The Canada Prompt Payment Act
Senator Don Plett sponsored the Canada Prompt Payment Act, Bill S-224, in 2017. Since it has passed, it now ensures that contractors under contracts with the Government are provided timely payment for their work.
In the Media
Manitoba Senator stewing over slow pace of his prompt payment bill (Winnipeg Free Press)
NTCCC pushing for prompt payment legislation at the federal level (Mechanical Business)
Canadian Steel construction industry applauds Senate passage of Bill S-224, the Canada Prompt Payment Act (CNW)
The Canada Prompt Payment Act Passes 3rd Reading in the Senate (Press Release)
Senate approves prompt payment legislation (Plumbing HVAC)
Canada Prompt Payment Act reaches second reading in the Senate (Journal of Commerce)