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Creditor proceedings and bond claims
BY ROBERT KENNALEY
IN THE LAST COUPLE of years, several high-profile insolvencies (including Carillion, Bondfield and Sears) have resulted in proceedings commenced under the Creditors Companies Arrangement Act (CCAA). In this article, we will discuss the subcontractor’s ability, where the principal under the bond has obtained CCAA protection, to pursue the bond claim notwithstanding the usual Initial Order issued under section 11.02 of the CCAA, which stays any proceedings “against or in respective of” the principal, its business or its property. Some would argue, for example, that because a claimant will not be able to prove a claim against the bond without first establishing that the principal owes it monies under the subject contract or subcontract, any proceeding to enforce the bond must be a proceeding “in respect of” the principal. We would not agree.
First, an action against the principal is not, based on the plain wording of the standard form bond itself, a condition precedent to a claim. In addition, numerous cases confirm that claimants can and do pursue labour and material payment bond claims in proceedings to which the underlying debtor/principal is not made a party. See, for example, Truro (Town) v. Toronto General Insurance Co., [1974] SCR 1129, 1973 CanLII 169 (SCC), Harris Steel Ltd. et al. v. Alta Surety Co., 1992 CanLII 4560 (NS SC), Campbell Comeau Engineering Ltd. v. Alta Surety Company, 1996 CanLII 5343 (NS SC), Williams v. Axa Pacific Insurance Co., 2003 CanLII 49306 (ON SC) and Harris Steel Ltd. v. Seaboard Surety Company of Canada, 2003 CanLII 49313 (ON SC).
In addition, a labour and material payment bond is a guarantee, made by the surety, that the bonded contractor or subcontractor will pay its subcontractors for their labour and materials supplied to the bonded project. This is significant given section 11.04 of the CCAA, which provides that an order for a stay under section 11.02 has no effect on proceedings against a person, other than the company in respect of which the order is made, who is obligated under a guarantee in relation to that company. The rationale for s.11.04 (as it applies to sureties) was addressed in Browne v. Southern Canada Power Co. [1941] CarswellQue 14 (C.A. Que.), an often cited case of the Quebec Court of Appeal in which the court rejected a surety’s argument that an action against it on a bond should be stayed. The Court stated:
“It is a somewhat startling proposition that a surety can avail himself of the bankruptcy of his principal debtor to avoid or modify his own obligation. A contract of commercial suretyship, such as is under consideration in the present case, is generally for the very purpose of guaranteeing the solvency of the principal debtor. … . The very special remedies authorized by law for the exclusive benefit of a debtor company are not available to
third parties. The Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act is a special statute, to be restrictively interpreted, and its benefits accrue to those alone envisaged by the statute. Its provisions only come into play after the debtor has become bankrupt, thus involving the sureties, and what happens after that event affects the company only. Any delay given for payment of the company’s debts as an insolvent … do not and were not intended to operate as a release of any of the obligations of the company’s guarantors. … It is always possible that a debtor, whether a person or a company, will become bankrupt. That is not something inherent in the debt, but it is in most cases the reason why a guarantee is demanded.”
Similarly, in Northern Transportation Co., the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench adopted the approach in Brown to hold that a s.11.02 stay ought not extend to those who guarantee the debtor’s obligations: “The nature of a contract of guarantee is that the primary debtor will perform his contract and the guarantor has to answer for the consequence of the primary debtor’s default: Schell v. McCallum & Vannatter (1918), 57 S.C.R. 15 (SCC), [1918] 2 WWR 735, at paras 50, 51 Brodeur J. (dissenting). . . . “In addressing the public policy objectives of the Act to keep the
debtor company in operation and to treat the creditors fairly, the Court in Keddy Motors further held at p. 5 that: “[s]uits against guarantors who are principals ought not to have any adverse effect upon the operations of the company; indeed, satisfaction of debts by realization of guarantee should enhance the financial position of the company. The principals — not the company — will suffer the effect.”
