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Get Paid, Not Played: B.C. Introduces Prompt Payment Bill

On October 7, 2025, the BC Government introduced Bill 15, the Construction Prompt Payment Act (the "Bill 15"), marking a significant shift in the province's construction landscape.

Canada Real Estate

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McMillan LLP

Alberta Court Of Appeal Confirms Equitable Set-off As A Defence To Summary Judgment

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently decided in Tempo Alberta Electrical Contractors Co Ltd. v Man-Shield (Alta) Construction Inc. ("Tempo") that a chambers judge erred in finding that a defence of equitable...

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Construction Prompt Payment Is Coming To B.C.: What To Expect And How To Get Ready

After much anticipation, on October 7, 2025, the B.C. government announced the introduction of Bill 20, the Construction Prompt Payment Act.

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Prompt Payment Legislation Arrives In British Columbia: What You Need To Know

After years of anticipation and industry advocacy, the British Columbia government has taken a significant step towards reforming payment practices in the construction sector.

Canada Real Estate

SU

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Bill 20: Prompt Payment Legislation Introduced In British Columbia

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Alberta Court Clarifies Duty Of Good Faith In Commercial Lease Disputes

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Importantes modifications apportées aux contrats 5A, 5B, 17 et 30 du CCDC

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

No Lien Claim For Anticipated Delay Claim Damages

Canada Real Estate

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Dentons Canada LLP

How To Prepare For Commercial Tenant Transfers: A Landlord's Guide

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Squatter Gains Ownership Of Municipal Parkland In Toronto (Kosicki V. Toronto (City))

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

B.C. Introduces New Construction Prompt Payment Act

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ghosts, Ghouls, And The Duty To Disclose

Canada Real Estate

SL

Siskinds LLP

B.C. To Enact Prompt Payment And Adjudication Legislation

Canada Real Estate

CW

Clark Wilson LLP

Build Canada Homes: A Federal Reset On Affordable Housing Delivery

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

The New Reality: Navigating Rising IRCC Refusal Rates In 2025

Canada Immigration

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Sobirovs Law Firm

AI "Workslop," The New Typo: Can A Culture Of Quality Guide Legal Teams Using AI?

Canada Technology

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Dentons Canada LLP

Streamlining Labour: Ontario's Legislative Shift On Labour Mobility

Canada Employment

C

CCPartners

AI And Copyright - Who Owns AI-generated Content? (Podcast)

Canada Technology

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Fasken

Ontario Court Of Appeal Upholds Certification Of Class Proceeding On Behalf Of Cryptocurrency Traders: Confirms That The Novelty And Inherent Risk Of Such Financial Instruments Necessitates Adequate & Timely Disclosure

Canada Technology

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DMG Advocates

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Construction & Planning

First-Time Buying A Home In Canada: Essential Tax Incentives And Rebates You Should Know

First-time home buyers in Canada have access to a variety of government programs designed to support their entry into the housing market. This article focuses specifically on Federal tax-related programs—most of which are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Get Paid, Not Played: B.C. Introduces Prompt Payment Bill

On October 7, 2025, the BC Government introduced Bill 15, the Construction Prompt Payment Act (the "Bill 15"), marking a significant shift in the province's construction landscape.

Canada Real Estate

ML

McMillan LLP

Alberta Court Of Appeal Confirms Equitable Set-off As A Defence To Summary Judgment

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently decided in Tempo Alberta Electrical Contractors Co Ltd. v Man-Shield (Alta) Construction Inc. ("Tempo") that a chambers judge erred in finding that a defence of equitable...

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Construction Prompt Payment Is Coming To B.C.: What To Expect And How To Get Ready

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Prompt Payment Legislation Arrives In British Columbia: What You Need To Know

Canada Real Estate

SU

Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Bill 20: Prompt Payment Legislation Introduced In British Columbia

Canada Real Estate

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Importantes modifications apportées aux contrats 5A, 5B, 17 et 30 du CCDC

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

No Lien Claim For Anticipated Delay Claim Damages

Canada Real Estate

D

Dentons Canada LLP

How To Prepare For Commercial Tenant Transfers: A Landlord's Guide

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Conveyancing

Homeowner Staves Off Enforcement Of Judgment Against Co-owner's Registered Interest (Brunton V. Lanzarotta)

Ontario's Land Titles Act is intended to be a true and accurate reflection of the state of title to a property.

