You are already behind by waiting so long. You should read the link here, hopefully you have something recent.
https://albertacourts.ca/cj/areas-of...before-you-sue
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For debt claims, such as breach of contract, unpaid loans, damage deposits and rent owing, the time limit is generally two years from the time the debt began. An exception to this rule exists: if the defendant has acknowledged in writing that the debt is still owing, or if a partial payment has been made, the two-year limit starts when the debt was last acknowledged or partially paid.
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As for actual suing, is it worth your time, i.e. how much is the money you are going to receive back if you get a full judgement? That depends entirely on you. What may be a slam dunk breach of contract case may not necessarily be so. Even if you have a judgment, can you collect? Individual vs corporation makes a difference.
In your case it may be worthwhile. Frankly I find a lot of BS like what you experienced occurs because people are too scared or unwilling to take the legal step, allowing businesses and individuals to act this way. Do expect a fight however if the contractor has no intentions to pay.