We also suggest that a reading of section 11.03(2) of the Act supports our position. Sureties, of course, will often take guarantees from the directors of the principal company to which it provides bonding. Section 11.03(2) provides that a section 11.02 stay “does not apply in respect of an action against a director on
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a guarantee given by the director relating to the company’s obligations.” This accordingly allows the surety to proceed against the directors on the guarantees notwithstanding the stay. We suggest that section 11 ought not be interpreted to shield the surety from claims against guarantees it gives (through bonds) while allowing the surety (by virtue of section 11.03(2)) to pursue the guarantees it has received from the principal’s directors. This, we suggest, would be an inequitable interpretation of Section 11, which would lead to absurd consequences.
In the end, where an insolvency above them in the construction pyramid seems possible, contractors and subcontractors should do what they can to preserve remedies that do not rely on privity of contract, including claims for lien, hypothecs in Quebec, trust claims and
labour and material payment bond claims. Where such a bond claim is made, claimants should consider taking steps to push the claim forward promptly, notwithstanding any stay of proceedings ordered under the CCAA. LT
Robert Kennaley practices construction law in Toronto and Simcoe, Ont. He speaks and writes on construction law issues and can be reached for comment at 416-700-4142 or at rjk@kennaley.ca. This material is for information purposes and is not intended to provide legal advice. Readers who have concerns about any particular circumstance are encouraged to seek independent legal advice in that regard.
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The NPDC is responsible for fostering and encouraging the development of new landscape plants for the domestic and export marketplaces, as well as overseeing the Heritage Research Fund and to ensure it is being managed in accordance with its Terms of Reference. The Hardy Rose Breeding program, which has introduced the roses Canadian Shield, Chinook Sunrise and soon Aurora Borealis to market, continues under the direction of this committee.
As new plant development at CNLA was never intended to be just rose breeding, the committee is looking for ideas from across Canada on what its next plant breeding focus should be. Is there a particular tree or shrub that, if improved upon, would make an ideal new plant for the industry? Are your customers asking for anything in particular that is not available in existing cultivars? Please call Jamie Albers at 647-724-8630; he would be very interested in discussing the potential of these ideas with you and with the NPDC.
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academically founded in environmental engineering, environmental management and public policy.
Her past professional experience includes orchestrating implementation and monitoring of strategic environmental goals, liaising with the local community and government, and handling permit applications.
Sandoval’s role as Environmental Policy Coordinator at CNLA includes working with the Climate Change Adaptation Committee and the international partners in the research, development, application and monitoring of environmental programs and policies.
The role includes promoting the benefits of green infrastructure in light of climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience, as well as integrating landscape best practices into environmental programs, policies and communication pieces using the Canadian Landscape Standard.
PROGRAM YEAR-END HIGHLIGHTS It has been an incredible year of savings for CNLA members. We increased the number of member savings programs to 25 this year. Some of the highlights for 2019 include: l $464,600 in savings discounts for FCA vehicles. l 7,354 Mark’s Work Warehouse savings cards issued to members. l $13,578,900 in savings discounts for GM vehicles.
These numbers are as of the end of November, 2019. We are always on the lookout for new programs that will benefit you and in turn, help serve your customers. Be sure to stay up-to-date on all the latest news by checking out future issues of the CNLA Newsbrief and our monthly membership update.
CAF SYMPOSIUM The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) held a two-day symposium in Ottawa, Oct. 23-24. The symposium, Preparing Youth for Careers in the Skilled Trades, addressed the realities surrounding apprenticeship in Canada and how it pertains to youth.
The two days of sessions included an open discussion led by facilitator Warren Wilson which engaged members in discussions on best practices and evaluating success in pre-apprenticeship. Another session run by Statistics Canada presented research conducted about who completed apprenticeship within the prescribed duration, those who took additional time to complete, and those who dropped out of their apprenticeships.
