Ontario’s Construction Act Changes – What You Need to Know in 2026
On January 1, 2026, numerous major amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act came into force. These changes reflect years of legislative reform aimed at modernizing payment practices, dispute resolution, holdback administration, […]
PM Springfest 2026
Partners Brian Kuchar and Max Gennis will present a two-part session at PM Springfest, taking place on April 23, 2026 at Toronto Congress Centre. They will provide property managers, owners, […]
“Déjà Vu or Real Change?” Changes to Ontario’s Construction Act – The Construction Institute of Canada
WeirFoulds Partners, Krista Chaytor and Michael Swartz, will lead an instructor-led live webinar for The Construction Institute of Canada on the latest updates to Ontario’s Construction Act. This session, titled […]
Construction Contracts 101 – The Construction Institute of Canada
Partners Krista Chaytor and Michael Swartz will present Construction Contracts 101: Smooth Sailing or Gale Force Winds, a live webinar that will be offered by The Construction Institute of Canada […]
Three WeirFoulds partners recognized in Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Janet Bobechko have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to […]
2026 BUILDEX Vancouver Exhibition and Conference
WeirFoulds Partner, Glenn Ackerley will be speaking at the 2026 BUILDEX Vancouver Exhibition and Conference on Thursday, February 12, 2026. His session, “The Shifting Ground of Fair Procurement”, will move […]
Year in Review: Top Construction Law Cases in 2025 Webinar
Join WeirFoulds Partners Sandra Astolfo and Philip Cho for a comprehensive, practical review of the most significant 2025 construction law decisions and legislative developments shaping the year ahead on Thursday, […]
2026 OWWA Construction Seminar Construction in Transition: Delivery, Law & Innovation
Ontario’s Construction Act has changed, and the new rules effective January 1, 2026 will impact how projects are managed, paid, and resolved. At the 2026 OWWA Construction Seminar, join WeirFoulds Partner Jeff […]
Canadian Concrete Expo
WeirFoulds Partner Jeff Scorgie will share his expertise on navigating the legal and contractual complexities introduced by Ontario’s Construction Act 2.0 amendments at the Canadian Concrete Expo on Thursday, February […]
OBA Professional Development Program: Amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act Effective January 1
Changes to the Ontario Construction Act came into effect on January 1, 2026. Understanding these amendments is critical for anyone working in construction law or advising clients in the industry. Join […]
Here’s the Drill: The 2025 CCDC 5B Update – Modernized Pre-Construction Services, Payment Structures, and Risk Allocation
The CCDC 5B Construction Management Contract – for Services and Construction is the industry’s standard form agreement for projects where the Construction Manager provides advisory services during pre-construction and then […]
WeirFoulds at the Ontario Legal Conference 2026
Several WeirFoulds Partners will take part in key sessions at the Ontario Bar Association’s Ontario Legal Conference (OLC), the OBA’s largest professional development event, taking place from Tuesday, February 3 […]
What Are We Waiting For? A Cautionary Endorsement on Timing, Process, and Priority of Lien Claims Caught in an Insolvency
Introduction In a recent endorsement concerning lien claims in receivership proceedings[1], the court offers a nuanced and pragmatic message for construction stakeholders, insolvency practitioners, and receivers. On one hand, the […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Lexology Index: Canada 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Lexology Index: Canada. Since 1996, the guide has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts […]
National Annual Symposium on Contract Law – Osgoode Professional Development
Partner Glenn Ackerley will instruct a course during the National Annual Symposium on Contract Law, hosted by Osgoode Professional Development on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. His session, “Project Contracting and […]