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Levelling The Playing Field: New Tarion Rule Helps Curb Illegal Home Sales

Imagine saving for years to finally invest in your dream home, only to discover that the builder wasn't licensed to sell or construct in Ontario — and you've lost your entire deposit.

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Ontario Scraps Annual Expiration Of Lien Rights

On January 1, 2026, long-anticipated amendments to the Construction Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. C.30 ("Construction Act") will come into effect.

Canada Real Estate

TM

Torkin Manes LLP

Kick Off Right, Toronto: Make Sure Your World Cup Viewing Party Plays By The Lease Rules!

December 5 and 6, 2025 marked major milestones on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The final groups were drawn on December 5, and the next day FIFA...

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

Ontario's Bill 60: Key Changes To The Construction Act Arriving In 2026

Ontario's construction sector is bracing for significant legislative change as key amendments to the Construction Act will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Canada Real Estate

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

St. Catharines v. Al-Kadhee – Closing Order Application Unburdens Community Of Problem House

Canada Real Estate

BA

Boghosian + Allen

Construction Liens And Loan Advances: Why Prudent Commercial Lenders Hit "Pause" And How To Clear The Path

Canada Real Estate

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

St. Michael's Hospital Fraud Case: Key Takeaways For Public Institutions And Contractors

Canada Government

CC

CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)

Ontario Announces January 1, 2026, Effective Date For Construction Act Changes

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Planning To Accelerate Development: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025

Canada Real Estate

DH

Davies Howe

A Big Shift For Small Setbacks: Understanding Ontario's New 90% Rule

Canada Real Estate

DH

Davies Howe

New Year, New Rules: Ontario's Construction Act Amendments Are Here!

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

YIMBY: The Lesser-Known Movement For Social Acceptance

Canada Real Estate

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Building On Shaky Ground: Ignoring Permit Rules Leads To A Demolition Order

Canada Real Estate

WD

Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Court Of Appeal Clarifies Late Service Rules: No Jurisdiction Without Timely Claim Form

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Torys On Budget 2025: Supporting Innovation In Financial Services

TL

Torys LLP

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

Torys On Budget 2025: Tax Highlights

TL

Torys LLP

SCC Gives Green Light For Cull Of Ostriches At BC Ostrich Farm

Canada Litigation

C

Cassels

Semi-Annual Reporting Moves From Concept To Pilot: What Venture Issuers Need To Know

C

Cassels

Manitoba's Rental Housing Construction Tax Credit Officially Launches

Manitoba has now officially launched the Rental Housing Construction Tax Credit (RHCTC), a new refundable tax credit designed to stimulate the construction of new multi-unit residential rental housing across the province.

Canada Real Estate

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Here's The Drill: The 2025 CCDC 5B Update – Modernized Pre-Construction Services, Payment Structures, And Risk Allocation

The CCDC 5B Construction Management Contract – for Services and Construction is the industry's standard form agreement for projects where the Construction Manager provides advisory services during pre-construction...

Canada Real Estate

WL

WeirFoulds LLP

CRA Audits Purpose-Built Housing Rebate

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal government announced its new 100% GST rebate for tax paid on the construction of qualifying new rental housing in September 2023...

MK

Millar Kreklewetz

From Bids To Bricks Part 3 (Video)

Join Aon and Gowling WLG for the third session in our four-part From Bids to Bricks: Legal and Insurance Essentials series...

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Arbitral Appeals: Final Means Final

Canada Litigation

C

Cassels

HCRA Under The Microscope: What The Auditor General Missed About Builders' Real Challenges

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Better Early Than Sorry : Strict Compliance Required For Lien Deadlines

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Common Mistakes In OH&S (Video)

Canada Employment

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

La C.-B. Adopte Une Loi Sur Les Paiements Rapides Et Modifie La Builders' Lien Act : Votre Entreprise De Construction Est-elle Prête?

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

How Does Bill 60 Impact The Construction Act?

Canada Government

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Five-year Warranty And Lack Of Maintenance: Key Lessons From Tyco International

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

WATCH – 2025 Construction Law: Year In Review (Video)

Canada Real Estate

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Alternative Dispute Resolution In Construction: Collaborative Paths To Settlement

Canada Real Estate

PV

Pallett Valo LLP

Five-year Warranty And Lack Of Maintenance: Key Lessons From Tyco International

The Québec Court of Appeal (the "Court") recently clarified how liability applies when a defective fire protection system causes the "loss of a work," particularly where the system's installer failed to maintain...

