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Solis Canada Inc. v. Canadian Structural & Mechanical Ltd.

Executive Summary: Key Legal and Evidentiary Issues

  • Solis Canada Inc. moved for leave to judicially review a corrected adjudication decision and order.
     
  • Adjudicator Paul D. Blundy issued the corrected decision on March 27, 2026.
     
  • ODACC certified that decision on April 1, 2026.
     
  • A three-judge Divisional Court panel — Matheson, Koehnen, and Schreck JJ. — heard the motion.
     
  • Counsel for both parties proceeded by way of an in-writing hearing.
     
  • Judges dismissed the motion and ordered costs of $5,000, all inclusive, to the respondent.
     


Facts of the case

Solis Canada Inc., as moving party, brought a motion for leave to judicially review the corrected decision and order of Adjudicator Paul D. Blundy, dated March 27, 2026. ODACC certified that decision on April 1, 2026. Canadian Structural & Mechanical Ltd. responded to the motion. Counsel for Solis Canada Inc. were Matthew DiBerardino and Jacob Jones; counsel for Canadian Structural & Mechanical Ltd. were Karen Groulx, Derek Kim, and Dragana Cerovina. The matter came before a three-judge panel of the Divisional Court — Matheson, Koehnen, and Schreck JJ. — and was heard in writing.

Policy and legislative provisions at issue

The endorsement does not identify or quote any specific statutory provisions, regulations, or policy terms underlying the motion.

Reasoning and analysis

The endorsement is a single-paragraph disposition and does not set out the panel's reasoning or analysis in support of its decision.

Ruling and overall outcome

The Divisional Court dismissed Solis Canada Inc.'s motion for leave to judicially review the corrected decision and order of Adjudicator Paul D. Blundy. Canadian Structural & Mechanical Ltd., as respondent, was the successful party and was awarded costs of $5,000, all inclusive. The endorsement was released on August 14, 2026.

Solis Canada Inc.
Law Firm / Organization
Glaholt Bowles LLP
Canadian Structural & Mechanical Ltd.
Law Firm / Organization
Dentons Canada LLP
Ontario Superior Court of Justice - Divisional Court
290/26 ML
Construction law
$ 5,000
Respondent