The Government of Saskatchewan introduced legislation today to better protect and define the rights and obligations of owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors. The proposed Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2018, will create a...


The 2017 Arcadis Construction Disputes Report states 30 per cent of construction projects in North America end up in dispute. In Canada, the construction industry is adept at solving technical problems and developing innovative...

In July 2016, the Ontario Court of Appeal delivered judgment in a bizarre case of dismissal of six construction lien actions, and one trust action, for a 15-year delay. What might this mean for...

In the May 2010 issue of Construction Canada, this author wrote an article—“Ontario: The New Rules of Practice”—that examined how changes in the province were intended to reduce costs and delay in litigation, and...

Contractors who deal with condominium corporations should be aware of recent reports in the press of a case involving alleged construction fraud and mortgage fraud perpetrated by a property manager. The story of the...

With the continued evolution of the construction world, coupled with the increasingly complex nature of building projects, disputes between the various parties will inevitably arise. While the parties may resort to litigation or some...