Fasken is pleased to invite you to the 2024 edition of the Conference on Construction and Infrastructure Law. Our team has prepared a detailed program to keep you abreast of recent developments and major issues in this field. Join us for an enriching day of training and discussions with renowned professionals.
Agenda
- · 7:45 a.m. : Breakfast
- · 8:00 a.m. : First seminar and webcast: 2024 Construction Case Law Review presented by Christine Provencher, Jean-François Trudelle and Annie Bernard.
The speakers will discuss the year’s most impactful decisions in construction law.
- · 8:45 a.m. : Québec Construction Industry Stakeholder Liability Is Distinct from Manufacturer Liability: Identifying and Avoiding Risks by Nicolas-Karl Perrault and Alexandre Belzile
Québec extends the liability of manufacturers with regard to their products and related technical information. The seminar will cover the key principles of the legal warranty of quality when specific uses are disclosed , the shared liability of professionals and manufacturers for immovable works, and the presumptions applying to manufacturers regarding parts supplied.
- 10:00 a.m. : Recent Developments in Regulatory Construction Law by Audrey Charest, Yves Turgeon and Janouk Charbonneau.
The presentation will focus on important recent legislative changes impacting the construction industry, such as the Act to modernize the construction industry (Bill 51) and the Act to modernize the occupational health and safety regime with regard to prevention and worker participation mechanisms on construction sites, which include requiring the presence of a health and safety representative and a health and safety coordinator. The review of important recent penal decisions will also be discussed, particularly with respect to the liability of employers, principal contractors, owners, as well as directors and officers.
- · 10:45 a.m. : Collaborative Approaches in the Construction Industry: A New Reality or Wishful Thinking? By Alain Ricard, Jean-Philippe Therriault and Pierre-Olivier Tremblay
In this presentation, our speakers will present you with an overview of the Québec legal framework designed to facilitate collaborative projects.
Cost
This training is offered courtesy of Fasken.
Webinar materials and recording: If you are unable to attend the live training, choose the option to submit materials and recording on the registration page.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
Event contact
Fasken Events + 1 514 397 7508evenements@fasken.com
