New Insurance Broker for ADRIC’s Professional Liability Program – BFL CANADA has been appointed as the new insurance broker for ADRIC’s […]

ADRIC Recognizes CAB’s Mediation Training Program ADRIC is proud to announce the formal recognition of the Aga Khan Conciliation and […]

Indigenous Practitioners (IP) Inclusion Initiative Applications Now Open ADRIC is proud to announce the launch of the Indigenous Practitioners (IP) […]

Call for members Join an ADR Committee: Apply Today! We are preparing for an exciting year ahead which will provide […]

Call for Volunteers – ADRIC 2023 Annual National Conference Planning Committee Dear members,  It is my pleasure to invite those of […]

Building the practice of arbitration in Canada On behalf of CanArbWeek Janet Walker, CM  and Hon. Barry Leon (Survey Co-Chairs) […]

Start your year on the right path, with ADRIC’s checklist! RENEWALS: Designations & Membership dues – click on your affiliate for […]

ADRIC is pleased to welcome our new Board Members, Marc Bhalla, Élise Corriveau, Dora Dang and Lisa Munro, each will […]

RFP for Designing the National Introductory Arbitration Course  The ADR Institute of Canada Inc., (ADRIC) has re-issued its request for […]

The ADRIC national conference and pre-conference held in Gatineau this October, was a great success – Thank you to our […]

We are pleased to announce that we will be assessing the new Arbitrators for the Canadian Transportation Agency. The Canadian […]

ADR is being recognized – Honorable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada More than ever, ADR […]

Hosts its 21st Annual Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Cyberweek October 31-November 4, 2022 #ODRCyberweek2022 Free, online & open to the […]

Governance: Conflict of Interest Policy The Governance Committee is pleased to advise that on September 19, 2022, the Board approved […]

World Map of Courts Using Online Dispute Resolution This is a renewed reminder to contribute to and utilize the World […]

ABA DR Tech Speaker Series! 7th September, 2022 / News / By Dr. Frank Fowlie / 3 minutes of reading Dear friends, We […]

New ODR-QAP approved: ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) 19th July 2022 / News / By Liliana Amione / 3 minutes of reading IMI is delighted to […]

NCTDR Fellow David Bilinsky critiques the BC CRT.    

This marketing webinar series will consist of 5 webinars tailored to new and existing ADR practitioners. It furthers ADRIC’s goal […]

The National Center for Technology and Dispute Resolution has issued a paper, Framing the Parameters for Online Dispute Resolution introducing […]

I am delighted to announce the appointment of ADRIC’s new Executive Director, Gary Lacasse. Gary joins our organization bringing his […]

The CEPEJ, via its working group on cyberjustice and AI (CEPEJ-GT-CYBERJUST), decided in 2020 to create a European Cyberjustice Network. […]

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cowan has seen firsthand how contentious small claims cases can get. Self-represented litigants unfamiliar […]

Regional Lionel J. McGowan Award: The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) announces that two outstanding individuals have been chosen to […]

The Ethics of Online Mediation May 12, 2022 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM MT / […]

Dear ADRIC Clients, Committees, Partners and Service Providers, It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Board […]

LAW https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/jr-bill-boosts-online-courts-agenda/5109311.article?utm_source=gazette_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Solicitor+judge+crisis+%7c+HMCTS+urged+to+share+more+data+%7c+Virtual+interviews_07%2f22%2f2021 JR bill boosts online courts agenda By Michael Cross21 July 2021   Powers to require certain types of civil […]

The Second Edition of Online Dispute Resolution – Theory and Practice has been published. Graham Ross, of the UK, one […]

The Department of Justice Canada continues to develop online training courses, professional training materials and Public Legal Education and Information […]

In keeping with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) strategic priorities to ensure transparency, integrity and good governance at every level, […]

Dr. Richard Beifuss was a Chartered Arbitrator and an ADRIC Correspondence Course in Arbitration instructor for many years. He so […]

The Neighbourhood Group (formerly St. Stephen’s Community House) wants to hear from people involved with Community Mediation across Canada. We’d […]

Roger had a 24 year career with Sears Canada in human resources assignments, including Director of Human Resources. As a […]

Regina-based mediator Sara Lambert says one of the benefits of early dispute resolution in family law matters is that it […]

LOS ANGELES – No one is as real as Ice-T and his latest series “The Mediator” shows just how real the legendary […]

We have just learned of the recent passing of Mary Margaret Biedermann, a long-time ADRIO/ADRIC member. She was very active […]

Virtual Forum on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) March 1-2, 2021 10am-1pm & 4pm-7pm (US) EST Join all sessions at http://odr.info/zoom […]

This book is the outcome of two scientific events on technocriticism of technoproducts and on providing a panorama of the […]

Mirèze Philippe is Special Counsel at the ICC International Court of Arbitration that she has joined in 1984.  She is […]

