Overview

An independent review of the Construction Act (formerly the Construction Lien Act) is currently underway by Duncan Glaholt, a leading construction lawyer. This targeted review will look at the act to ensure it is working effectively.

The Construction Act regulates how payments are made in the construction industry. It gives reasonable certainty that people who provide services or materials to a construction project will be paid for their work.

Previous amendments

A 2016 independent review recommended a series of amendments to the act. In 2017, the act was amended to:

  • modernize lien and holdback processes
  • introduce rules to ensure prompt payment
  • establish a new dispute resolution process

The 2016 review recommended that another independent review of the act be conducted several years after the amendments came into force.

Industry consultation

The industry consultation is expected to take place during the summer of 2024. Mr. Glaholt is currently identifying and prioritizing potential changes for discussion during the upcoming consultation. We will share more information in the coming months and industry experts will be invited to participate in the consultation.

Once the consultation and review are complete, we will share findings and recommendations.

Contact us

Email ConstructionActReview@ontario.ca to contact us with questions or comments about the independent review.