Monday, October 27, 2025
Introduction Construction projects in Ontario can pose significant safety challenges, particularly when the work involves tasks such as working at heights, handling hazardous materials, or operating heavy machinery. Employers engaged in these projects must exercise vigilance because the potential for…
Monday, July 21, 2025
The Small Claims Court jurisdiction will increase to $50,000, from the current $35,000, on October 1, 2025. As of that date, plaintiffs in Ontario may start an action in the Small Claims Court for monetary compensation of up to $50,000,…
Monday, June 9, 2025
The residential housing market in some areas of Ontario—especially urban settings—seems to remain strong. Anecdotally, houses that are on good streets, in good neighbourhoods, and priced well still have competitive offer processes. The inventory of “good” homes remains very low…
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
After nearly 10 years in the judicial system, the R v. Greater Sudbury (City) saga has finally concluded. Though the decision may be a concern for some owners on construction projects, the recent Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision has…
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Ontario Superior Court’s decision in Abraham et al v. Abraham, 2025 ONSC 770, provides important guidance on the grounds for appeal under the Arbitration Act, 1991. Presided over by Justice A. Kaufman, the case examines the distinction between appeals…
Monday, February 10, 2025
Issues of non-payment are all-too common in the construction industry. Say a contractor completes a job and delivers a final invoice, and the client does not pay the invoice. This can often lead to discussions between the parties that involve…
Thursday, January 30, 2025
If you’re in Ottawa’s construction industry, you’ve seen trade disruptions before—COVID-19, hyperinflation, and supply chain issues. Now, with new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and Canada’s retaliatory measures, the industry is facing another major challenge. What does this mean for…
Monday, December 16, 2024
As we know, 2019 brought about significant changes to the Construction Act with the introduction of adjudication for payment disputes and a prompt payment regime along with others changes to mandatory release of holdbacks, leasehold interest and liens and so…
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
After a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic (“COVID”), on May 13, 2024, Registrars of local Ontario courts have resumed sending out notices entitled Order Dismissing Action for Delay – Form 48D (“Dismissal Notices”). A Dismissal Notice signifies that a party’s…
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
“What’s worth doing is worth doing for money.” Gordon Gekko, CEO, Gekko & Co. (Wallstreet, 1987) Everyone is keen on getting paid; doing the paying is exponentially less fun. Thus, payment terms are essential clauses for commercial contracts. It is…
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