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2026/Jan/09

PT.10.3 Construction Act – Prompt Payment

Practice Tip or Reg. Notice Number: 10.3
Version Number: 2.0
Issue Date: 2026/Jan/09
Mgmt of the Project (General)|Practice Tips|Financial management|Risk mgmt & liability|Services & fees|Applicable law|OAA (Practice)|Construction Act & Regs
Source: OAA Practice
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Legislative Change: Updated Construction Act Now In Force

Effective January 1, 2026, significant amendments to the Construction Act and its associated regulations came into force, affecting both contracts for professional services and construction.

Work is underway to update the Practice Tip PT.10 Series to reflect these changes. Click here to learn more.


Construction Act (after January 1, 2026)

PT.10.3 Construction Act - Prompt Payment


References

Construction Act (CA), R.S.O., 1990, Chapter C.30.
Ontario Court Forms – Construction Act
PT.10.5 Construction Act – Adjudication
Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects, (CHOP)

Updated: 2026/Jan/09
 
 
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