BC’s Bill 20 – The Construction Prompt Payment Act Receives Royal Assent

December 8, 2025

As the BC 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 Prompt Payment Act, SBC 2025, c 24. This marks a significant milestone for BC’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. With this step, BC joins other Canadian jurisdictions in establishing a modern prompt payment framework. It is a significant step forward, but the work does not end here. The effectiveness of the Construction Prompt 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.

Chris Atchison, President of BCCA commented: “This legislation is a long-overdue and critical first step toward securing payment certainty for BC’s construction industry. It marks a new starting line, one we’ve worked tirelessly to reach, and now demands ongoing and committed collaboration between government and industry. Regulations must be responsible, appropriate, and reflect industry needs and realities to build a strong and reliable system of payments, adjudication, and lien reform. We look forward to working with the provincial government to ensure these are implemented with the urgency they require.”

To learn more about prompt payment, visit BCCA’s dedicated prompt payment page.

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