To register: https://cyberspace.muni.cz/programme/special-track-online-dispute-resolution-odr ODR Special Track SPECIAL TRACK: Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Available presentations and instructions how to submit questions […]

Sir Henry Brooke Annual Lecture 2020 Wednesday 25 November 2020, 6:00pm – 7:30pm (GMT) Online event On behalf of the […]

A series of free virtual events; November 17 to 20, 12h00 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17 : The Creation […]

The 22nd annual international ADR Cyberweek will run from November 1 to November 6, 2020. Hosted by the National Center […]

At its most recent meeting, the ODRTF Members discussed that there appears to be a work opportunity to work with […]

Please find the programme of the ODR Track and a number of already available presentations here: https://cyberspace.muni.cz/programme/special-track-online-dispute-resolution-odr You can prepare discussion […]

reposted from: https://www.mediate.com/articles/fowler-personality-test.cfm   by Clare Fowler October 2020 This is a personality test, just for those in the dispute resolution […]

a repost from: https://www.mediate.com/articles/fowler-fatigue-secret.cfm   by Clare Fowler September 2020 FLASHBACK July, 2019: I sit in my car, waiting another ten […]

The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators North America Branch cordially invites you to: THE TECH ADR SUMMIT WEBINAR SERIES —Part of […]

http://odr.info/cyberweek2020/   Welcome to Cyberweek 2020! This will be our 22nd ADR Cyberweek, and we’re confident it is going to […]

Important Announcement  to Chartered and Qualified ARBITRATORS and MEDIATORS Changes to the Continuing Education and Engagement (CEE) Program for 2021 […]

ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) members provide professional Appropriate and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services for clients who have diverse […]

National Lionel J. McGowan Award: The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) announces that Serge Pisapia has been chosen as this […]

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) is the use of technology to settle disputes between parties.  ODR was initially used in commercial […]

You know it the change in culture has arrived when it appears in children’s story books… https://vimeo.com/457804339   Very fun, […]

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resources, platforms, and tools for ODR

The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) and The Canadian Collaborative for Engagement & Conflict Management (CECM) have united on a […]

first-ever American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution Tech Expo from September 14-18, 2020! The Expo will feature a full week of […]

Dear all,   You can see the programme of the online ODR conference I co-organize in the end of November […]

https://wislaw.ch/events/wislaw-4th-annual-online-conference/ On September 24 the WISLAW will be hosting their annual conference online.  There will be a session on ODR: […]

The ODR Bibliography has been updated, and is available at http://odr.info/publications/.   The bibliography is maintained by the National Centre for Technology […]

  February 6, 1951 – July 4, 2020 Like many, Chris Harris became a mediator later in life.  He started […]

The ODR Task Force has reviewed several ODR Platforms as part of its workplan.  One of the platforms which we […]

Zoom has become a widely used communication tool during this time of pandemic home based work and social isolation. Zoom […]

Without need for application by either the opposing party or the proposed witness, Madam Justice Céline Gervais in PC Avocats […]

The Federal Court of Canada has approved the final settlement agreement of a class action lawsuit related to sexual misconduct […]

ADRIC wants to support its members in this time of self-isolation and social distancing as these may be  impacting your […]

Hollywood has a long history of dramatic and Oscar-worthy divorce stories and performances. Just think about some of the award-winning […]

by Elser Lee Archer, C.Med, Member   The ADRIC Government Relations (GR) Committee commenced work in spring 2016. In less […]

Published on L’expert | by Elizabeth Raymer The ADR Institute of Canada has drafted a framework for mediation-arbitration (Med-Arb) processes […]

Published on Law Times News | by Anita Balakrishnan | 22 Jan 2020 Canada’s forthcoming “med-arb” rules are among the […]

The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) announces that Charmaine Panko has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Regional […]

The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) announces that Wendy Hassen has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the National […]

Longstanding arbitrator member Tom Heintzman passed away on October 24, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tom […]

Since December 2015, ADRIC has considered and committed to develop guidelines or a framework for Med-Arb processes.  Since then, ADRIC […]

The Honourable Benjamin J. Greenberg, Q.C., C.Arb passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019. Me. Greenberg was called to the […]

Access to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes such as mediation and arbitration provides families, workplaces, businesses and communities with efficient […]

Earlier in 2018, The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., C.C. became a member of ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO) and […]

The new slate of Directors for 2018-2019 term were confirmed at the ADRIC Board meetings following the ADRIC 2018 AGM […]

William (Bill) Hartnett will receive a special President’s Award for his outstanding and longstanding contributions to the promotion, development and […]

ADRIC Announces National McGowan Award Winner: Scott Siemens

The Honourable Andrea B. Moen has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Regional Lionel J. McGowan Award. This […]

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 […]

Earlier in 2018, The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., C.C. became a member of ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO) and […]

The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) and its seven affiliates have collaborated to make submissions to and participate in the […]

Congratulations to Don Couturier for winning the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) James L. Thistle Q.C. Law Student Essay Contest established […]

