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- Duplexes and Strata Corporations
A duplex can be a strata corporation, but only if it has been legally created under the Strata Property Act. This happens when a strata plan is filed with the Land Title Office. In many cases, duplexes are set up this way. Each side of the building becomes its own strata lot, and the two owners toge … Read more »
- Builders Liens 101: The Trust Fund
What is a BLA Trust Per section 10 of the Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c 45 (the “Actâ€�), money received by a contractor or subcontractor on account of the price of the contract or subcontract constitutes a trust fund for the benefit of persons engaged in connection with the improvement by that c … Read more »
- Bill C-31 Proposes Major Changes to Non-Compete Clauses
On May 6, 2026, the federal government proposed Bill C-31, the Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 (“Bill C-31â€�). Amongst the proposed changes, Bill C-31 aims to amend the Canada Labour Code R.S., c. L-2 (the “Canada Labour Codeâ€�) to prohibit a federally regulated employer from agreeing to … Read more »
- New GST Rebate for First-Time Homebuyers Comes into Effect
On March 12, 2026, Bill C-4, the federal legislation Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act (the “Actâ€�), received Royal Assent. The measure forms part of the federal government’s housing affordability initiatives and is designed to reduce the upfront cost of purchasing a newly const … Read more »
- Builders Liens 101: The Holdback
What is a BLA Holdback Section 4 of the Builders Lien Act, SBC 1997, c 45 (the “Actâ€�), creates a mandatory obligation to retain a 10% holdback on the “person primarily liable on each contract, and the person primarily liable on each subcontract, under which a lien may arise under this Actâ€� ( … Read more »