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New Insurance Broker for ADRIC’s Professional Liability Program

Monday May 12th, 2025

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

Upgrades to ADRIC Member Portal and ADR Connect

Tuesday December 10th, 2024
Upgrades to ADRIC Member Portal and ADR Connect ADRIC is moving to the cloud, bringing significant improvements to both the [...]

ADRIC Recognizes CAB’s Mediation Training Program

Wednesday November 20th, 2024

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

Indigenous Practitioners (IP) Inclusion Initiative Applications Now Open

Monday November 18th, 2024

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

Arbitration Developments at ADRIC

Friday March 17th, 2023
Arbitration Developments at ADRIC William Horton Independent Arbitrator article March 17, 2023     ADR Institute of Canada (“ADRIC”) is currently [...]

ADR Institute of Canada Renewal Past Due

Thursday March 16th, 2023
PAST DUE: ADRIC 2023 Membership & Designation Renewal   Dear members, We are writing to inform you that we have not [...]
Join an ADR committee

Join an ADR committee

Wednesday March 15th, 2023

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

Thursday March 9th, 2023

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

Building the practice of arbitration in Canada

Friday February 10th, 2023

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

ADRIC News - January 26, 2023

ADRIC News – January 26, 2023

Thursday January 26th, 2023

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

ADRIO Renewal Instructions

Thursday January 26th, 2023
ADRIO Membership and Designation(s) Renewal Instructions   STEPS TO RENEW: MEMBERSHIP Login: https://adr-ontario.ca/member-online-profile-update/ DESIGNATION Proceed to your Member Portal: https://mbr.adric.ca/adrio [...]

ADRIA Renewal Instructions

Thursday January 26th, 2023
ADRIA Membership and Designation(s) Renewal Instructions   STEPS TO RENEW: MEMBERSHIP Login: https://www.adralberta.com/wp-login.php DESIGNATION Proceed to your Member Portal: https://mbr.adric.ca/adria [...]

ADRAI Renewal Instructions

Thursday January 26th, 2023
ADRAI Membership and Designation(s) Renewal Instructions   STEPS TO RENEW: Proceed to your Member Portal:  https://www.adratlantic.ca/ADRAtlantic/ Username is your e-mail [...]

ADRBC Renewal Instructions

Thursday January 26th, 2023
ADRBC Membership and Designation(s) Renewal Instructions   STEPS TO RENEW: Proceed to your Member Portal: Mbr.ADRIC.ca/adrbc/dues Username is your e-mail [...]

IMAQ Renewal Instructions

Thursday January 26th, 2023
IMAQ Membership and Designation(s) Renewal Instructions   STEPS TO RENEW: Proceed to your Member Portal:  https://mbr.adric.ca/imaq Username is your e-mail [...]

ADRSK Renewal Instructions

Thursday January 26th, 2023
ADRSK Membership and Designation(s) Renewal Instructions   STEPS TO RENEW: Proceed to your Member Portal:  https://mbr.adric.ca/adrsk Username is your e-mail [...]

ADRIM Renewal Instructions

Thursday January 26th, 2023
ADRIM Membership and Designation(s) Renewal Instructions   STEPS TO RENEW: Proceed to your Member Portal:  https://mbr.adric.ca/adrim Username is your e-mail [...]

22nd International ODR Forum 2023 | Registrations are live!

Tuesday January 10th, 2023
22nd International ODR Forum 2023 | Registrations are live! Hi All, On 17 and 18 March next year the global [...]

The Online Dispute Resolution Master Class

Friday January 6th, 2023
The Online Dispute Resolution Master Class Join the Godfather of ODR, Colin Rule, for a dynamic five week intensive course [...]
2022-2023 new Board members

2022-2023 new Board members

Thursday December 22nd, 2022

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

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Designing the National Introductory Arbitration Course (NIAC)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Designing the National Introductory Arbitration Course (NIAC)

Tuesday December 13th, 2022

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

Newsletter 11.30.2022

Newsletter 11.30.2022

Thursday December 1st, 2022

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

ADRIC in collaboration with the Canadian Transportation Agency

ADRIC in collaboration with the Canadian Transportation Agency

Thursday November 24th, 2022

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

ADR is being recognized – Honorable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

Thursday November 24th, 2022

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

NCTDR – 21st Annual Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Cyberweek

Monday October 31st, 2022

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

Tuesday October 4th, 2022

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

Friday September 30th, 2022

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!

