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Québec Court of Appeal comments on eligibility requirements for general contractors in a public call for tenders

On September 8, 2020, the Québec Court of Appeal released its decision in Société québécoise des infrastructures v. Agences Robert Janvier...

Bill 66: Québec revamps its infrastructure bill

On September 23, 2020, the Québec government (the “Government”) tabled Bill 66, An Act respecting the acceleration of certain...

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...

Alberta fast-tracks infrastructure stimulus plan and spending

The Government of Alberta (the “Government”) has identified infrastructure investment as a key component of Alberta’s economic...

Ontario introduces sweeping changes to environmental legislation

On July 21, 2020, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 (Bill 197), which simplifies regulatory processes across various industries, received...

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...

Listing in the REIN: Cruel and unusual punishment under the Charter?

Does the automatic listing in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts constitute cruel and unusual punishment within the meaning...

Appeal from denial of leave to appeal: Limits to the “jurisdiction exception”

There is an established line of authority that no appeal lies to the Court of Appeal for Ontario from a lower court decision denying leave to appeal,...

Government of Canada enacts changes to environmental assessment processes

On June 21, the federal government passed Bill C-69, new legislation that will materially reform the federal environmental assessment regime in...