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Wrongful Claims Under Alberta’s Public Works Act: Updates In Respect To Contractor’s Common Law Remedies
The Alberta Court of Appeal has narrowed the scope for common law remedies when improper claims are filed under the Public Works Act, reversing a lower court decision that would have allowed contractors to pursue tort claims for abuse of process. This decision reaffirms existing gaps in the legislation, meaning payments may continue to be withheld from contractors on public works projects due to improper claims, with limited recourse available.
Miller Thomson LLP