The statistics were preliminary and do not take into account careers that have a mandatory apprenticeship over those that do not. It did not reveal what happens to those that do not continue their apprenticeship, whether they continue to work in the same industry, or break out apprentices working in unionized or non-unionized places of employment.
These are all major factors that would affect the research conducted. Statistics Canada realized some of this, but not all, and agreed they could certainly look deeper.
Some key findings show that apprentices were more likely to become certified if: l They received credits for pre-registration training. l They work in the most common industries in their trade. l They applied for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (Red Seal Trades only).
Apprentices are more likely to discontinue if: l They work in multiple industries in the year of registration. l They had financial difficulties.
The symposium closed with a panel discussion and roundtable conversations. Interesting ideas from the discussions include: l The need to engage youth at a younger age. l Businesses should take on a co-op student as a gateway to get them interested in the trade. l Summer students are a great resource and can spark an interest for future labour.
The two-day Canadian Apprenticeship Forum held in Ottawa, Ont., addressed key concerns of apprenticeship programs and careers in the Skilled Trades.
l A need to get in front of schools to educate them on the value of the trades. l Consider changing the name from Skilled Trades to Skilled Professional.
APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION Finding staff is a real problem that many employers are facing. Our industry is not the only one in this situation. Canada is running out of tradespeople, and the government is trying to encourage people to consider a trade with grant incentives. Did you know the government is also providing tax breaks to employers who take on apprentices?
The Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (AJCTC) is a non-refundable tax credit equal to the eligible salaries and
wages payable to eligible apprentices in respect of employment after May 1, 2006. An employer can claim up to $2,000 per year per eligible apprentice.
What is an eligible apprentice? Any person who is working in a prescribed trade in the first two years of their apprenticeship contract. The contract must be registered with a federal, provincial or territorial government under an apprenticeship program designed to certify or license individuals in the trade.
What is a prescribed trade? A trade that is currently listed as a Red Seal Trade; Landscape Horticulturist is a designated Red Seal Trade. How do you claim the credit? An employer can claim the AJCTC on the individual income tax return, on line 412 – Investment Tax Credit, by filing form T2038 (IND), Investment Tax Credit (Individuals). Any unused credit may be carried back three years and carried forward 20 years. If two employers employ the same apprentice, only one may claim the credit. LT
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GREEN PROFESSIONALS ENJOY CONGRESS 2020 Over 15,000 landscape and horticulture professionals visited Landscape Ontario Congress at the Toronto Congress Centre, Jan. 7-9, 2020. The annual trade show and conference featured some 600 exhibitors, showcasing the latest nursery stock, landscape products, equipment and materials. LO Congress was highlighted by a stacked conference program with over 50 hours of educational sessions, along with live hardscape, planting and vehicle safety demonstrations on the trade show floor. Congress 2021 will take place Jan. 12- 14 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Visit locongress.com.
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AVIAN THEME HIGHLIGHTS CANADA BLOOMS 2020 The 24th annual Canada Blooms brings the theme, “Birds of a Feather” to Toronto’s Enercare Centre, March 13-22, 2020. The country’s largest flower and garden festival, Canada Blooms aims to “connect people to the joys and benefits of nature through experiences with gardens and flowers, [and] by promoting, educating and celebrating all aspects of horticulture.”
