b'At the federal level, the Federal Prompt Payment for Construction Work Act was passed in June 2019, but is not yet in effect. Last year we finally saw the draft regulations published, says Lancastle. Seeing the federal government adopt and implement prompt payment legislation helps at the provincial level. That was a big step forward that we were glad to see. It offers a model for other jurisdictions.The most recent province to act is Manitoba, where Bill 38, The Builders Liens Amendment Act (Prompt Payment), received royal assent on May 30, 2023. Introduced by James Teitsma, the Provinces Minister of Consumer Protection and Government Services, the bill establishes a prompt payment scheme to facilitate the timely flow of construction project funds by imposing 3.Establish a promotional plan thatfirst to implement legislation addressingpayment deadlines on each payor in theemphasizes the role of industries suchlate and non-payment of contractorsconstruction contract chain.as the mechanical contracting sectorand subcontractors with changes toAs this type of legislation is gradually in Canadas net-zero transition andits Construction Act (formerly theextended across the country, we are highlights mechanical contracting as aConstruction Lien Act) in 2019. Sincegoing to continue to work hard through green job essential to Canadas then, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,the National Trade Contractors Council carbon transition. Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewanof Canada, Lancastle says. As weve Prompt Payment and Alberta have taken steps towardsseen interest rates and inflationary costs continue to go up, prompt payment is A final area of national significanceintroducing their own similar legislation,even more important [now] than it was a is the growing network of promptalthough it has not yet been brought intocouple of years ago. Contractors are put at payment legislation. Ontario was theforce in all jurisdictions. risk if theyre not paid on time.WHY ADVERTISE?As the official voice of MCAC,National Bulletin provides a vital source for members to facilitate knowledge and increase expertise in their given field. With 5,000 copies delivered biannually, we can help deliveryour companys message to industryprofessionals across Canada. nanciep@mediaedgepublishing.com866-201-3096 x40230 www.mcac.ca'