Ontario’s Construction Lien Act Reform Legislation Unveiled
/in front, news/by CANSOntario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi introduced legislation this afternoon (May 31) that would, if passed, modernize the lien and holdback process, introduce rules to ensure Ontario construction workers get paid more promptly and make the dispute resolution process faster and simpler. Read more.
Infrastructure investments announced for College of the North Atlantic
/in front, news/by CANSThe Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, and Gudie Hutchings, Member of Parliament for Long Range Mountains, were joined by Elizabeth Kidd, Interim President and CEO of College of the North Atlantic, and MHA for Stephenville – Port au Port, John Finn, in Stephenville today to announce $6.8 million in infrastructure […]
Nova Scotia economy among worst in country: Report
/in front, news/by CANSA new report issued by The Conference Board of Canada shows that demographic issues have weakened Nova Scotia’s economy. The Provincial Outlook Executive Summary-Spring Edition says that the economic outlook in this province “is among the weakest in Canada.” Read more.
Better Late Than Never: N.S. Government Enacts Early Release Of Holdback Regulations
/in front, news/by CANSOn April 24, 2017, the N.S. Government issued regulations that will finally allow the Builders’ Lien Actamendments permitting early release of holdback to subcontractors to take effect June 30, 2017 – allowing project funds to flow earlier, and avoiding liens and claims for unpaid holdback. Read more.