Ontario General Contractors Association’s (OGCA) 88th Annual General Meeting & Conference
Partner Krista Chaytor will be speaking at the Ontario General Contractors Association’s (OGCA) 88th Annual General Meeting & Conference, taking place September 10-13, 2026, at the Hamilton Princess & Beach […]
Déjà Vu or Real Change? Understanding the Brand New 2026 Amendments to Ontario’s Construction Act
WeirFoulds Partners Krista Chaytor and Michael Swartz will teach The Construction Act: Understanding the 2026 Amendments, a Construction Institute of Canada continuing professional development course, on September 16, 2026. This […]
Construction Law Symposium
Partner Max Gennis will speak at the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction Law Symposium on September 24, 2026. This annual program brings together construction and infrastructure law professionals to discuss emerging […]
IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
WeirFoulds Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice Group, Glenn Ackerley, will be speaking at the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026 during the session, “Defect notification period […]
Working Through Trust Issues: Lessons from Morin Bros. Building Supplies Inc. v Bond Group Ottawa 2018 Inc.
Ignoring or mismanaging your trust obligations under Ontario’s Construction Act[1] (“the Act”) can have serious financial consequences. Morin Bros. Building Supplies Inc. v Bond Group Ottawa 2018 Inc.[2] serves as […]
Here’s The Drill – Introducing the New CCDC 33 – 2026 Progressive Design-Build Service Contract
What is CCDC 33? The CCDC 33 is the first standardized service contract published by the CCDC for use between a design-builder and a consultant on a progressive design-build project. […]
Here’s The Drill: Introducing the New CCDC 32 – 2026 Progressive Design-Build Contract
What is CCDC 32? CCDC 32 is the first standardized progressive-design-build contract published by the CCDC. It allows the owner and design-builder to work together to develop the project before […]
Construction Contracts 101: Dotting “i’s” and Crossing “t’s”
WeirFoulds Partners Michael Swartz and Krista Chaytor will instruct Construction Contracts 101: Dotting “i’s” and Crossing “t’s”, a live webinar presented by The Construction Institute of Canada on July 15 […]
The Construction Institute of Canada’s CCDC 2: “CCDC2 (and Meet the Extended Family)”
WeirFoulds Partners Michael Swartz and Krista Chaytor will instruct the Construction Institute of Canada’s CCDC 2: “CCDC2 (and Meet the Extended Family)” course on June 17. Delivered as part of […]
The Buildings Show 2026
WeirFoulds Partners Glenn Ackerley and Robert Eisenberg will be speaking at The Buildings Show 2026. Taking place December 2 to 4, 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, The Buildings […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Nailah Ramsoomair to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Nailah Ramsoomair to the firm as an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. Nailah’s practice is focused on construction law, providing strategic guidance and practical […]
The 46th Annual Congress of the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO)
Associate Fabiola Bassong will be a speaker at the 46th Annual Congress of the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO), taking place June 5 to 6, 2026. Designed […]
Four WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure
Congratulations to our four partners who have been recognized in the 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who assist with infrastructure projects in Canada and abroad. […]
Here’s the Drill: Ontario’s New Buy Ontario Procurement Rules – What You Need to Know
As of April 13, 2026, Ontario has overhauled its public-sector procurement rules through a new Buy Ontario Procurement Directive. The goal is straightforward: favour Ontario and Canadian businesses and limit […]
Major Updates to Ontario’s Construction Act: What You Need to Know
Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, Glenn Ackerley, will be speaking at the Council of Ontario Construction Associations’ upcoming webinar, Bill 216: What It Means for Ontario’s Construction Industry. […]