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Call for Nominations – ADRIC Board

Please note: This is the call for nominations for the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC)’s board of directors. For the call for nominations for the  Ontario (ADRIO) board of directors, please visit this page. Dear ADRIO Members,  As a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO), you are also a member of the ADR

Call for Nominations – ADRIO Board of Directors

Dear ADRIO Members,   We are writing to encourage you to stand for election for the ADRIO Board of Directors.  Members applying for nomination as a candidate for election to the Board of Directors pursuant to ADRIO’s By-Law No. 1, Section 2.8 should note the following:  – The 2026-2027 Board of Directors will be comprised of eleven Directors.  – At the

The Case for Canadian Arbitration in a Diversifying Trade Landscape

This post is written by Khalil Mechantaf, Q.Arb, an international arbitration lawyer with DWG Group (Ontario) LLP, based in Toronto. As the federal government diversifies Canada’s trading relationships beyond traditional partners and actively pursues deeper commercial ties in strategic markets, a parallel and essential opportunity is emerging to supercharge Canada’s international arbitration landscape as the go-to arbitral jurisdiction for disputes

2026, with Purpose and Passion

Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution Practitioners  Happy New Year! Wishing you a healthy, happy and successful 2026!  We ended 2025 on a high note with our exciting annual member appreciation event!  I want to congratulate the three longest standing members of ADRIO Richard McLaren, Harvey Kirsh, and David Atlin. These members were honoured for their commitment of 38 to 47 years of

The Importance of Sensitivity in Writing Arbitration Awards

This post is written by Steve Benmor, B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law), C.S., the founder and principal lawyer of Benmor Family Law Group, and a Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator. He can be reached at steve@benmor.com As the legal profession evolves, so too must the language we use to capture written judgments. As a Family Mediator/Arbitrator,

Verify Identity: Why Mediators and Arbitrators Must Ask for Photo ID

This post is written by Donald Bisson, a mediator and arbitrator with Northern Dispute Resolution Chambers Inc., and a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario. In an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, dispute resolution professionals must remain vigilant in protecting the integrity of their practice and ensuring client accountability. One crucial but often overlooked

AI Is Transforming Divorce Mediation and Arbitration  

This post is written by Steve Benmor, B.Sc., LL.B., LL.M. (Family Law), C.S., the founder and principal lawyer of Benmor Family Law Group, and a Divorce Mediator, Arbitrator and Parenting Coordinator. He can be reached at steve@benmor.com The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked discussions across various industries; the discussions have included AI’s  potential role in

Thank You #ADRIO2025 Speakers and Sponsors!

We wrapped up our 40th Annual Professional Development Conference on June 6th. Session after session, it was a flood of valuable insights, practical wisdom, and great dialogue! Thank you to our sponsors: BFL Canada; Health Plus Insurance; Lightstone Academy for Conflict Resolution; Kompass Professional Development; Workplace Fairness International; and Stitt Feld Handy Group. Immense gratitude