How construction adjudication is developing across other Canadian provinces and what Alberta can expect. Later in 2021, Alberta will be implementing changes to the
. The changes will include legislated payment deadlines, increased lien registration periods, and the introduction of a construction adjudication body. Construction adjudication has already been introduced in Ontario via the Construction Act, and other provinces will soon be following suit. Even outside of the proposed amendments to the Act, it is possible through contract drafting to introduce the concept of "adjudication" into construction contracts. This can be a useful tool to create a mechanism for the quick resolution of