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
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
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
Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution Practitioners Wishing you a warm Spring greeting from ADRIO! As I write to you, our staff team at ADRIO is preparing for a second quarter buzzing with exciting activities, events, and projects to support you at the highest level on your career pathway. We are heavily invested in the
This blog post is written by Blaine Donais, President and Founder of Workplace Fairness International (WFI). ADRIO is collaborating with WFI for an eighth year in a row to offer the Advanced Workplace Restoration and Workplace Fairness Assessments program (Fall 2025) This is a popular program for experienced ADR practitioners, senior government employees, HR professionals
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
This article is written for users of ADR services. This post is written by Khalil Mechantaf, a dual qualified and bilingual dispute resolution lawyer. He frequently acts on national and international commercial and construction arbitrations, as well as other ADR methods, including mediation and adjudication. In the complex world of business, disputes are often inevitable.
This post is written by Mary Korica, an independent writer, speechwriter and editor with a long-standing interest in dispute resolution. She can be reached through marykorica.com Guest Speakers: Regina Odofle Thompson, Mediator, Trainer; Natalie Armstrong-Motin, Mediator, Arbitrator, Consultant; Terry O’Brien, Mediator; Cheryl Gaster, Human Rights Lawyer (Retired), Mediator, Trainer and Conflict Management Coach; and Claude Freeman, Mediator and
This post is written by Kerri Salata, a lawyer, ethics, and compliance professional who advises companies on how to meet their legal and regulatory requirements using creative, design-driven strategies. She is the Founder of Kerri A. Salata, Legal Professional Corporation, and also holds the position of CEO at Comply With Me, a Compliance Consultancy Firm
Dear ADRIO Members and ADR Enthusiasts, I trust that you are all doing well during this summer season! Thank you to all of you who were able to join us for our 39th Annual General Meeting of the ADR Institute of Ontario Inc, online and for those of you who were able to send in