Wednesday September 7th, 2022

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

ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) is approved as an IMI Online Mediator granting organization

Tuesday July 19th, 2022

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

BC Civil Resolution Tribunal Critiqued

Tuesday May 24th, 2022

NCTDR Fellow David Bilinsky critiques the BC CRT.    

Marketing Webinar Series: How to Launch and Build a Thriving ADR Practice

Friday May 13th, 2022

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

Updated ODR Standards and a new ODR Framework from the NCTDR

Wednesday May 11th, 2022

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

ADRIC's New Executive Director, Gary Lacasse

ADRIC’s New Executive Director, Gary Lacasse

Wednesday March 30th, 2022

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

Official launching of the European Cyberjustice Network of the CEPEJ

Sunday January 16th, 2022

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

ODR promises to increase access to justice, but challenges remain

Wednesday January 12th, 2022

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

ADRIC Announces 2021 McGowan Excellence in ADR Award Winners

Wednesday October 27th, 2021

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

NAFCM webinar on Ethics of Online Mediation (National Association for Community Mediation)

Monday October 25th, 2021

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

Leadership Transition Announcement / Changement organisationnel

Wednesday September 1st, 2021

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

British Law Journal Article on ODR

Friday July 23rd, 2021

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 […]

NEW BOOK ON ODR

Friday July 16th, 2021

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

Update: Justice Canada Online Courses and Resources on Federal Family Law / Mise à jour : Cours en ligne de Justice Canada et ressources sur le droit fédéral en matière de droit de la famille

Friday June 18th, 2021

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

Commonwealth Games Federation launch new Ethics Commission

Wednesday April 21st, 2021

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

Richard Beifuss, P.Eng, Ph.D, C.Arb

Monday April 12th, 2021

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

Community Mediation – Reaching Out

Monday March 8th, 2021

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

Roger Alton, C.H.R.P., C.Med, August 29, 1948 – February 10, 2021

Monday March 8th, 2021

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

Mediator hopes mandatory early dispute resolution in family law matters will lead to `better outcomes’

Saturday March 6th, 2021

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

New TV Show – The Mediator

Friday February 26th, 2021

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

Mary Margaret Biedermann

Thursday February 25th, 2021

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) Agenda

Wednesday February 24th, 2021

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 […]

AI and Law: A Critical Overview

Friday January 29th, 2021

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

New Book has chapters on ODR and Blockchain

Thursday December 3rd, 2020

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

Reminder, online conference on ODR next week!!!!

Friday November 20th, 2020

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 […]

Online Lecture by Richard Susskind – The Future of Courts

Friday November 20th, 2020

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

2020 SAINT PAUL ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM ON INFORMAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Sunday November 15th, 2020

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

Cyberweek 2020 Starts TODAY!!!!

Monday November 2nd, 2020

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

An interesting self employment concept

Monday October 26th, 2020

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

Cyberspace conference 26-30 November 2020

Thursday October 22nd, 2020

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 […]

Because Mediators Deserve a Personality Test Too

Monday October 19th, 2020

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 […]

Zoom Fatigue Uncovers Mediators’ Secret Weapon

Monday October 19th, 2020

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 TECH ADR SUMMIT WEBINAR SERIES

Saturday October 17th, 2020

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

Cyberweek 2020

Saturday October 17th, 2020

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 for ADRIC Designation Holders re CEE Program

Thursday October 15th, 2020

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

Dispute Resolution Professionals Explore Working with Diverse Client Backgrounds

Friday October 9th, 2020

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

ADRIC Announces 2020 McGowan Excellence in ADR Award Winners

Wednesday October 7th, 2020

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

Online Dispute Resolution in the United States

Tuesday October 6th, 2020

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

Hear five chief justices read Goodnight Status Quo

Tuesday October 6th, 2020

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

Helpful Virtual Mediation and Arbitration Guides

Tuesday September 29th, 2020

helpful tips and resources for virtual meetings

ODRTF posts ODR Resource Library and list of ODR Tools and Platforms

Monday September 28th, 2020

resources, platforms, and tools for ODR

ODR – A Practical Program for Practitioners

Friday September 4th, 2020

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

ABA Dispute Resolution Tech Expo

Friday September 4th, 2020

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

Online ODR conference in November: programme available online

Friday September 4th, 2020

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

Women in Sports Law Online Conference features ODR session

Friday August 28th, 2020

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: […]

