The ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO) is currently seeking a full time Administration and Community Outreach Coordinator. This role is responsible for coordinating administrative processes at ADRIO that will support growth in membership, program engagement, and administrative efficiency. For instructions on how to apply, view the full job posting. Deadline for applications: 5pm on August
This book review is written by Colm Brannigan, a Chartered mediator, arbitrator, med-arbitrator, and trainer. Mediation at its core is about story telling. Reel Mediation uses film to create a practical entry point for discussing how people experience conflict, how power and emotion affect communication, and why process choices matter. Film gives us stories about
Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution Practitioners I trust that you are all enjoying this summer season! Thank you to all of you who joined us for the 41st annual Professional Development conference and Annual General Meeting, two successful events! Congratulations to our newly elected Board of Directors, Peter Bruer, Jeff Donnelly, Douglas Macdonald, Rosanna Macri, Carine Midy, Dayana Romero! Congratulations to the appointed Executive
This post is written by Jason Dykstra, a chartered mediator, educator, and published author. He helps individuals and groups get comfortable being uncomfortable, working with them through conflict, leadership and grief. On June 3, Cinnie Noble, headline speaker for ADRIO’s 41st conference, stood in front of a packed room and admitted that, after all her
This book review is written by Colm Brannigan, a Chartered mediator, arbitrator, med-arbitrator, and trainer. He has worked in condominium ADR for more than 20 years. With ADRIO having recently set up a roster of condominium mediators, there is a clear need for resources to help neutrals understand the environment in which these disputes arise
Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution Practitioners Spring greetings from ADRIO! At ADRIO we are excited to celebrate all of the amazing activities, events, and projects happening and to share all of the upcoming initatives aligned with supporting you on your ADR journey. We have entered into year 2 of the ADRIO operational plan to achieve ADRIO’s strategic priorities over the next 3 years. ADRIO will continue to invest in the following 3 pillars to provide exceptional
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
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.
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
Dear ADRIO Members and Dispute Resolution (DR) Practitioners, I trust that you are all enjoying this summer season! It is with deep gratitude that thank all of you who were able to join us for our 40th Annual General Meeting of the ADR Institute of Ontario Inc, online and for those of you who were