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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.

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...

Project owners as employers under the OHSA and other implications of the SCC’s R. v Greater Sudbury (City) decision

Members of Osler’s Construction and Infrastructure, Litigation and Employment and Labour teams for a 30-minute webinar to discuss the case and its...

Use of artificial intelligence (AI) in infrastructure projects

Participants will gain valuable insights into the fast-evolving use of AI in the design, management, monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure...

When is a settlement a settlement?

Many lawsuits settle before they ever get to trial. But what happens when the parties disagree on whether a settlement agreement has actually been...

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...

Construction project owners potentially liable as ‘employers’ under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act

A recent split decision of the Supreme Court of Canada carries significant implications for construction project owners, who could potentially be...

Adjudication: ODACC’s fourth Annual Report highlights growth in the number of adjudications and amounts paid out

The latest annual report from Ontario Dispute Adjudication for Construction Contracts shows slightly wider acceptance of adjudication in the...

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...