Ontario's Construction Act underwent significant amendments in 2018, including updates to construction liens and the introduction of a prompt payment and adjudication regime.
Further changes to the Construction Act are coming and will impact the industry in Ontario. This presentation will address construction liens under the current legislation and discuss the latest changes to Ontario’s Construction Act, so you are prepared when Bill 216 comes into force. There will also be a segment touching on the changes to some of the updated CCDC contracts that were released in 2025.
Learn About Key Issues:
- Construction Lien 101
- What is a lien?
- Timing of Perfection and Preservation
- Key Bill 216 Changes
- Mandatory Annual Release of Holdback
- Lien Rights for Designers
- Broadening of Adjudication
- Proper Invoices
- Updated CCDC Contracts
Who Would Benefit from the Course?
- Owners and developers
- General Contractors
- Subcontractors and suppliers
- Consultants, architects and engineers
- Contract managers

As a Specialist in Construction Law certified by the Law Society of Ontario and a Partner in the Koskie Minsky Litigation Group, Jeffrey advises and represents all facets of the construction industry including owners, developers, contractors, trades, engineers, suppliers and sureties.

Simon is an associate in the Civil Litigation group at Koskie Minsky with a practice focused on construction disputes and litigation.