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Blog Sep 11, 2020

So you received an adjudication determination: what comes next?

Adjudication, a quick method meant to achieve interim binding resolution of construction disputes, was introduced to the construction industry as one...

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Blog Sep 9, 2020

Ontario Court of Appeal strengthens the application of the trust provisions of the Construction Act in insolvency context

Earlier this year, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in Urbancorp Cumberland 2 GP Inc. (Re), which clarifies the scope and...

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Blog Aug 5, 2020

Potential fast-track of infrastructure projects in Québec

On September 15, 2020, the Québec Government (the “Government”) will resume its efforts to pass a bill that would help accelerate the...

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Blog Jul 22, 2020

Embracing technology: Navigating procedures in complex construction litigation during COVID-19

  In spite of the circumstances arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, parties continue to proceed through the resolution of complex...

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Embracing technology: Navigating procedures in complex construction litigation during COVID-19
Blog Jul 22, 2020

Strategic considerations for new projects

The unfortunate truth is that as some owners have already deferred or cancelled projects due to weakened economics, so too have supply chains...

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Blog Jul 22, 2020

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...

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COVID-19: The top 5 things to look for in construction contracts
Blog Jan 17, 2020

Turning the Page? SNC Pleads Guilty to Fraud Relating to Libya Work; Former Executive Sentenced for Fraud, Corruption

On December 18, 2019 a division of SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. pleaded guilty to fraud  in relation to the company’s activities in Libya, to...

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Osler Update Dec 13, 2019

Prompt payment movement hits Canadian construction and infrastructure sector

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

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Prompt payment movement hits Canadian construction and infrastructure sector
Osler Update Sep 24, 2019

Transitioning (again) into the Construction Act: Managing compliance

As the flagship amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act come into effect on October 1, 2019, stakeholders in the construction sector are grappling...

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Osler Update Sep 13, 2019

Becoming an adjudicator under the Ontario Construction Act

The Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (ODACC) will begin operations on October 1, 2019, and is now inviting individuals to...

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