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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.

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...

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...

BC Hydro’s request for proposals reinforces foundation for Indigenous participation in clean energy future

We address the actions taken by power authorities across Canada to encourage Indigenous participation in new energy-generating projects.

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...

Canadian prompt payment and construction law reforms

Prompt payment and adjudication legislation is being enacted across Canada in an effort to alleviate perceived payment delays down the construction...

AI in the Construction Industry – Insights, Advantages and Risks

Osler’s construction and technology law experts Andrew Wong, Joel Heard and Sam Ip explore the ways AI is impacting the construction industry.

Ontario enhances the HST rebate for purpose-built rental properties

On November 1, 2023, Ontario announced that it would increase the harmonized sales tax (HST) rebate on qualifying purpose-built rental housing in...

Enhanced GST rental rebate for purpose-built rental properties

The Government of Canada has introduced legislation to enhance the GST rental rebate on new purpose-built rental housing. We examine the proposed new...