BondPath curates information from surety associations, government bodies, and industry leaders for additional support. These materials are provided for general information and context.

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​​Guides, Tools and Checklists

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Surety Scorecard

Download our surety scorecard to understand how sureties evaluate bonding

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Bid Security Checklist 

Download our bid security checklist for your project management team

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Surety-Compliant Payment Checklist

Download our payment checklist to and reduce the risk of disputes, liens, adjudication, and adverse bonding outcomes​

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Construction Lien Prompt-Payment Comparison by Province

Download a simple comparison table by province as a quick reference for prompt payment compliance

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Simple Cash Flow Model

Download a simple project cash flow model in Excel for estimators or project managers including a dispute scenario tab

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ARCANA Alberta 

Download the user guide for construction adjudication

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Reports and Case Studies

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Canadian Center for Economic Analysis - Report

2025 Research report from CCEA on the economic and social benefits of surety bonding

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Canadian Legal Information Institute - Case Study

VanMar Constructors ON 1028 Inc. v Travelers Insurance Company of Canada

Suit limitation periods in surety bond claims January 12, 2026 by Richard Yehia, Amir Ghoreshi — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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​Industry Associations

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Surety Association of Canada
Canada’s national surety authority, offering clear explanations of bonding fundamentals, claims processes, and how sureties evaluate contractors.

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Canadian Construction Association (CCA)
National construction industry guidance, including standard contracts, best practices, and sector insights relevant to bonded work.

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Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC)

Standardized forms commonly used in construction contracts

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Industry Resources

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Government of Alberta – Prompt Payment Rules
Overview of Alberta’s prompt payment timelines and statutory obligations that directly affect contractor cash flow.

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ARCANA – Construction Prompt Payment Adjudication
Information on adjudication as a fast-track dispute resolution mechanism for construction projects.

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British Columbia Construction Association - Prompt Payment Act

Overview of the construction prompt payment act in BC.

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Government of Northwest Territories - Builders' Lien Act effective September 1, 2025

Replaces Mechanics Lien Act as a modern framework in alignment with practices in other jurisdictions

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​Surety Company Resources

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Travelers – Construction Surety Overview
Numerous resources and articles from cash flow to understanding the three parties in a surety contract

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Western Surety – Contract Surety Information and Forms
Bonding information and reference materials, including commonly used surety forms.

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​Disclaimer

External links are provided for general informational purposes only. BondPath does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content of third-party websites. Tools, checklists, and reference materials are intended as general guidance only and do not replace applicable contracts, legislation, or professional advice. Information on this site does not constitute legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice. Bonding availability, terms, and outcomes are subject to underwriting review and the specific facts and circumstances of each submission.