Ontario Construction Act: Critical Timelines for Liens & Adjudication in 2026
An analysis of strict 60-day preservation windows, statutory holdback releases, and interim binding adjudication protocols under the Ontario Construction Act.
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| Tax Tier Bracket | Marginal Rate | Tax on Tier |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $55,000 | 0.5% | $275 |
| $55,001 – $250,000 | 1.0% | $1,950 |
| $250,001 – $400,000 | 1.5% | $2,250 |
| $400,001 – $2,000,000 | 2.0% | $1,900 |
| > $2,000,000 | 2.5% | $0 |
Unlike the City of Toronto which levies an additional 0.5%–2.5% municipal tax, purchases in North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, and all Nipissing District municipalities are subject only to provincial LTT.
Calculation is an informational estimate based on the Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act (R.S.O. 1990). Actual disbursements and title insurance vary by property specifics. Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST 25%) applies to foreign entities.
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Christian Tremblay is the Managing Partner and founding principal of Tremblay Law Group Professional Corporation (formerly Wallace & Klein Partners in Law). Born and raised in Northern Ontario, Christian has practiced law across North Bay, Sturgeon Falls, and the greater Nipissing district for over 25 years. He serves as a designated prosecutor for provincial offenses for the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, while directing the firm's corporate/commercial, real estate, construction, litigation, and estate practices.
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“Christian and his team handled our $14M commercial land assembly and financing with surgical precision. Their command of the Ontario Construction Act prevented costly lien hold-ups.”
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