By Blaine Donais LLB, LLM, C.Med, Q.Arb, PHSA, WFA Covid-19 has forced us to reconsider how we mediate and arbitrate. The use of online format for mediation and arbitration has always been seen as nascent, inadequate and at times frustrating for participants and practitioners. Up to the point of Covid 19 many practitioners have shied
ADRIO recommends moving to online video mediations and arbitrations during COVID-19. In these challenging times, ADRIO, supported by ADRIC, is committed to helping its members and the legal community understand how to safely employ online video for dispute resolution. In two new publications, ADRIO addresses the following key questions: Online Video Mediation Online Video Arbitration
ADRIO is seeking an experienced Governance and By-Law Consultant to help with by-law updates, and support the Board to meet learning objectives around current non-profit governance models. Full details of the Request for Proposals are available here. Proposals must be submitted to Judy Shum, Executive Director at ed@adr-ontario.ca by 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 16,
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With #socialdistancing, resolving disputes online is more needed now than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic poses unprecedented challenges to how all kinds of disputes are tackled and resolved. If the rapidly unfolding developments over the past week are indicative of what is to come, particularly in terms of social distancing and shut down of most face-to-face
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to how all kinds of disputes are tackled and resolved. If the rapid developments unfolding over this past week are indicative of what’s to come, particularly in terms of the continuous need for physical distancing, not only will existing disputes be left unresolved, new disputes are bound to
Dear ADRIO Member, As a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO), you are also a member of the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC). According to ADRIC’s General By-Law No.1, its Board of Directors includes one Director who is a member of ADRIO and is elected annually by ADRIO members. This year, the election
Dear ADRIO Member, The election of the Board of Directors for the 2020-2022 term will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020, during the Annual General Meeting. Please consider running for office or nominating other members. The deadline for nominations is Monday, April 20, 2020. To stand for office or nominate a candidate for the Board of Directors, members
Join us on March 12 for our Toronto Pub Night! Enjoy good company and good food while learning about ADRIO membership, services and what we have planned for 2020. Those in attendance will hear from ADRIO Board Directors, Treena Reilkoff and Jennifer Webster on their membership experience. Free Entry | Free Parking | Free Food
On December 5, 2019, ADRIO Staff, Board Directors, and Members gathered to celebrate and honour our President’s Circle Members, and ADRIO STAR Award Recipients. It was a fun and meaningful night of dinner, drinks and networking, with powerful and deeply inspirational speeches by Colm Brannigan and Robyn Jacobson. To view the list of 2018 and