b'BENCHMARKSA judge may also make an order for costs of the application as deemed just.CASELAW Ultimately, demands for informationWhile few Canadian courts have considered the impact of statutory rightsunder the BLA should be consideredto information under lien legislation, a handful of noteworthy principles can bewhen such information may prove useful,drawn from Ontario caselaw.The Ontario Court of Appeal has heldand taken seriously when received. that lien legislation necessitates a spirit of disclosure between parties to the construction pyramid (Sunview Doors Limited v. Pappas, 2010ONCA 198).In line with this spirit of disclosure,the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has cautioned parties against treating statutory demands for information cavalierly at the risk of substantial court costs awards (Epoxy Flooring & Painting Inc. v. Gillam Group Inc., 2019 ONSC 4726). Finally, the Ontario SuperiorCourt of Justice has also held that confidentiality provisions and claims of settlement privilege over desired information cannot displace statutory disclosure obligations provided for by lien legislation (Comstock Canada Ltd. v. Durr Systems Inc., 85 OR (3d) 355 (ONSC)). Ultimately, demands for information under the BLA should be considered when such information may prove useful, and taken seriously when received. For more information, contact one of the authors or a member of the MLT Aikins Construction & Infrastructure Group. Note: This article is of a general nature only and is not exhaustive of all possible legal rights or remedies. In addition, laws may change over time and should be interpreted only in the context of particular circumstances such that these materials are not intended to be relied upon or taken as legal advice or opinion. Readers should consult a legal professional for specific advice in any particular situation.Issue 4 | Winter Edition | 2025 BUILD MANITOBA 25'