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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.
Risk Management Webinars
The Latest Changes to Ontario’s Excess Soil Regulations: How Owners, Contractors and Excavation Trades Can Manage Evolving Risks
The tenth round of changes to O Reg 406/19 (Excess Soils) came into effect late last year, coming with it a delay to the prohibition on the deposit of excess soil at landfilling or dump sites, which has been pushed to January 1, 2027, and greater flexibility in both types of reuse projects and types of excess soils appropriate for reuse. Join us as we provide an overview of the structure and technical requirements (as well as the latest changes) to Ontario’s excess soil regulation with our guest, Stacy Meek, who is an environmental engineer and qualified person (QP) at EXP Services Inc.
Strategies to Address the Impact of Escalating Costs on Construction in Canada due to Conflicts Abroad
In this webinar, we will discuss who is likely to bear the brunt of the additional costs related to conflicts abroad, principles of contract interpretation, and related provisions of common standard form contracts, including disputes and escalating costs, before delving into practical strategies construction stakeholders can use to manage associated risks.
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!
Changes to the Ontario Heritage Act Unexpectedly Shift Responsibilities (and Risk) within the Construction Pyramid
In this webinar, we will discuss some unexpected changes to the Ontario Heritage Act over the past five years (by way of Bill-23, -108, and -200 amongst others), including a streamlined approvals system for development, free of red tape, alongside the potential consequences to the environment, heritage buildings, and First Nations sites in the province. With these changes comes a shift in responsibilities (and risks) for those in the construction industry, including, for example, if and when an archaeological assessment needs to take place. In this Webinar, lawyers from Kennaley Construction Law welcome back special guest Lorraine Land, partner with OKT (Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP) and an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall law school, to discuss this regulatory landscape as it continues to shift.
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!
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!
Managing the Risk of Change in a Construction Project
Whether it’s an expanded scope, errors in design or upgrades to amenities and finishes, it remains true for simple and complex improvements alike, changes happen. How does an Owner, a Contractor, or a Subcontractor facilitate these kinds of changes under their contract or subcontract? What happens when the parties might not agree? Join our Construction Law experts for a discussion on the process, how to navigate it, and the “dos” and “don’ts” to look out for.
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!