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The Contractor Lien Waiver is a fundamental document in Canadian construction law, used to manage risk and ensure smooth payment processes in construction projects. It is typically required when contractors or subcontractors receive payment for completed work, either as progress payments or final payment. The document serves multiple purposes: it protects property owners from double payment claims, provides contractors with a standardized way to acknowledge payment receipt, and helps maintain clear payment records. The waiver must comply with specific provincial legislation, as construction lien laws vary across Canadian jurisdictions. Different forms of the waiver exist, including conditional (pending payment) and unconditional (after payment received) versions, and they may need to address statutory holdback requirements specific to each province.
