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Construction law: British Columbia’s Construction Prompt Payment Act

The consultation period is now open for British Columbia’s Construction Prompt Payment Act.

Ontario Construction Act amendments now in effect

Amendments include modifications to the provisions on prompt payment, adjudication and the payment of holdback.

Amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act

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

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.

Recent developments in construction contracting

There have been a number of developments in construction contracting in the post-pandemic period as a result of some fundamental shifts in the...

COVID-19: The top 5 things to look for in construction contracts

    As parties to construction contracts continue to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we highlight below our top five...

Five common mistakes in construction contracts

From a relatively simple home renovation to a large infrastructure project, parties usually enter into some form of written construction contract,...

Climate change regulation: New tensions between federal and provincial legislators

Climate change regulation is once again making legal headlines this year as the Government of Canada enacted its federal carbon pricing plan and new...