Alberta’s new prompt payment and construction lien legislation: An overviewOn August 29, 2022, the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act, RSA 2000, c P-26.4 (the “Act”), came into force in Alberta. The construction lawyers at Miller Thomson LLP have been preparing for the Act’s implementation for over a year... |
It’s only money: Pure economic loss and the decision of Rieger v. Plains Midstream Canada ULC, 2022 ABCA 28On January 31, 2022, the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) issued its decision in Rieger v. Plains Midstream Canada ULC.[1] The ABCA adopted the analysis as set out in the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision, 1688782 Ontario Inc. v.... |
What to expect as the implementation of prompt payment in Alberta looms: The final countdownThe Alberta Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the “Act”) is set to be implemented on August 29, 2022. As this date approaches, we have some final notes on what businesses can expect as the Act comes into force. Our... |
What damages can you lien for? PME Inc v Enerkem Alberta Biofuels LP (Enerkem Alberta Biofuels GP Inc), 2021 ABQB 889The decision of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench in PME Inc v Enerkem Alberta Biofuels LP (Enerkem Alberta Biofuels GP Inc)[1] considers whether the lien fund or the value of a builders’ lien under the Alberta Builders’ Lien Act,... |
The interpretation of releases and the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Corner Brook (City) v BaileyIn its recent decision in Corner Brook (City) v Bailey,[i] the Supreme Court of Canada discussed the interpretation of releases and, more importantly, the proper approach for determining the scope of each specific release. Although decided in the context of... |
