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British Columbia’s Construction Prompt Payment Act: from cash-flow friction to clear framework

Recently introduced legislation in B.C. sets clear timelines for construction invoicing and payments.

Court of Appeal overturns the application of a contractual limitation period in a construction contract

A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal addressed the issue of contractual and statutory limitation periods in construction disputes.

Builders’ risk insurance: recent Ontario court decision confirms broad interpretation of coverage provisions

A recent Ontario judgment was protective of maintaining a broad interpretation of builders’ risk insurance coverage provisions.

Ontario Court of Appeal denies Crown’s motion for leave to appeal decision relating to ‘employer’ due diligence defence under OHSA

The Ontario Court of Appeal has released the sixth and final decision in R v. Greater Sudbury.

Completion of contract refers to work performance: not state of accounts

Several applications for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination have been brought before the Ontario Divisional Court.

Judicial review of adjudication determinations in the Ontario Divisional Court

Recent decisions of the Ontario Divisional Court have addressed applications for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination.

Amendments coming to Alberta’s Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act and Public Works Act

Changes to the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act and Public Works Act aim to streamline payment processes and adjudication rules.

Beware the contractual limitation period

A recent Ontario court decision addressed the issue of a contractual limitation period. The decision is a reminder to parties to be mindful of their...

Alberta Court releases first decision addressing adjudication under Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act

The Alberta Court released its first decision addressing the streamlined adjudication process under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. In...

Project owners as employers under the OHSA and other implications of the SCC’s R. v Greater Sudbury (City) decision

Members of Osler’s Construction and Infrastructure, Litigation and Employment and Labour teams for a 30-minute webinar to discuss the case and its...