The government of the Northwest Territories is now working to identify and develop the regulations needed to bring the Builders’ Lien Act into force and asking for public feedback.

To address modern construction practices, in 2023, the Builders’ Lien Act was established to replace the Mechanics Lien Act. It sets out the legal processes, systems, rights, and remedies for parties involved in construction disputes.

These regulations will establish standard forms for workers and organizations that rely upon this legal system, while setting out the various financial limits and thresholds for various provisions of the Act.

NWT residents are invited to review the proposed regulations and submit comments by March 13, 2025. More information is available on the government’s public engagement website.