As the B.C. legislature wraps up the final week of the fall session, BCCA is very pleased to see Bill 20 receive royal assent and officially become the Construction Payment Act, SBC 2025, c 24. This marks a significant milestone for B.C.’s construction sector.

This achievement reflects decades of consistent, principled advocacy and represents real progress toward a payment system that is fairer, more predictable, and more sustainable across the entire construction sector and the infrastructure and housing it delivers province wide.

VRCA also applauds Bill 20 becoming law.

“We are thrilled that prompt payment legislation has passed this milestone,” said Jeannine Martin, president of the VRCA. “For too long, late payments strained cash flows, delayed payment, and created unnecessary risk throughout the construction supply chain.”

With this step, B.C. joins other Canadian jurisdictions in establishing a modern prompt payment framework. It is a significant step forward, but the association says the work does not end here. The effectiveness of the Construction Payment Act will depend on clear, practical regulations that reflect the realities of the industry, and BCCA will continue working closely with government to ensure the next phase advances promptly and with meaningful input from industry.

“The success of the Construction Payment Act depends on clear, practical regulations that reflect the realities of the industry,” said Martin, “The adjudication process must be efficient, accessible, and easy to navigate to deliver a healthier, more sustainable industry.”

The VRCA looks forward to collaborating with the BCCA, the province, and industry partners to ensure the Construction Payment Act delivers real, measurable impact where it matters most: on the job site.

The Act will not take effect until supporting regulations are enacted, which is anticipated in spring 2026 at the earliest.