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

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

(Updated) The Civil Rules Review (CRR) Phase 2

Dear ADRIO Members,  The Civil Rules Review (CRR) Phase 2 Consultation Paper is available for review. This initiative, launched by Attorney General Doug Downey and Superior Court Chief Justice Geoffrey B. Morawetz, aims to reform Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure to make civil proceedings more efficient, affordable, and accessible.  The consultation period is open until

Guiding Intentions for the New Year

Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution Practitioners  Happy New Year! Wishing you a healthy and happy 2025!  We ended 2024 on a high note with our exciting annual member appreciation event!   I want to congratulate all of our inductees to the ADRIO President’s Circle for 2024. ADRIO’s President’s Circle members are honoured for their commitment

Designations and Membership – Executive Director’s Message

Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution Professionals, I trust that you are all doing well during this Autumn season! It has been a busy season buzzing with many excellent activities here at ADRIO which include the 2024 strategic planning sessions, professional development sessions, membership support, and participating in the 50th Annual ADRIC AGM and Conference