What Is a Construction Lien Holdback? A construction lien holdback  is a statutory portion of contract payments that must be withheld  under Ontario’s Construction Act . Its purpose is to create a dedicated pool of funds to satisfy potential construction lien claims  filed by unpaid subcontractors, trades, or suppliers. In Ontario, the standard holdback is 10 percent of the value of work performed or materials supplied  under a construction contract. The holdback is not optio

The federal Build Canada Homes (BCH) program has released its updated Investment Policy Framework , marking a major step forward in Canada’s effort to accelerate affordable housing delivery. With the new BCH project portal officially live as of November 27, 2025 , developers and housing providers can now begin submitting their proposals. Below is a breakdown of the key highlights for developers, municipalities, and non-profit partners. 🔹 What Projects Are Eligible — And What

CMHC Announces Major Updates to Multi-Unit Mortgage Loan Insurance Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has released new guidance for Approved Lenders, outlining several important changes to its Multi-Unit Mortgage Loan Insurance (MU MLI) programs. These updates impact documentation requirements, completion take-out financing, MLI Select energy efficiency criteria, and rental achievement holdbacks. Here’s what you need to know: 🔹 Streamlined Documentation Requireme

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