Law

Historically in Canadian common law, the courts will not require a party to pay a genuine or true penalty on grounds of public policy.

Changes to the Construction Act came into effect for all contractors on July 1, 2018 that will have a substantial impact on public sector contracts.

A recent case has opened the door for landscape maintenance contractors in Ontario to argue that their services should be considered lienable.

Good risk management under a contract requires contractors and subcontractors to be thinking about the contract throughout the life of a project.

If we do not protect ourselves from incoming blows, then who will? Consumers have protection laws and The Better Business Bureau, as well as the courts.

Legislation expands definition of harassment.