RCI Ontario Chapter Breakfast Seminar
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Credit Valley Golf Club, Mississauga

New Legislation: Highlights of Bill 142 (Construction Lien Amendment Act) and Bill 148 (Ontario’s New Employment Laws)

2 CEHs
Webinar Also Available

Cost
RCI member price $65 + HST
Non-member price $85 + HST
RCI member webinar* price $65 + HST
Non-member webinar*  price $85 + HST
*Webinar link will be emailed to you a few days prior to the event

RCI Member Table Top Display $250 
Non-member Table Top Display $300 

Agenda
8:00 AM Registration
8:15 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Presentation

Bill 142:  Ontario’s New Construction Act - Major Renovations in the Law of Construction

The new Act has received Royal assent and some of its provisions are already in force. The rest of the Act should come into force over the year.

Learn about:

•             Prompt payment obligations - finally!
•             Fast adjudication of construction disputes
•             Extended construction lien periods
•             Amendments for P3 projects
•             Other technical amendments to the Act to make it work                   better.

Bill 148: There are substantial changes coming to employment in Ontario in 2018.

Stay up-to-date and find out about:

•             Changes to salaries and benefits, leaves of absence,                      scheduling rules, and the implications for your company
•             A review of independent contractor arrangements in the                  face of the new test
•             Mandatory rules for accommodating employees with                      disabilities
•             Update on workplace and sexual harassment
•             Reporting and compliance requirements for your                              company
With new enforcement measures and harsher penalties, is your company ready? 

Guest Speaker

  .Catherine Willson 

Catherine Willson was founding partner of Willson Lewis LLP before joining Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP (GSNH) in 2014. She has established a successful practice in construction law, employment law, civil litigation, equine, collections, and family law.  She is a Board member of the Toronto Construction Association, Chair of the Environmental Committee, and a participant in the Build a Better Construction Business forum. She is also a member of the Ontario Bar Association, the Advocates Society, and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.  Catherine is both the Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and an Honourary Governor of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.  Catherine was the legal expert for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (Member Services) and is a regular speaker at legal and business conferences, an instructor at the University of Guelph, and writes on legal issues for several national publications. Catherine also appeared on Canada AM as a civil litigation expert.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be issued up to two weeks prior to the event and a $25 administrative fee will apply.  After that time, no refunds will be permitted.
“No Shows” will not receive a refund.  Substitutions are permitted.