The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that The Builders’ Lien (Prompt Payment) Amendment Act, 2019 comes into force today, March 1, 2022.

The new legislation, with its intent to protect contractors, is meant to establish payment timelines for construction projects and provide a dispute resolution process as an alternative to court.

For more information on the details on how this impacts Saskatchewan construction projects, contact one of our lawyers or download our previous posts on the subject from Prompt Payment Coming to Saskatchewan Construction Projects on March 1, 2022 | McKercher LLP.

About the Authors:

Caroline is a partner in the Saskatoon office and practices primarily in the area of commercial litigation, including contract, construction, real estate, and shareholder disputes.

Collin is a partner in the Saskatoon office with experience in construction contracts, tendering, construction litigation/dispute resolution, security enforcement, and professional discipline/conduct matters.

About McKercher LLP:

McKercher LLP is one of Saskatchewan's largest, most established law firms, with offices in Saskatoon and Regina. Our deep roots and client-first philosophy have helped our firm to rank in the top 5 in Saskatchewan by Canadian Lawyer magazine (2021/22). Integrity, experience, and capacity provide innovative solutions for our clients' diverse legal issues and complex business transactions.

This post is for information purposes only and should not be taken as legal opinions on any specific facts or circumstances.  Counsel should be consulted concerning your own situation and any specific legal questions you may have.