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

WATCH – 2025 Construction Law: Year In Review (Video)

On November 18, 2025, our Infrastructure, Construction & Procurement group hosted a highly attended webinar, "2025 Construction Law: Year in Review." Presented by Satinder Sidhu...

Canada Real Estate

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Bill 60: Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025

On October 23, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act 2025, an omnibus bill intended to cut red tape, speed up construction timelines...

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Alternative Dispute Resolution In Construction: Collaborative Paths To Settlement

In the construction industry, disputes are almost inevitable. Projects are complex, timelines are tight, and unforeseen issues can disrupt even the best-laid plans.

Canada Real Estate

PV

Pallett Valo LLP

Concurrent Delays In Construction Projects: How Canadian Courts Decide Who Pays

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Recent LAT/HCRA Decision Relating To Purchase Agreement Cancellations - HCRA v. Briarwood (Angus) Ltd.

In a recent September, 2025 decision, Briarwood was successful in having the HCRA Discipline Committee dismiss 128 out of 142 counts of misconduct under Section 3 of the Code of Ethics...

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Key Updates To The CCDC 30 – 2025

This summer, the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) released the CCDC 30 – 2025, the revised standard form contract for Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).

Canada Real Estate

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Breaking The Chain: Legal Risks In Disrupting The Construction Payment Hierarchy

Cash flow is the lifeblood of Ontario's construction industry that keeps projects moving and businesses afloat.

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

Strata Document Review: Tips For Buyers

Are you thinking of buying or investing in a strata property? Whether it's a condo, townhouse, or duplex, strata documents are critical to understanding your property and its governance.

Canada Real Estate

LM

Lesperance Mendes Lawyers

The Quick And Dirty On Ontario's 2025 Amendments To The Excess Soil Regulation

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

Principe de compensation équitable et doctrine des mains propres : qu'est-ce que la plus récente décision de la Cour d'appel de l'Alberta signifie pour les réclamations en construction

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

2-5-10 New Home Warranty Claims: Post-Submission Steps

Canada Real Estate

LM

Lesperance Mendes Lawyers

Changes On The Horizon: Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

Bill 60: Further Proposed Amendments To The Construction Act

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Federal Budget 2025: Key Infrastructure Considerations In Canada Strong

Canada Government

D

Dentons Canada LLP

Projet de loi 20 : Dépôt d'un régime de paiement rapide en Colombie-Britannique

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025: Notable Amendments To The Development Charges Act, 1997 And The Planning Act

Canada Real Estate

SW

Soloway Wright

Who Is Responsible For Condo Walls, Ceilings, And Floors? Alberta Court Of Appeal Clarifies In Aubin v Condominium Plan No 862 2917

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Historic Roots, Changing Times: A Look At The Proposed Archaeology Exemption Criteria And The Updated Ontario Heritage Tool Kit

Canada Real Estate

D

Dentons Canada LLP

Is Your Arbitration Agreement Enforceable In A Crisis? A Post-Petrowest Guide For Business Leaders

Canada Litigation

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

BoC's Rate Cut Triggers Hope And Concern In Housing Sector

Canada Real Estate

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Torys On Budget 2025: Infrastructure And Nation-Building Projects

Canada Government

TL

Torys LLP

Garantie quinquennale, et défaut d'entretien : quels sont les enseignements clés de l'arrêt Tyco International ?

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Developer-Friendly Changes To Ontario's Record Of Site Condition Regime

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

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Common Mistakes In OH&S (Video)

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Construction Law In BC: How Tariffs, Contracts, And Costs Impact Construction Projects (Video)

FH

FH&P Lawyers

Crowe Master Series - Beedie's CFO Mason Bennett: Who Is Beedie Group? (Video)

CM

Crowe MacKay LLP

Construction Law: Fact Versus Fiction (Video)

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Fasken

WATCH – How To Enforce And Defend Builders Lien Claims: What Contractors And Owners Need To Know (Video)

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

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