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 came into effect on January 1, 2026. This presentation will address construction liens under the current legislation and discuss the latest changes to Ontario’s Construction Act that came into effect on January 1, 2026.
Learn About Key Issues:
Construction Lien 101
- What is a lien?
- Timing of Perfection and Preservation
Key Changes in 2026 and Beyond
- Mandatory Annual Release of Holdback
- Lien Rights for Designers
- Broadened Access to Adjudication
- Set Off Against Holdback
Prompt Payment
Who Would Benefit from the Course?
- Owners and developers
- General Contractors
- Subcontractors and suppliers
- Consultants, architects and engineers
- Contract managers
Gold Seal Credits: 1
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.