Infrastructure Infrastructure

Ontario Construction Act amendments now in effect

Key Takeaways  On January 1, 2026, amendments to Ontario's Construction Act came into effect, addressing prompt payment, adjudication, and...

Amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act

Osler’s Construction and Infrastructure team discusses project delivery, as well as claims and adjudication strategies.

Equity line financing: a strategic tool for large-scale projects in Canada

The equity line structure is a governance-rich approach to equity financing that aligns funding needs with project milestones.

UNDRIP in B.C. law: Court of Appeal confirms immediate effect and targets mineral claim regime

B.C. has been instructed by the courts to resolve the inconsistencies between the province’s mineral claims regime and UNDRIP rights and standards.

Building Canada: advancing national priorities and projects

The Building Canada Act (BCA) and Major Projects Office will change the process for approving and building key projects for Canada.

Moving fast and building things

The Ontario government is seeking feedback on a range of initiatives with the goal of speeding up the building of housing and infrastructure.

The longest trial, a big impact: Cowichan’s Aboriginal title victory

A landmark decision in B.C. has created uncertainty for governments, fee simple landowners and Indigenous communities with overlapping title claims.

Unlocking Potential: what needs to change to get major projects and key infrastructure built in Ontario?

A panel discussion about what governments need to do to get major infrastructure projects built in Ontario.

No time to waste: What needs to change to get major projects and key infrastructure built in Canada?

Osler and business leaders in Calgary participated in a post-election panel discussion on what Canada needs to do to convert aspirations for...

In a welcome sign for major new project proponents, SCC breathes new life into interjurisdictional immunity

A recent SCC decision relating to interjurisdictional immunity is a welcome development for proponents of regulatory and jurisdictional certainty.