Program Chair(s)
Jason Annibale
Partner, McMillan LLP
Sandra Astolfo
Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Geza Banfai
Counsel, McMillan LLP
The laws and rules governing construction liens in Ontario are highly technical, complex and constantly changing.
In order to avoid costly missteps – you must keep current on the latest updates and best practices.
Developed for industry professionals and their advisors, this one-day OsgoodePD program will give you a comprehensive overview of the crucial elements and changes affecting construction liens processes in Ontario.
You will learn from an expert multi-disciplinary faculty, including perspectives from decision-makers. You will work through the lien trial process, obtain valuable resources, discuss best practices, and understand which tactics to use – or avoid – in your lien matters.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll learn
When do liens arise? When do they expire?
How to recognize and differentiate the various types of liens
The mechanics of how to preserve, register and give a lien – including vacating, discharging and perfecting
What is the liability for exaggerated liens?
Troubleshooting tips – what to do when there are two subcontracts issued to one trade? Federal land?
The mechanics & anatomy of a lien action in Ontario:
- The class-action like nature of a lien proceeding – includes references and discovery
- How to set a lien down for trial – and appreciating what this means
How to navigate new rules and laws and conflicts
How to get a trial management hearing outside of Toronto
How to identify gaps in the law and how to fill them in your contracts & subcontracts
To lien or not to lien? How to assess the legal and strategic considerations, including:
- Interplay between liens and adjudication
- Relationships in the construction industry and related dynamics
- Alternatives to liens (other security and dispute resolution procedures)
- Deciding whether to lien or not after losing at adjudication
- Monetary limits and minimums – are there amounts too small for a lien?
- What to do when CRA gets involved?
How to evaluate what’s truly a lienable service, including:
- What’s the difference between a capital repair and maintenance?
- Can construction managers have liens in Ontario?
- What about design professionals?
- Liens from union workers?
- Oddball and other liens, including the non-lienable
Please Note: Included in your registration are the online modules (available on demand) – Construction Liens in Ontario: The Essentials and Ted’s Lien Talk: Key Changes to Complex Liens under Ontario’s Construction Act.
Who Should Attend
Construction and in-house lawyers
Litigation and real estate lawyers
Municipal, government and procurement professionals
Owners and developers
Builders and construction professionals
Project managers
Contract managers
Architects
Engineers
Business and finance professionals
Insurance professionals
Consultants
Faculty
Program Chairs
Jason Annibale
Partner, McMillan LLP
Sandra Astolfo
Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Geza Banfai
Counsel, McMillan LLP
Instructors
Agenda
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Recorded: Feb 22, 2021
$595 + HST
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| Substantive | 6h |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 1h |
| Substantive | 1h 45m |
| Professionalism | 15m |
| Total | 9h |
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