Please do not mail your applications to our head office. Please email your application to membership@adr-ontario.ca 

1. What is a Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb) designation?

The C.Arb Or Chartered Arbitrator designation is Canada’s only official designation for practising Arbitrators. Please click here for a more complete description of the requirements can be found.

2. Are there prerequisites?

The applicant must be a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario™ (or any other regional association).

There are extensive training and experience requirements which you should review before applying.

3. Where do I get the C.Arb Application Form?

The C.Arb application form is linked below.

4. Is there a fee for the C.Arb application?

Yes, the Application Fee is $500.00 (plus HST). This covers the costs of administering the accreditation process. This is a one-time application fee.

5. Is there an ongoing cost?

There is an annual fee to maintain your C.Arb designation. The national organization bills you every year. You must also remain a member in good standing with the ADR Institute of Ontario™ to retain this designation.

6. How do I apply?

Forward your completed application form, and payment along with any attachments necessary to verify the courses you have taken and the work you have done (think of it as marketing yourself to the accreditation committee), to:

Please do not mail your applications to our head office. Please email your application to membership@adr-ontario.ca 

View C.Arb Application Form

View C.Arb Criteria