A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides a cautionary tale for those who engage in agreements subject to an environmental remediation condition. Background: 384130 Ontario Limited v. 520611 Ontario Limited In 2003, the plaintiff entered into...
Construction liens are charges against interests in land and premises, and are governed by the Construction Act, RSO 1990, c. C30.[1] Construction liens provide contractors and other parties to the contract protection for payment for materials and/or services provided on...
As previously discussed in our 2019 Article “Notice requirements in construction”,[1] the Canadian courts tend to favour strict compliance and interpretation of notice provisions in construction contracts, especially when they are clear and unambiguous. These requirements remain consistent and have...