ODR Bibliography updated

Friday August 28th, 2020

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

Chris Harris 1951 – 2020

Thursday August 20th, 2020

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

Med-Arb Workshop

Tuesday August 18th, 2020
Med-Arb Workshop (Presented Online) Med-Arb is becoming an increasingly popular way to resolve disputes. It can be designed to resolve [...]

ODR Platform membership on sale

Tuesday July 21st, 2020

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

Helpful Zoom Blogs

Wednesday July 8th, 2020

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

Trial judge quashes subpoena issued to mediator – Article by Daniel Urbas

Friday June 26th, 2020

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

Job Posting- Assessors, Canadian Armed Forces/department Of National Defence Class Action Settlement

Monday June 8th, 2020

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

ADRIC offers free webinar to assist members in time of social distancing: Options for Online Dispute Resolution: An Introduction to Using Zoom

Thursday March 19th, 2020

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

And the Oscar Goes to…

Thursday March 12th, 2020

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

Update from the ADRIC Government Relations Committee

Sunday February 9th, 2020

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

The Med-Arb Option

Friday January 24th, 2020

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

Canada is among the first countries to release guidelines for combining mediation and arbitration

Friday January 24th, 2020

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

ADRIC Announces Regional McGowan Award Winner: Charmaine Panko

Wednesday October 30th, 2019

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

ADRIC Announces National McGowan Award Winner for 2019: Wendy Hassen

Monday October 28th, 2019

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

Thomas G. Heintzman, O.C., Q.C., FCIArb – 1941-2019

Monday October 28th, 2019

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

ADR Institute of Canada to Launch New Rules, Designation and Templates for “Med-Arb”

Friday June 21st, 2019

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

Friday June 7th, 2019

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

ADR Institute of Canada and Regional Affiliates Enter into New Agreement

Friday March 29th, 2019

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

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin awarded Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb) designation

Saturday February 23rd, 2019

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

ADRIC Announces New 2018-2019 Board of Directors

Saturday December 1st, 2018

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

William (Bill) Hartnett receives special ADRIC President’s Award on his resignation from Board

Saturday December 1st, 2018

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

Saturday December 1st, 2018

ADRIC Announces National McGowan Award Winner: Scott Siemens

ADRIC Announces Regional McGowan Award Winner: The Honourable Andrea B. Moen

Wednesday October 24th, 2018

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

Mary Satterfield – ADR Icon

Monday October 1st, 2018

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 […]

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin awarded Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb) designation

Wednesday September 5th, 2018

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

ADRIC President Thierry Bériault interviewed during 2018 ADRBC Symposium

Wednesday August 8th, 2018
https://youtu.be/8k5dnzfQec0

ADRIC Responds to Recent Canadian Transportation Agency Consultations

Thursday July 5th, 2018

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

Don Couturier Wins the ADR James L. Thistle Q.C. Law Student Essay Contest!

Wednesday June 13th, 2018

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

International Mediation Roundtable

Wednesday April 18th, 2018

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

Tuesday April 17th, 2018

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

Job Opportunity: ADRIC Education Program Coordinator

Thursday March 29th, 2018

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

Government of Canada appoints two ADRIC members to the Social Security Tribunal

Friday February 2nd, 2018

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

Adjudication under Ontario’s new Construction Act

Thursday December 14th, 2017

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

Keeping the Peace: Lessons in Community-Police Mediation (Webinar)

Friday December 8th, 2017

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

ASF is looking for a Ugandan or an international mediation expert

Friday December 8th, 2017

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

2018 CPR International Mediation Competition

Wednesday December 6th, 2017

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

Passing of Myer Rabin

Thursday November 23rd, 2017

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

Dispute Resolution Professionals to Discuss Access to Justice in Canada

Friday October 13th, 2017

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

James L. Thistle Q.C. Law Student Essay Contest

Tuesday October 3rd, 2017

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

ADRIC Book Review – The Violence Vaccine

Thursday August 10th, 2017

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

One Step Closer to Resolution: “Family On Air with Ari Kaplan” to Launch 13 Episode Season on Zoomer Radio

Wednesday May 24th, 2017

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

CBC News: Condo problems – mediators can help

Wednesday May 24th, 2017

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: […]

ADRIC President-Elect recognized at IAM Conference

Tuesday May 2nd, 2017

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

Should mediators be regulated? Bottom line: be part of a self-regulating body and carry a professional designation.

