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Richard Wong

Partner, Commercial, Energy and Co-Chair, National Construction and Infrastructure Group, Toronto

Paul Ivanoff

Partner, Disputes, Toronto

Rocco Sebastiano

Partner, Commercial, Toronto

Andrew Wong

Partner, Construction and Infrastructure, Toronto

Roger Gillott

Partner, Disputes, Toronto

Paula Olexiuk

Partner, Energy and Construction, Calgary

Elliot A. Smith

Partner, Construction and Infrastructure, Toronto

Alexandre Fallon

Partner, Disputes, Montréal

Lia Bruschetta

Partner, Disputes, Toronto

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Construction and Infrastructure Law in Canada draws on the experience of our national team of experts to provide insights and comment on significant legal issues and developments in the construction industry that affect front-end structuring, procuring and contracting for capital projects, as well as construction litigation and disputes. We also provide updates on important court decisions, and track legislative and governmental policy developments.

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Blog June 15, 2023

Adjudication case law round-up: Divisional Court provides guidance on judicial review of adjudicator’s determinations

In a string of recent cases, the Ontario Divisional Court has provided guidance to construction industry participants who are considering making an...

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Adjudication case law round-up: Divisional Court provides guidance on judicial review of adjudicator’s determinations
Blog March 22, 2023

Adjudication: ODACC releases third Annual Report

Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts (ODACC) has issued its third Annual Report (the report) for the 2022 fiscal year,...

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Adjudication: ODACC releases third Annual Report
Blog November 28, 2022

Ontario proposes amendments to requirements under the Excess Soil Regulation for Ontario’s construction sites

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks recently announced amendments to the Excess Soil Regulation designed to make the...

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Ontario proposes amendments to requirements under the Excess Soil Regulation for Ontario’s construction sites
Blog October 17, 2022

Divisional Court confirms Superior Court’s inherent jurisdiction to award costs against a non-party in construction lien action

Costs are typically awarded only against parties to litigation. The Divisional Court has affirmed, in the construction lien case Marcos v. Lad, 2021...

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Divisional Court confirms Superior Court’s inherent jurisdiction to award costs against a non-party in construction lien action
Blog April 29, 2022

Ontario Divisional Court dismisses application for judicial review of adjudicator’s determination

The Ontario Divisional Court recently released a decision on an application for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination under the...

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Blog March 8, 2022

Saskatchewan leads Western Canada to prompt payment and adjudication

Osler lawyers provide their insights on Saskatchewan’s new prompt payment and mandatory adjudication provisions.

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Blog November 30, 2021

Adjudication: ODACC releases second annual report

Adjudication: ODACC releases second annual report. Overall, the report highlights the fact that adoption of adjudication by the construction industry...

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Blog September 21, 2021

Smart building technologies – thinking about data

The increasing use of smart technologies in the construction industry has potential legal implications relating to the collection and use of data. In...

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Blog September 10, 2021

Québec’s hydrogen regulatory framework – key considerations for infrastructure players

Hydrogen production has recently become increasingly appealing to the energy sector due to its potential to provide clean fuel on a commercial scale...

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Blog August 11, 2021

The Plan d’action pour le secteur de la construction – Concrete measures for the post-COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery of the construction industry in Québec

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted many industries and halted projects in their tracks. In their latest blog, Osler’s Alexandre Fallon and...

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