CBA Construction and Infrastructure Law Conference – Fall 2025
Building Resilience – Navigating the Changing Construction Landscape – A Capital Idea
We are very pleased to present our much anticipated bi-annual Construction & Infrastructure Law Conference from October 24th – 25th, 2025 in our national capital region, Ottawa-Gatineau.
We will bring together the top legal minds in the construction industry for insightful discussions and invaluable networking opportunities, including exclusive “insider” tours and other opportunities!
The hotel and conference venue, Hilton Lac Leamy, offers an urban oasis on Lac Leamy Park while being conveniently situated near the capital city and its major landmarks.
With a theme of “Building Resilience”, this will be an unforgettable Made in Canada – For Canadians event.
This conference is likely to sell out so get your tickets now and be part of the national conversation.
We look forward to seeing you all in the Fall!
Book your stay at the Hilton Lac-Leamy! — Plan your travel using our flight options!
Upcoming Webinar!
Recent Updates and Cutting-Edge Issues in Canadian Construction Law – May 13th, 2025 – 12 PM – 1:30 PM ET
Please join David Tupper, Brendan MacArthur-Stevens, and Ariel Solos of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP for a discussion of emerging issues in construction law across Canada. Topics will include the rise of collaborative contracting models, like progressive design-build agreements, recent updates to the CCDC performance bond form, and new case law from courts across Canada relevant to construction arbitrations.
Construction & Infrastructure Award of Excellence
Awarded on conference years, the CBA Construction & Infrastructure National Award of Excellence was established to recognize exceptional contributions by individuals both to the law in general and to construction and infrastructure practice.
Please see the Award page for eligibility requirements and nomination procedures.
The deadline for nomination for the 2025 year is May 31st.
The Atrium Law Student Essay Contest
Spread the word – our annual Atrium Law Student Essay Contest is open until April 25th!
The prize is presented annually for the best scholarly paper on a subject relating to Canadian construction and infrastructure law. Entrants have a chance to win a $500 cash prize, a complimentary registration to the PD conference, and have their essay published on the Section webpage.
Authors must be full-time university students currently enrolled at a Canadian law school, either at an undergraduate or graduate level.
Recent PD
On-demand recordings are now available for the following Construction Law Webinars:
Ontario’s Construction Act – 5-year Retrospective (October 2024)
Material Price Increases and Construction Contracts – How to Deal (December 2024)
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The Section has a LinkedIn group! Please join us to stay connected to other Section members and receive the latest updates!
Thank you,
CBA Construction & Infrastructure Law Section Executive