GETTING PAID: Stat Decs, Holdbacks & Letters of Intent

Understanding the essential forms used in construction is key to ensuring you get paid and protecting your projects. This session covers three critical areas:

• Statutory Declarations: Discover what statutory declarations are, why they’re needed and their implications. We’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of providing or requesting them and how they impact your project.
• Holdbacks: Learn about holdback requirements under the Builders’ Lien Act. We’ll explain how holdbacks work, their role in safeguarding both parties, and key compliance considerations.
• Letters of Intent: Before you sign or accept a letter of intent, it’s important to grasp its effects. This session will cover crucial aspects like payment terms, the potential binding nature of the letter and its impact on your project’s legal status.

Jarrod Sundmark, Lawyer, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP 

Jarrod’s practice is focused in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, with a primary emphasis on construction litigation and dispute resolution. 

Jarrod was a summer student at Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP in 2018 and 2019, and returned as an articling student in 2020. Jarrod joined the firm as an associate in 2021.

WCA Cancellation Policy

WCA will provide a full refund or education credit equal to the amount paid for the course if registration is cancelled two (2) full business days prior to the course start date. Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within two (2) full business days of the course start date and there will be no transfers to future course dates.

Complimentary substitution of another member of your company/team is welcome right up until the course start time for no additional fee. Please email us at wcaeducation@winnipegconstruction.ca if you require a substitution.