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 […]
WeirFoulds receives 32 practice area rankings in 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have received 32 practice area rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm is ranked […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley Receives 2025 Award of Excellence in Construction & Infrastructure During Canadian Bar Association Presentation
WeirFoulds LLP congratulates Partner Glenn Ackerley, Chair of the Firm’s Construction Practice Group, on receiving the prestigious 2025 Canadian Bar Association Award of Excellence in Construction & Infrastructure. Presented on […]
LandPro Conference 2026
Partner Sandra Astolfo will speak during the LandPro Conference 2026, which will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Join over 1,000 of Ontario’s top land, condo, real estate, and […]
Joint Leadership Conference: ECAO-MCAO-CLRAO
Partner Krista Chaytor will speak during a Joint Leadership Conference that will be hosted by the Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO), Mechanical Contractors Association of Ontario (MCAO) and Construction […]
WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2026 by The Globe and Mail
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that we have been recognized with distinction in The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2026 in the areas of Administrative & Public […]
Tools for Success: Season 10 – A Construction Webinar Series
Weir back! WeirFoulds Construction Lawyers Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie return with Tools for Success: Season 10 – a comprehensive four-part practical webinar series designed to highlight the latest changes […]
10 WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2026. In this year’s edition, 10 of our partners have […]
Building What’s Next: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Built Environment – Toronto Climate Week
Partner Jeff Scorgie will speak at Building What’s Next: Scaling Climate Solutions in the Built Environment, an all-day session that will be offered during Toronto Climate Week on Thursday, October […]
10th Annual Forum on Healthcare Infrastructure, Eastern Canada
Partner Jeff Scorgie will participate in a pre-conference think tank before the 10th Annual Forum on Healthcare Infrastructure, Eastern Canada, which will be hosted by the Canadian Public Infrastructure Network […]