February 6, 1951 – July 4, 2020 Like many, Chris Harris became a mediator later in life.  He started his training during his retirement in 2011. He attended the ADRIC 2011 conference in Vancouver and every ADRIC conference since.  He was always a delight to see and chat with; always smiling and positive. We […]

ADRIC wants to support its members in this time of self-isolation and social distancing as these may be  impacting your practice, so we are offering a complimentary webinar on ODR (Online Dispute Resolution) and Zoom Videoconferencing; see below. Many of you are already on the Zoom platform via the excellent  ADRIC Group Plan.  Those who […]

Longstanding arbitrator member Tom Heintzman passed away on October 24, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tom was a strong supporter of ADRIC and gave his time to assist on assorted projects.

The Honourable Benjamin J. Greenberg, Q.C., C.Arb passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. Me. Greenberg was called to the Quebec Bar in 1959 and practiced business law. He was an active litigator in Quebec’s civil courts before being appointed as a judge. After serving on the Superior Court of Quebec for more than 22 […]

The new slate of Directors for 2018-2019 term were confirmed at the ADRIC Board meetings following the ADRIC 2018 AGM and conference.  

William (Bill) Hartnett will receive a special President’s Award for his outstanding and longstanding contributions to the promotion, development and use of alternative dispute resolution across Canada.

ADRIC Announces National McGowan Award Winner: Scott Siemens

April 7, 1930 – September 24, 2018 A great loss for the ADR community. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestar/obituary.aspx?n=mary-theresa-satterfield&pid=190321302&fhid=7359 Mary pictured here receiving the 2007 McGowan Award at the ADRIC Conference presented by then President, David McCutcheon.

Earlier in 2018, The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., C.C. became a member of ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO) and ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) and applied for the  Chartered Arbitration designation. ADRIC is pleased to announce that the designation was awarded on September 5, 2018.  We welcome Chief Justice McLachlin to Canada’s preeminent ADR […]

Valerie Hazlett Parker is an ADRIO member and holds a C.Med.  Raelene Thomas is a member of ADR Atlantic and holds a Q.Arb. Learn more Congratulations Valerie and Raelene!