Construction and Infrastructure Law in Canada Blog

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...

Judicial review of adjudicator’s determination granted by Ontario Divisional Court

The Ontario Divisional Court has released its first decision allowing an application for judicial review of an adjudicator’s determination....

Chatbots: who could be liable for the accuracy of the output?

A recent decision of the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal raises interesting issues regarding the use of AI and the potential for liability.

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...

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...

Split decision of Supreme Court of Canada affirms construction project owners potentially liable as ‘employers’ under Occupational Health and Safety Act

A landmark Supreme Court decision resulted in a project owner that hired a general contractor as “constructor” being found to be an...

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...