"After delivering equipment, labour, materials and other services to complete the project, the contractors alleged they're still owed about $83 million for their work, according to a statement of claim filed in March 2025 at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The contractors alleged the city breached its contract by not paying."
"The city says the requested amounts are expressly denied, are exaggerated, excessive and remote and are, in whole or in part, the result of the actions or omissions of BAJV or persons other than the City."
"The contractors are also seeking at least $8.9 million for additional labour and materials costs tied to delays they say are caused by the city or parties it's legally responsible for. City seeking $8M in damages due to delays In its statement of defence, the city says the work was completed nearly three years behind schedule."
The joint venture of Atlas Corporation and Buttcon Ltd. was contracted for $92 million to construct the five-storey St. Lawrence Market North Building, which opened in 2024. The contractors claim the city owes approximately $83 million for delivered equipment, labour, materials, and services, alleging breach of contract. They also seek an additional $8.9 million for costs related to delays they attribute to the city. Toronto denies owing any debt, characterizing the claims as exaggerated and excessive, and attributes delays to contractor actions or external factors. The city is countersuing for at least $8 million in damages, asserting the project was completed nearly three years behind schedule. No allegations have been proven in court, and the city's general government committee will discuss the lawsuit confidentially.
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