Canada: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has released a landmark decision providing the most comprehensive judicial interpretation to date of the “deemed ownership” and control provisions under the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA). In RN Cardium Oil Inc. v. Loyal Energy (Canada) Operating Ltd, the Court summarily dismissed a $6 million contractual claim after concluding that payment would contravene Canadian sanctions.

As of April 13, 2026, Ontario has overhauled its public-sector procurement rules through a new Buy Ontario Procurement Directive.

Québec's government has introduced a comprehensive draft regulation to modernize its hazardous materials management framework, marking the first major overhaul since the late 1990s. The reform introduces five key focus areas including enhanced traceability systems, new disposal charges, clearer rules for accidental releases, refined regulatory standards, and more stringent requirements for disposal sites. These changes aim to strengthen accountability across the hazardous materials management chain whi

Ontario's proposed Bill 98 introduces sweeping reforms to land use planning and development frameworks, including standardized official plan templates, restrictions on municipal site plan requirements...

Nova Scotia, under Premier Tim Houston, is betting big on Wind West – and it’s a winning bet. The details and proposed benefits of Wind West have been carefully laid out in successive reports issued by the Government...

Ontario's new Buy Ontario Procurement Directive consolidates existing procurement initiatives and introduces significant requirements for government and broader public sector entities, including municipalities, to prioritize Ontario-made and Canadian goods and services. The Directive establishes strategic categories for fleet vehicles and capital infrastructure, implements domestic supply chain planning methods, and restricts US business participation in public procurement.

Change management issues in engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracting often negatively affect project execution and unnecessarily complicate disputes.

La clause pénale constitue un outil contractuel puissant visant à dissuader les divers intervenants d’un projet de contrevenir aux obligations contractuelles et à assurer une indemnisation en cas de pareil défaut.

Le 30 mars 2026, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a publié ses directives provinciale et municipale (ci‑après, collectivement, les « Directives »)...