International Mediation Roundtable On April 7, 2018 ADRIC’s Executive Director Janet McKay and ADRIC Director Michael Schafler of Dentons Canada […]

Improve your understanding of some effective alternatives to litigation by William Hartnett, Q.C   What is the value of ADR? […]

Education Program Coordinator – ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) 1-2 year contract with possibility of permanent position thereafter   ADRIC […]

Valerie Hazlett Parker is an ADRIO member and holds a C.Med.  Raelene Thomas is a member of ADR Atlantic and […]

By David I. Bristow, QC, LSM, C.Arb Adjudication is somewhat similar to a mandatory arbitration, with new and strict rules […]

Join us on January 25th 2018 from 7-8 pm (EST) to hear Dr. Evan Hoffman, Sr. Associate at the Canadian […]

ASF (Avocats Sans Frontières / Lawyers Without Borders) is looking for a Ugandan or an international mediation expert to conduct […]

The 2018 CPR International Mediation Competition will take place in São Paulo, Brazil on April 17 & 18, 2018.  It […]

ADRIC learned of the passing of Myer Rabin of New Brunswick. Myer had been a member of ADRAI for a […]

St. John’s, NL – October 13, 2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC) will host current and former Supreme […]

The CBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section has established an essay contest related to general topics in ADR. The objectives of […]

Colm Brannigan reviews Ben Hoffman’s latest release, The Violence Vaccine: “…When I first sat down to read it I was […]

Canada’s thought-leading expert in pension and benefits law and mediation, Ari Kaplan, will take to Zoomer Radio to pioneer a […]

Living in close quarters has led to an increase in condo dispute mediation http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/condo-dispute-mediation-1.4124372 Featuring two of our own members: […]

Thierry Beriault, ADRIC’s VP and President-Elect has been recognized as a Distinguished Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators at […]

Law Times has released a video and an article considering the question. Bottom line: be part of a self-regulating body […]

March 20, 2017  Betty Ife was well known in the Family Mediation world – she was President of FMC from […]

Ireland’s Department of Justice and Equality has introduced Mediation Bill 2017

Marketing calls from (561) 235-7624, Ms Flowers: this company offers web listings for several hundreds of dollars and appears to […]

  January 14, 2017. ADRIA member and Q.Med David Peter Vallance was also a Board member for the AFMS. ADRIA […]

In an informal message to roster members, the Office of Resolution Services, AB Justice & Solicitor General announced the passing […]

Mrs. Klein is a Chartered Mediator who recently served as a Citizenship Judge with the Citizenship Commission at Immigration, Refugees […]

Roisin is recovering nicely from the November 7th surgery, but she and her family have and will incur much expense. […]

On October 14, 2016, at ADRIC’s Annual Conference, the Lionel McGowan awards were presented in recognition of leadership and excellence […]

The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) has welcomed the recent judicial appointments announced on October 20, 2016, expressing optimism that […]

Due to scheduled system maintenance the ADR Connect service is temporarily unavailable. If you need assistance finding an ADR professional, […]

Due to scheduled system maintenance the member portal is temporarily unavailable. We look forward to serving you with a new […]

15th annual national event to host leaders in international arbitration, commercial mediation, family law dispute resolution and indigenous matters under […]

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We are pleased to present the Spring/Summer 2016 Canadian Arbitration and Mediation Journal for your reading pleasure.  We hope that […]

Via Vancouver Sun: http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/b-c-launches-first-in-canada-online-tribunal-to-resolve-civil-disputes

http://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-june-22-2016-1.3646853/why-conflict-over-cottage-ownership-is-tearing-families-apart-1.3646954

Registration Now Open ! ADRIC 2016 National Conference & The Global Pound Conference 2 Extraordinary Events! October 13 – 15, […]

Invitation to Apply for the Mediation Roster The ADR Institute of Canada (“ADRIC”) will, on behalf of the NEB, be […]

On May 5, 2016, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the U.S. consumer protection agency, released proposed regulations that would […]

Congratulations to the following members and best wishes for a relaxed and fulfilling retirement! Lynn Bevan, C.Med, Cert.Med IMI David […]

ADRIC Member Richard McLaren, C.Arb has been named to the Order of Canada for his participation in the Major League […]

The following video was shown at ADRIC 2015: Big Sky; Big Ideas in ADR to reveal ADRIC’s new logo and […]

The ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) circulates and posts notices of jobs and opportunities from third parties that may be […]

The ADR Atlantic Institute Lunch & Learn held on October 5, 2015, featured Professor Jennifer Llewellyn, Schulich School of Law […]

On November 2, 2015, the Canadian Bar Association ran a piece on arbitrations involving consumers:   “Mandatory arbitration clauses: How do […]

Call for articles for ADRIC’s prestigious publications: ADR Perspectives – for Corporate Counsel and ADR Users (up to 950 words) […]

ADRIC 2016: ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE Canada’s largest, most prestigious and most important ADR event™   October 12-14, 2016, Toronto Each […]