Tuesday April 18th, 2017

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

In Memoriam: Betty Ife

Wednesday April 12th, 2017

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

Ireland has introduced Mediation Bill

Thursday March 16th, 2017

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

Calls from “Ms Flowers”

Thursday March 2nd, 2017

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

In Memoriam: David Peter Vallance

Wednesday February 1st, 2017

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

Camilla Witt, QC: 2011 Regional McGowan Award Recipient in our thoughts.

Tuesday December 6th, 2016

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

ADRIO/ADRIC Member Ruth Klein Appointed to Social Security Tribunal

Tuesday December 6th, 2016

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

Well-known former ADRIO director and member Colm Brannigan successful in appeal for liver donation for his daughter, Roisin.

Thursday December 1st, 2016

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

2016 Lionel McGowan Awards

Tuesday November 8th, 2016

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

ADRIC Expresses “Optimism” After Recent Judicial Appointments

Tuesday October 25th, 2016

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

Notice – ADR Connect temporarily unavailable

Tuesday October 18th, 2016

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

Notice – Member Portal temporarily unavailable

Tuesday October 18th, 2016

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

Alternative Dispute Resolution Professionals Set to Gather for ADRIC Conference 2016 in Toronto

Sunday September 25th, 2016

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

via SIRC – “An invitation to the 2016 Public Meeting of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada”

Thursday September 1st, 2016

http://sirc.ca/news/invitation-2016-public-meeting-sport-dispute-resolution-centre-canada

Canadian Arbitration and Mediation Journal - Spring/Summer 2016

Canadian Arbitration and Mediation Journal – Spring/Summer 2016

Thursday August 11th, 2016

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

B.C. launches first-in-Canada online tribunal to resolve civil disputes

Monday July 18th, 2016

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

ADRIO-ADRIC's own Barbara Benoliel with Anna Maria Tremonti discusses the succession of the family cottage.

ADRIO-ADRIC’s own Barbara Benoliel with Anna Maria Tremonti discusses the succession of the family cottage.

Monday June 27th, 2016

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 opens for ADRIC 2016 National Conference and the only Canadian Edition of the IMI Global Pound Conference Series

Registration opens for ADRIC 2016 National Conference and the only Canadian Edition of the IMI Global Pound Conference Series

Tuesday June 7th, 2016

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

New Cross-Canada Mediator Roster for National Energy Board (“NEB”)

New Cross-Canada Mediator Roster for National Energy Board (“NEB”)

Friday June 3rd, 2016

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

U.S. Consumer Bureau Proposes End to Mandatory Arbitration

Thursday May 5th, 2016

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

Retired Members

Tuesday January 19th, 2016

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 named to Order of Canada

Monday January 4th, 2016

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

ADRIC Milestones Video

ADRIC Milestones Video

Wednesday November 25th, 2015

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

Opportunity in Uganda: Senior Conflict Resolution Officer

Opportunity in Uganda: Senior Conflict Resolution Officer

Wednesday November 18th, 2015

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

The Dalhousie Dentistry School: A Restorative Justice Case Study.

The Dalhousie Dentistry School: A Restorative Justice Case Study.

Friday November 13th, 2015

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

ADRIC's New Logo

ADRIC’s New Logo

Wednesday November 11th, 2015

ADR Institute of Canada Inc. Responds to Consumer Arbitration Criticism

Friday November 6th, 2015

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

Call for Papers

Call for Papers

Thursday October 29th, 2015

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

ADRIC Arbitration Rules Video

Thursday October 29th, 2015
Call for Speakers and Sponsors for #ADRIC2016!

Call for Speakers and Sponsors for #ADRIC2016!

Thursday October 1st, 2015

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

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