Question 1

What is the construction lien period in Ontario?

Accepted Answer

Ontario (ON) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.

Question 2

What is the construction lien period in British Columbia?

Accepted Answer

British Columbia (BC) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 55 days. Typical 55-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.

Question 3

What is the construction lien period in Alberta?

Accepted Answer

Alberta (AB) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 45 days. Typical 45-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.

Question 4

What is the construction lien period in Quebec?

Accepted Answer

Quebec (QC) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 30 days. Quebec uses a 30-day holdback period under the Civil Code; lien registration deadlines differ from common-law provinces.

Question 5

What is the construction lien period in Saskatchewan?

Accepted Answer

Saskatchewan (SK) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.

Question 6

What is the construction lien period in Manitoba?

Accepted Answer

Manitoba (MB) typically requires a 7.5% statutory holdback held for 40 days. Manitoba holdback is 7.5% under The Builders' Liens Act.

Question 7

What is the construction lien period in Nova Scotia?

Accepted Answer

Nova Scotia (NS) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.

Question 8

What is the construction lien period in New Brunswick?

Accepted Answer

New Brunswick (NB) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.

Question 9

What is the construction lien period in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Accepted Answer

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.

Question 10

What is the construction lien period in Prince Edward Island?

Accepted Answer

Prince Edward Island (PE) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.

Question 11

What is the construction lien period in Yukon?

Accepted Answer

Yukon (YT) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Follow territorial construction lien legislation; confirm holdback with legal counsel.

Question 12

What is the construction lien period in Northwest Territories?

Accepted Answer

Northwest Territories (NT) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Territorial lien rules apply; verify registration deadlines per project.

Question 13

What is the construction lien period in Nunavut?

Accepted Answer

Nunavut (NU) typically requires a 10% statutory holdback held for 60 days. Territorial lien rules apply; remote projects may have extended notice periods.

Province / territory	Holdback	Lien period	Notes
OntarioON	10%	60 days	Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.
British ColumbiaBC	10%	55 days	Typical 55-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.
AlbertaAB	10%	45 days	Typical 45-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.
QuebecQC	10%	30 days	Quebec uses a 30-day holdback period under the Civil Code; lien registration deadlines differ from common-law provinces.
SaskatchewanSK	10%	60 days	Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.
ManitobaMB	7.5%	40 days	Manitoba holdback is 7.5% under The Builders' Liens Act.
Nova ScotiaNS	10%	60 days	Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.
New BrunswickNB	10%	60 days	Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.
Newfoundland and LabradorNL	10%	60 days	Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.
Prince Edward IslandPE	10%	60 days	Typical 60-day lien period after last supply of services or materials.
YukonYT	10%	60 days	Follow territorial construction lien legislation; confirm holdback with legal counsel.
Northwest TerritoriesNT	10%	60 days	Territorial lien rules apply; verify registration deadlines per project.
NunavutNU	10%	60 days	Territorial lien rules apply; remote projects may have extended notice periods.