Should Alberta's Prompt Payment Rules Apply to Government Projects?
Official title: Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act engagement
Alberta wants to know how its prompt payment law is working for construction companies. The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act has been in effect since August 2022, setting timelines for when contractors get paid. Now the government is asking whether these rules should also apply to its own projects.
Why This Matters
Work in construction? You know the frustration of waiting months to get paid. This law was supposed to fix that for private projects. Now the government wants to know if it's actually working—and whether they should follow the same rules when they hire contractors.
What Could Change
The government could amend the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act based on feedback. More significantly, payment timelines and adjudication processes could be extended to cover Government of Alberta construction projects, which are currently exempt.
Key Issues
- Is the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act working as intended since August 2022?
- Should prompt payment rules be extended to Government of Alberta projects?
- What changes would improve the legislation?
How to Participate
- Email your feedback on your experiences with the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act to promptpayment@gov.ab.ca.