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CAPTEIN ELECTED COHA PRESIDENT The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) announced Dave Captein was elected president for a two-year term. Captein has served as a Director on the COHA-ACHO Board since 2014 and as Vice-Chair since 2017. He operates Blue Magic Green
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Dickson Equipment Inc Barry Dickson 4038 Mainway Dr Burlington, ON L7M 4B9 Phone: (905) 331-5040 accounting @dicksonequipment.com www.dicksonequipment.com B8 Ventures.com Pamela Poulton 3725 61 Avenue Innisfail , AB T4G 1S8 Phone: (403) 877-5883 ppoulton@b8ventures.com www.b8ventures.com BC Landscape & Nursery Association Hedy Dyck 102 - 19289 Langley Bypass Surrey, BC V3S 6K1 Toll Free: (800) 421-7963 info@bclna.com www.bclna.com BCS America (Canada) Laurie Workman 311 Sovereign Rd London, ON N6M 1A6 Toll Free: (877) 324-6665 info@echo.ca www.echo.ca BCS America Inc Larry Seymour 13601 Providence Rd Matthews, NC 28104 USA Phone: (704) 846-1040 Toll Free: (800) 543-1040 larry.seymour@bcsamerica.com www.bcs-america.com BOMAG Americas, Inc Bryce Goodell 2000 Kentville Rd Kewanee, IL 61443 USA Phone: (309) 853-3571 info.bomag@bomag.com www.bomag.com Backyard Getaways Inc John Petrocelli 6 - 140 Advance Blvd Brampton, ON L6T 4Z8 Phone: (905) 789-0991 info@backyardgetaways.com www.backyardgetaways.com Baffin Inc Gary Adam 346 Arvin Ave Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2M4 Phone: (905) 664-3930 Toll Free: (800) 387-5858 gadam@baffin.com www.baffin.com Bag O Sand Inc Peter Hald 14 Centennial Rd Orangeville, ON L9W 1P8 Phone: (519) 941-3242 bagosand@rogers.com www.bagosand.com Bailey Nurseries Inc Pat Bailey 1325 Bailey Rd St. Paul, MN 55119 USA Phone: (651) 768-3404 www.baileynurseries.com Baker’s Nursery Ltd Todd Baker 77697 Porter’s Hill Line Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0 Phone: (519) 482-9995 todd@bakersnursery.ca www.bakersnursery.ca Bakker (JC) & Sons Ltd Paul Droppert 1360 Third St RR 3 St. Catharines, ON L2R 6P9 Phone: (905) 935-4533 nursery@jcbakker.com www.jcbakker.com Ball Horticultural Yves Cournoyer 622 Town Rd West Chicago, IL 60185-2698 USA Phone: (630) 588-3468 ycournoyer@ballhort.com www.ballseed.com Banas Stones Inc Firoz Khan 8144 King St Bolton, ON L7E 0T8 Phone: (905) 857-9684 firoz@banasstones.com www.banasstones.com Barkman Concrete Ltd Wayne Wiebe 909 Gateway Rd Winnipeg, MB R2K 3L1 Phone: (204) 667-3310 Toll Free: (800) 342-2879 wwiebe@barkmanconcrete.com www.barkmanconcrete.com Barracuda Inc Gerry Gold PO Box 82887 RPO Cabbagetown Toronto, ON M5A 3Y2 Phone: (416) 923-7789 barracuda@mdirect.net www.barracuda.ca Barrie Garden Centre Warren Patterson 375 Bayview Dr Barrie, ON L4N 8Y2 Phone: (705) 730-1113 warrenpatterson@barriebotanix.com www.barriegardencentre.com Baseline Nurseries & Garden Centre Marcia White 9084 Elviage Dr London, ON N6K 4N5 Phone: (519) 657-1265 info@baselinenurseries.com www.baselinenurseries.com Basic Environmental Systems & Technology Inc Ginny Howalt 9610 39th Ave Edmonton, AB T6E 5T9 Phone: (780) 469-9066 www.bestenvirotech.com