Tag: legislation
New legislation proposed to support broadband infrastructure in Ontario
The Ontario government is introducing the Supporting Broadband and Infrastructure Expansion Act, 2021 which, if passed, would help connect more communities to reliable, high-speed internet sooner.
This...
Prompt payment legislation introduced in Nova Scotia
Proposed amendments to the Builders’ Lien Act in Nova Scotia will establish prompt payment rules so that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers in the construction...
Cannabis in Construction
With 1.4 million people in Canada working in construction, we would be naïve if we thought the use of recreational cannabis was a new...
Manitoba legislation would remove worker restrictions from public-funded projects
The Government of Manitoba has introduced proposed legislation that would respect workers’ freedom to organize as they choose on publicly funded construction projects.
“From day...
East Side Road Authority Repeal Act passed
The Manitoba East Side Road Authority Repeal Act has been proclaimed by the government of Manitoba, ensuring that a single government department is in...