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

If They Repudiate, You Can Remediate: Remedies For Alberta Landlords In Commercial Lease Abandonment

Long-term commercial leases can pose challenges for both tenants and landlords, particularly when changing circumstances – whether it be financial, operational, or otherwise – render a lease untenable.

Canada Real Estate

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

The Fight Of Survivorship

Before placing title to your home, bank account or investments into joint ownership with another person, it's important to understand the financial and legal risks involved.

Canada Real Estate

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Can Your Neighbour Expropriate Your Land? (A Consideration Of Remedies For Trespass)

Canada Real Estate

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Purchasing Real Property In Alberta – The Lawyer's Role

Canada Real Estate

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Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer

Neighbour Entitled To Retain Land Upon Which Lasting Improvements Were Made (Margaritis v. Milne)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Property Owner Allowed To Maintain Property's Use As Three Dwelling Units (Vitale v. Toronto (City Of))

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Builder, Surveyor, And Municipality Liable For Encroachment Of Dwelling Built On Neighbour's Land (Armstrong v. Penny)

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Ontario Court Of Appeal Clarifies Limitation Period For Setting Aside A Fraudulent Conveyance

Canada Criminal

PV

Pallett Valo LLP

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Estate Management

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Updated Guide On Non-Resident Trusts In Canada

Trusts are a common and effective tax planning tool for the distribution of income amongst different recipients.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Finality Over Fairness: A Cautionary Tale In Will Drafting, Limitation Periods

The Ontario Superior Court's decision in Tessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198 quietly answered a long-standing question among estate planners: what happens when a decades-old drafting error is unexpectedly discovered?

Canada Real Estate

LL

Lerners LLP

Est-il vraiment possible de faire une donation sur son lit de mort? Qu'en dit le droit québécois?

Making a gift to a loved one shortly before death may seem like a generous or meaningful gesture. However, in Québec, some of these "last-minute" gifts – known in legal terms as gifts mortis causa...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Can You Really Make A Gift On Your Deathbed? What Québec Law Says

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Just Make Sure There's A Guest Room: How Early Inheritance Can Open The Door To Homeownership

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Lawyers Financial

Real Property, Real Problems: Probate Planning Considerations For Vacant Or Underused Homes

Canada Real Estate

FR

Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Jackson v. Rosenberg, 2024 ONCA 875: An Example Of How Using Joint Tenancy As An Estate Planning Tool Can Go Wrong

Canada Real Estate

SL

Siskinds LLP

A Gift That Doesn't Stand The Test Of Time

Canada Real Estate

MB

McCague Borlack LLP

How The 'First Dealings' Exemption Can Save Your Estate Money On Probate Fees

OE

O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

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Real Estate

First-Time Buying A Home In Canada: Essential Tax Incentives And Rebates You Should Know

First-time home buyers in Canada have access to a variety of government programs designed to support their entry into the housing market. This article focuses specifically on Federal tax-related programs—most of which are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency.

RS

Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Construction Prompt Payment Is Coming To B.C.: What To Expect And How To Get Ready

After much anticipation, on October 7, 2025, the B.C. government announced the introduction of Bill 20, the Construction Prompt Payment Act.

Canada Real Estate

GW

Gowling WLG

Alberta Court Clarifies Duty Of Good Faith In Commercial Lease Disputes

An Alberta court decision has clarified when landlords and tenants can be held liable for their tactical decisions and conduct in lease disputes – offering critical guidance for anyone managing commercial property risk.

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

No Lien Claim For Anticipated Delay Claim Damages

Canada Real Estate

D

Dentons Canada LLP

How To Prepare For Commercial Tenant Transfers: A Landlord's Guide

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Squatter Gains Ownership Of Municipal Parkland In Toronto (Kosicki V. Toronto (City))

Canada Real Estate

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

B.C. Introduces New Construction Prompt Payment Act

Canada Real Estate

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ghosts, Ghouls, And The Duty To Disclose

Canada Real Estate

SL

Siskinds LLP

Build Canada Homes: A Federal Reset On Affordable Housing Delivery

Canada Real Estate

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Latest Videos

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

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FH&P Lawyers

Real Estate & Renewables 101 (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

WATCH – Construction Law Update: Key Cases From 2023-2024 (Video)

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Clark Wilson LLP

Real Estate Joint Ventures For Investors: Governance Considerations (Video)

TL

Torys LLP

Construction Law: Fact Versus Fiction (Video)

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Fasken

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