Preparing for Prompt Pay Legislation In Effect August 29, 2022
The new Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the renamed Builders’ Lien Act) which introduces prompt payment, changes to the existing Builders’ Lien Act and an adjudication process comes into effect August 29, 2022. Industry representatives appointed by the Alberta Construction Association including Gowling WLGs law firm have been directly involved in the stakeholder discussions. […]
Helping You Prepare for Prompt Pay Legislation
Your construction associations have been working hard to ensure your voice is heard in the new Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (the renamed Builders’ Lien Act) which introduces prompt payment, changes to the existing Builders’ Lien Act and an adjudication process. Industry representatives appointed by the Alberta Construction Association including GowlingWLGs law firm have […]
Government Update On Builders’ Lein (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act
Government of Alberta announced through an update to the industry that they will be continuing to meet over changed to the Builders’ Lein Act. Service Alberta has been meeting with representatives since May to achieve the goals of this legislation. Through these discussions and requests made by numerous organizations, they have determined that more time […]
Builders’ Lien Act Amendments Introduced
In fall 2020, the Government of Alberta passed changes to the Builders’ Lien Act to address payment issues in Alberta’s construction industry and introduce an adjudication process for non-payment that will provide business owners an alternative to court. The goal is to reduce the need for liens and court actions, unlock cash flow, and provide […]
Service Alberta Minister Praises Industry on Prompt Payment
Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish sent a letter to ACA today praising the industry for its collaboration on the new Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act. This has been a long term issue for ACA members and we have worked with our members, the government and other industry associations to help make this a reality. […]
ACA Member Advisory: Prompt Payment
Ken Gibson, Executive DirectorUpdate November 5, 2020 The Government of Alberta passed November 4th amendments to Bill 37: Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020. These amendments addressed some of ACA’s concerns. Alberta Construction Association supports legislative changes which: Mandate progressive release of holdback – amendment calls for mandatory progressive release Extend the length of […]
Builders’ Lien Prompt Payment Amendment Act Introduced
The Government of Alberta introduced today Bill 37: Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2020. Alberta Construction Association supports legislative changes which: Mandate progressive release of holdback Extend the length of the period of liens protection Mandate a set length for payment timelines Mandate adjudication to resolve payment disputes ACA appreciates the opportunity to provide […]
ACA Advocacy Update
September 2020 Ken Gibson, Executive Director ACA advanced member interests on numerous advocacy fronts in 2020. Partnered to lead the commercial construction industry response in Prompt Pay consultations. Legislation is expected in the fall 2020 sitting of the Legislature. There is strong alignment among industry groups to adopt much of the Ontario legislative approach for […]
Your Associations Working to Ensure You Get Paid on Time
(updated February 21, 2020) What is Prompt Pay? Prompt pay legislation has been enacted in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and is currently under consideration by the Government of Alberta. This is in response to chronic problems due to increasing delays in payment for work properly performed and invoiced. GC’s, Trades and suppliers often wait 70 […]
ACA & ATCC Send Letter Urging Review of Payment Legislation
On October 2, 2018, the ACA along with the Alberta Trade Contractors Coalition (ATCC) sent a letter to the Minister of Service Alberta, Honorable Brian Malkinson. The letter called on the government to: “undertake a review of legislation governing payment across the construction value chain.” It is felt using the Ontario and Federal examples, that […]