Arbitration – The ADR Institute of Ontario

The Case for Canadian Arbitration in a Diversifying Trade Landscape

January 15, 2026eventsBlogADR, ADRIO, Arbitration, Canadian, Khalil Mechantaf, Trade

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

January 15, 2026adminUpdatesADR, ADRIO, Arbitration, conflict management, HR, Leadership, Mediation, ontario

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

October 16, 2025eventsBlogADR, ADRIO, Arbitration, benmor, steve

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,

A Strong Wrap-Up to 2025

October 9, 2025adminUpdatesADR, ADRIO, Arbitration, conflict management, Facilitation, Mediation, ontario

Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution (DR) Practitioners I hope you are all well as you welcome in the Autumn season! Over the last 3 months, ADRIO has had a full schedule of exciting events and activities. We are looking forward to a focused last quarter to end the year off with much to celebrate.

AI Is Transforming Divorce Mediation and Arbitration

August 18, 2025adminBlogADR, AI, Arbitration, Divorce, Mediation, Steve Benmor

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

Beyond the Courtroom – How Technology is Transforming Dispute Resolution

March 10, 2025eventsBlogADR, AI, Arbitration, Mediation, ontario, Technology

This post is written by Sukhman Singh Sandhu, Founder of Sukh Law in Ontario. Sukhman merges real estate and commercial law expertise with modern mediation strategies to resolve conflicts for diverse clients through innovation and client-centered advocacy. The traditional image of dispute resolution often involves a formal courtroom setting, with lawyers, judges, and a rigid process.

Guiding Intentions for the New Year

January 15, 2025adminUpdatesADR Institute of Ontario, ADRIO, Arbitration, Canada, conflict management, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, ontario

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

Unlocking the Potential of Mediation in Construction and Insurance Disputes

December 11, 2024adminBlogADR, ADRIO, Arbitration, Construction, Insurance, Khalil Mechantaf, Mediation

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.

Building Your Practice – Getting the Phone to Ring, and What to Say When it Does

October 29, 2024adminBlogADR, Arbitration, Business Development, Client retention, Marketing, Mediation, Mike MacConnell

This post is written by Mike MacConnell (QMed, AccFM, AccIM), a family mediator and communication coach, former ADR Professor at Humber College, and author of The Yoga of Divorce. He founded Reflective Mediation in 2013, one of Google’s highest ranked family mediation services. I opened my family mediation practice just over 10 years ago (2013).

Thank you to everyone who made our 39th Annual Conference a success

June 12, 2024eventsUpdatesADR, ADRIO, AI, Arbitration, Conference, Conflict Coaching, conflict management, Dispute Resolution, Emotional Intelligence, Facilitation, Healthcare, HR, Justice, Mediation, ontario, Workplace

Our 39th Annual Professional Development Conference, “The Evolving Demand for ADR,” was a huge success! We wanted this conference program to be propulsive, forward-thinking, and even a little bit provocative. We wanted to showcase some of the most punctuated topics in the ADR Landscape today and bring on board speakers who have specialized in those