Canada: Construction & Planning

Stakeholders interested in Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) can explore collaborative contracting principles through a modified CCDC-5B Construction Management Contract.

You are a landlord with a prime commercial property and redevelopment plans. Your anchor tenant has occupied the premises for decades and holds renewal options with no intention of leaving...

Ontario's new HST rebate promises significant savings for new home buyers, but builders face mounting challenges as they navigate pricing uncertainties and construction deadlines while the enabling legislation remains unenacted. With rebates reaching up to $130,000 and complex eligibility requirements spanning multiple years, the gap between policy announcement and legislative reality creates operational complications for an industry already managing tight timelines and buyer expectations.

On April 14, 2026, the Government of Alberta (Alberta) introduced Bill 30, the Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act, 2026 (Bill 30).

Alberta's government has introduced Bill 30, the Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act, which would grant cabinet the power to fast-track regulatory approvals for major energy, mining, and industrial projects exceeding $250 million in capital spending.

Interim adjudication has been relied on as a form of statutory arbitration for construction projects in UK for more than 30 years.

Prompt payment and adjudication legislation has been enacted across Canada in an effort to alleviate perceived payment delays down the construction pyramid.

On March 18, 2026, the Government of Québec tabled its 2026-2027 budget, titled "A Responsible Budget with Targeted Measures for Quebecers.

Ontario's Bill 98 and Bill 100 introduce sweeping changes to municipal planning, development charges, and regional governance.