Battlefield Equipment Rentals David White 880 South Service Rd Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5M7 Phone: (905) 457-4916 david.white@toromont.com www.battlefieldequipment.ca Bayer CropScience Inc William Macmurdo 679 Southgate Dr Guelph, ON N1G 4S2 Phone: (519) 767-3885 william.macmurdo@bayer.com www.bayeres.ca Bayview Greenhouses King George Rd RR 6 Brantford, ON N3T 5L8 Phone: (519) 753-3431 Toll Free: (800) 361-5803 www.bayviewflowers.com Bear Cat Laurie Workman 311 Sovereign Rd London, ON N6M 1A6 Toll Free: (877) 324-6665 info@echo.ca www.echo.ca redone May LT 2017 source book.indd 12 4/19/2017 4:05:11 PM 18 | MAY 2017 | LANDSCAPE TRADES SOURCE BOOK LTSOURCEBOOK.COM B | COMPANY LISTINGS Blue Jay Irrigation Bruce Lively 1478 Seagull Rd London, ON N6H 5L9 Phone: (519) 641-3578 Toll Free: (800) 287-5622 blively@bluejayirrigation.com www.bluejayirrigation.com Blue Sky Nursery Ltd Alice Klamer 4659 King St E Beamsville, ON L0R 1B1 Phone: (905) 563-4245 alicek@bellnet.ca www.blueskynursery.ca Blue Star Nursery Ltd Guy Ruccolo 5056 Malden Rd Windsor, ON N9E 3T9 Phone: (519) 966-5673 bluestarnursery@cogeco.ca www.bluestarnursery.com Bluewater Trailers Misty Devine 6517 Warwick Village Rd Warwick, ON N0M 2S0 Toll Free: (866) 386-6857 contact@bluewatertrailers.ca www.bluewatertrailers.ca Bluewave Energy Jesse Geisel 1 - 25 West Beaver Creek Rd Richmond Hill, ON L4B 1K2 Phone: (647) 222-8825 Toll Free: (800) 465-6071 james.geisel@parkland.ca www.bluewaveenergy.ca Blythedale Sand & Gravel Mark Wilkie 58 Harper Cres Fergus, ON N1M 3V9 Phone: (519) 820-4993 mark@blythedale.ca Bobcat Company Jill Piela 250 E Beaton Dr West Fargo, ND 58078 USA Phone: (701) 476-4243 jill.piela@doosan.com www.bobcat.com Bobcat of Ottawa Mario Tremblay 101 Alti Place Nepean, ON K2R 1E6 Phone: (613) 745-5775 rino@bobcatofottawa.com www.bobcatofottawa.com Bobcat of Toronto and Bobcat of Barrie Matthew DeWitt 241 Deerhurst Drive Brampton, ON L6T 5K3 Phone: (416) 679-4167 bobcattoronto.com Bobcat of Tri Cities Ltd Trevor Sloan 483 Bridge St E Kitchener, ON N2K 3C5 Phone: (519) 579-9100 tsloan@bobcatoftc.com www.bobcatoftc.com Bock Inc Richard Chaput 6220 Boul Laframboise Saint Hyacinthe, QC J2R 1E9 Phone: (450) 796-3666 sauger@bockinc.ca www.bockinc.ca Bonnell Industries Inc Joe Bonnell 1385 Franklin Grove Rd Dixon, IL 61021 USA joeb@bonnell.com www.bonnell.com Boreal Agrominerals Inc Klaas Baan 206 - 57 Mill St N Brampton, ON L6X 1S9 Phone: (905) 456-5436 Toll Free: (855) 356-5436 garry@borealagrominerals.com www.borealagrominerals.com Bosman Home Front Peter Hillen 6770 Wellington Rd 109 RR 1 Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0 Phone: (519) 343-3456 Toll Free: (877) 343-3456 info@bosman.ca www.bosman.ca Boss Snowplow Division of Northern Star Industries PO Box 788 Iron Mountain, MI 49801 USA Toll Free: (800) 286-4155 sales@bossplow.com www.bossplow.com Bot Aggregates Limited Barry Thompson 6791 Concession Rd B-C, RR 5 Orillia, ON L3V 6H5 Phone: (416) 989-5857 Toll Free: (877) 898-2688 sales@botaggregates.ca botaggregates.ca Botanico Ltd John Klein 7110 Pacific Cir Mississauga, ON L5T 2A6 Phone: (905) 565-1475 Toll Free: (888) 655-6906 info@botanico.ca www.botanico.ca Boulders Stone Supply Inc Stephanie Oliver 2480 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, ON L5J1K5 Phone: (905) 849-5557 Toll Free: (877) 457-7625 info@boulders.ca www.boulders.ca Bouldin & Lawson Inc Penny Rhea 70 Easy St PO Box 7177 McMinnville, TN 37111-7177 USA Toll Free: (800) 443-6398 sales@bouldinlawson.com www.bouldinlawson.com Boxer Equipment Mark Myrick PO Box 40 Fort Mill, SC 29716 USA Phone: (803) 802-1236 Toll Free: (800) 654-6433 mmyrick@boxerequipment.com www.boxerequipment.com Brackenrig Nursery & Maintenance Linda Pots 1015 Brackenrig Centre Rd RR 1 Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0 Phone: (705) 765-6261 bracken@muskoka.com www.brackenrignursery.com Bradstone/Stonerox Isabel Grace 5291 Bethesda Rd PO Box 1060 Stouffville, ON L4A 8A1 Phone: (416) 798-7809 Toll Free: (866) 798-7809 info@bradstone.ca www.bradstone.ca Brampton Brick 225 Wanless Dr Brampton, ON L7A 1E9 Phone: (905) 840-1011 Toll Free: (800) 709-6257 info@bramptonbrick.com www.oakspavers.com Brandt Tractor Ltd 8035 Esquesing Line Milton, ON L9T 5C8 Phone: (905) 693-0771 Toll Free: (888) 271-6099 david.clark@brandt.ca www.brandttractor.com Braun Nursery Limited PO Box 160 Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0 Toll Free: (800) 246-6984 www.braungroup.com Brayford Sod Farms Inc Ruth Schultz 5761 County Rd 15 Box 831 Alliston, ON L9R 1V9 Phone: (705) 435-7707 Toll Free: (800) 461-1210 brayfordsod@rogers.com www.brayfordsod.com Brian Cocks Nursery & Landscaping 1007 Highway 8 Winona, ON L8E 5H9 Phone: (905) 643-4466 brcocks@hotmail.com Brickstop Corporation Rubin Kurtz 205 Champagne Dr, Unit 3A Toronto, ON M3J 2C6 Phone: (416) 739-0355 Toll Free: (800) 565-2599 info@brickstopedge.com www.brickstopedge.com Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC Bill Bower 5375 N Main St Munnsville, NY 13409 USA Phone: (315) 495-0100 Toll Free: (800) 933-6175 bower.william@basco.com www.ferrisindustries.com Briggs Plant Propagators, LLC 715 S Bank Rd PO Box 658 Elma, WA 98541 USA Phone: (360) 482-6190 Toll Free: (800) 444-1515 sales@briggsplantpropagators.com www.briggsplantpropagators.com Brite Solutions Ken Campbell 96 Oxford St Kitchener, ON N2H 4R9 Phone: (519) 570-2177 brite_solutions@yahoo.ca www.fiberoptictechnologies.com Brite-lite Group Jason Stanley 940 Bergar Laval, QC H7L 4Z8 Toll Free: (800) 489-2215 contact@hydroponix.com www.hydroponix.com Britespan Building Systems Inc Kelly Thomson 37651 Amberley Rd RR 1 Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0 Phone: (519) 528-2922 Toll Free: (800) 407-5846 British Claymasters Richard Little 68 Hanna Rd Toronto, ON M4G 3N1 Phone: (416) 489-9498 Toll Free: (877) 861-8952 britishclaymasters@sympatico.ca www.britishclaymasters.com British Consulate-General Mark Norman 2800 - 777 Bay St Toronto, ON M5G 2G2 Phone: (416) 593-1290 mark.norman@fco.gov.uk www.uktradeinvestcanada.org redone May LT 2017 source book.indd 18 4/19/2017 4:05:12 PM LANDSCAPE TRADES SOURCE BOOK 2019 2019 SOURCE BOOK
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