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Ontario Construction Act amendments now in effect

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

Powering AI: Canada’s evolving electricity grid connection policies

AI is driving unprecedented demand for electricity in Canada.

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.

Federally backed loan guarantees aim to unlock Indigenous investment

The Government of Canada aims to improve access to capital for Indigenous groups seeking financing for major projects.

Indigenous Law Insights: meaningful consultation and Indigenous loan guarantees

The latest's developments of our monthly Indigenous Law Insights webinar series. In this session,  Deirdre Sheehan, partner and Co-Chair...

Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act comes into force

Coming into force earlier this month, the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act represents the culmination of a years-long...

Construction project owners potentially liable as ‘employers’ under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act

A recent split decision of the Supreme Court of Canada carries significant implications for construction project owners, who could potentially be...

Proposed clean electricity regulations: is Canada staying in its lane?

In support of international efforts to limit climate change, the Government of Canada is endeavouring to achieve a net-zero emissions national...

Adjudication: ODACC’s fourth Annual Report highlights growth in the number of adjudications and amounts paid out

The latest annual report from Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts shows slightly wider acceptance of adjudication in the...

Split decision of Supreme Court of Canada affirms construction project owners potentially liable as ‘employers’ under Occupational Health and Safety Act

A landmark Supreme Court decision resulted in a project owner that hired a general contractor as “constructor” being found to be an...