Webinars
Focused and practical advice at your convenience
Our complimentary 1-hour sessions cover a variety of topics ranging from new developments to refreshers on key legal issues. Register to join our live webinar, with an interactive Q&A session, or watch or listen to the recording on-demand at your convenience.
Legislation & Regulation Webinars
Adjudication of Construction Disputes – Our Experience, the Process, and the Pitfalls
In this webinar, we will discuss our extensive experience with adjudication of construction contracts in Ontario. We will walk you through the actual adjudication process, every step of the way, highlighting the importance of preparation prior to commencing an adjudication, selecting the correct adjudicator for a specific dispute, the practical realities of using the ODACC portal, and what to do if the adjudication appears to be “going south”. We will provide you with our lived experience, amusing anecdotes, and the pitfalls to avoid when participating in the adjudication process.
This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 – 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!
To Lien or Not to Lien: Navigating Improvements and What Qualifies as Lienable Work
In Ontario, services and materials are considered lienable if same are supplied to an “improvement”. This might include any alteration, addition, capital repair, demolition, or construction on the land or premises. This broad scope encompasses on-site and off-site services, building materials, and equipment rentals, provided they are necessary for the project’s completion and benefiting all construction parties. However, sometimes works performed by a contractor, subcontractor or supplier may not qualify under the Construction Act, or adjacent case law, as being “lienable” work. In this Webinar, lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law will address this issue and explore the nuances.
At the Intersection Where Construction Law and Indigenous Law Meet: The Duty to Consult, the “Ring of Fire” forthcoming legislation and the role of Indigenous Communities and Lands in Construction
Recent developments in relation to the duty to consult with indigenous communities and mega construction projects (such as the ‘Ring of Fire’) have raised many topical questions of interest to construction participants in Ontario. What is the “duty to Consult” and where and how does it apply? How might the duty be effected by legislation, such as Bill C-5 (Federal) and Bill 5 (Provincial) and why is the legislation constitutionally significant? How are and can procurement practices for projects on or near indigenous or disputed lands be set up to best meet the needs of all stakeholders? What Jurisdiction does construction on a First Nation fall under and what Acts, and Regulations are they subject to? Join our firm as we explore these issues and more and discuss these issues with an industry expert!
Widely recognized as a leading expert in Aboriginal Law, our guest Lorraine Land is a partner with OKT (Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP) and an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall law school. Lorraine had practiced law in relation to Aboriginal rights for over 25 years, gaining substantial experience dealing with negotiations, procurement and the duty to consult. She will be sharing her insight into these areas and some practical strategies for working and building together.
This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 – 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!
Residential Construction and Consumer Protection in Ontario
With the amendments to the Construction Act lurking just around the corner single-unit residential projects are set to face a new set of responsibilities. From the Jones’s down the street building their dream house to seasoned house flippers to small-time restoration projects alike the new Act is set to impose a whole suite of added responsibilities and administrative duties on everyone. Join our firm as we explore the conflict between the Construction Act and Consumer Protection act in relation to single unit residential construction.
This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 – 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!
Proposed Regulations under Ontario’s Construction Act: What is included, what is clarified, and what you need to know – Part 2
The winds of change abound! Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General recently released a set of proposed regulations under the Construction Act. These regulations detail how the newest version of the Construction Act should be implemented, including the expanded scope of adjudication, new rules for adjudication (including private adjudication) and public access to adjudication determinations. This week lawyers at our firm will take a deep dive into potential pitfalls and gaps in the proposed regulations.
This Webinar is part of a series in which we offer free 1 hour seminars every Tuesday morning, from 8:30 – 9:30 am, on a variety of timely issues and topics. Our goal is to provide focused and practical information, and to conclude each session on the hour with additional time then set aside for questions and discussion for those that want to stay behind. We hope to see you there!