This Week in Construction Law, June 6 – 10, 2022
June 13, 2022
In Ontario, the union representing SNC-Lavalin Group’s engineers has filed a complaint with the national labour board
This Week in Construction Law, May 30 – June 3, 2022
June 6, 2022
In national news, the House of Commons transportation committee has published a report describing the Canada Infrastructure Bank
This Week in Construction Law: May 23 – 27, 2022
May 30, 2022
In Ontario, the carpenters’ union has ratified a deal providing pay increases of 10-12.5% over three years,
This Week in Construction Law: May 16 – 20, 2022
May 23, 2022
In Ontario, operating engineers (including crane operators) have agreed to a deal in the midst of sector-wide
This Week in Construction Law: May 9 – 13, 2022
May 16, 2022
In national news, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, a small-business lobby group, is demanding that provincial workers’
This Week in Construction Law: May 2 – 6, 2022
May 8, 2022
In Ontario news, more than 21,000 residential construction workers in the province went on strike on May
Case Review – High Performance Energy Systems Inc v. Halifax (Regional Municipality), 2023 NSCA 16
Lessons Learned No decision better demonstrates the bow wave of unnecessary destruction and expense that expands in the wake of emotionally-fuelled squabbling. It destroys viable contracts and viable businesses,
Case Review – Avli BRC Developments Inc. v. BMP Construction Management Ltd., 2023 ABCA 147
Lessons Learned Take advantage of the intended efficiencies of builders’ lien procedure by cooperating with other lienholders and the court to streamline filings and applications. If registering a lien
Case Review – A.G. Clark Holdings Ltd. v. 1352986 Alberta Ltd., 2023 ABQB 219
Lessons Learned An affidavit’s attention to detail, backed by thorough documentary evidence in its accompanying exhibits, provides courts with the confidence to settle lien claims summarily. Choosing not to
Case Review – Homegold Resources Ltd. v. Jazz Resources Inc., 2023 BCSC 423
Lessons Learned Be clear about the difference between a “draw” and a “payment”. Be aware that audited financial statements containing mention of a debt may waive a limitation defence. Don’t