obligation to disclose certain nominee contracts to Revenu Québec ("RQ"), the Quebec National Assembly has adopted...

In 1966, the Carter Commission recommended that the income tax system should consider the family (spouse and minor children) as the basic unit for determining tax liability.

Unlike some of my colleagues, I consider SOW review to be a critical part of the legal process.

As previously communicated, the Ontario government has passed a new Consumer Protection Act, 2023 (New CPA). The New CPA makes many changes to the existing legislation...

The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented and rapidly developing challenges for companies attempting to fulfill their contractual obligations in the face of supply chain interruptions, labour shortages, ...

In a recent Press Release, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) has applauded the Ontario government's decision to give it what it calls the "full enforcement toolkit" of powers to investigate and bring enforcement proceedings against the individuals and firms it regulates.

Admitting a minority investor requires discussing protective rights in the company's governance agreements to balance control and flexibility.

Competition between private credit lenders and traditional lenders has created an attractive environment for borrowers, and we expect these trends to continue into 2025.