Most construction project owners assume that the expert contractor they retain is competent and responsible for health and safety on the project. Unfortunately, due to a combination of complex regulations, Ministry of Labour assertive enforcement practices, and recent jurisprudence, making that assumption may give rise to significant risk and liability.

One of the most complex issues under Ontario occupational health and safety law relates to determining which party is the “constructor” on a construction project. The constructor of a project has extensive […]