Ontario’s Transformative New Construction Act and Recent Developments in B.C., Alberta and Quebec

Several transformational changes to the Ontario Construction Act are set to come into force on October 1, 2019, that will have a significant impact on parties involved in future projects in that province. Please join members of the Blakes Construction Dispute Resolution group from offices across Canada as we discuss the effects of these changes on owners, contractors and subcontractors and whether they may ultimately be adopted in other provinces.

Topics:

• The background to the changes in Ontario

• The nuts and bolts changes that have taken place

• The upcoming transformational changes (prompt payment/interim adjudication)

• An update on recent developments of interest in construction law in B.C., Alberta and Quebec

Speakers:

• Seumas Woods, Partner, Toronto

• David Tupper, Partner, Calgary

• Richard Bell, Partner, Calgary

• Sean Boyle, Partner, Vancouver

• Emily Hazlett, Associate, Toronto

Agenda:

• Breakfast and Registration:  7:30 - 8 a.m.
• Presentation: 8 - 9 a.m.

Where:

Calgary Petroleum Club
Devonian Room
319 - 5th Avenue S.W. 
Calgary, Alberta (Map)