Ontario’s 2026 Construction Act amendments are changing the rules for bonding capacity. From faster resolution of labour and material bond disputes to annual holdback releases and tighter proper-invoice timelines, the new regulations are improving contractor cash flow and accelerating capacity recycling. In this post, Edwin Little breaks down the three key changes, explains how they affect underwriting and working capital, and outlines the steps contractors should take before their next bond renewal to avoid bidding under their true capacity.