Information Resources

A tremendous amount of legal information which in the past was inaccessible to most is now available electronically. I have compiled a list of sites with legal information pertinent to the national and provincial construction industries as well as sites pertaining to the industry more generally. The list is not meant to be comprehensive, but merely contains sites which I have found to be of use or interest. Legal practitioners might be interested in this more extensive list of online legal information resources.

For those who are not legal practitioners, of course, there is no substitute for professional advice. But being informed will facilitate communication and more effective collaboration with your solicitor.

Construction Law Resources

Legislation
Secondary Sources
Law Societies and Associations
Construction Industry Resources
Construction Law Blogs

General Legal Information Resources

Legislation: Newfoundland and Labrador consolidated statutes
Federal consolidation of statutes and regulations
Case Law: Canadian Legal Information Institute
Judgments of the Supreme Court of Canada
Courts: Law Courts of Newfoundland and Labrador
Federal Court of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
Law Societies and Associations: Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association – NL Branch
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
Other Resources: Bora Laskin Library – Construction Law Library
Hansard (House of Commons)

Construction Law Resources

Legislation Legislation relevant to construction law includes:

Arbitration Act, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. A-14
Architects Act, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. A-15 [to be Repealed by 2008 c. A-15.1, s. 43 - not in force]
Architects Act, 2008, S.N.L. 2008, c. A-15.1 [to be proclaimed]
Building Standards Act, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. B-8
Mechanics’ Lien Act, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. M-3
Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. O-3
Public Tender Act, R.S.N.L. 1990, c. P-45
Public Tender Regulations, 1998, N.L. Reg. 103/98, under the Public Tender Act

Secondary Sources