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ADRIC and its partner, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), have developed a Model Framework for Construction Adjudication across Canada to set the standard for the management and administration of this new field of ADR in Canada. The ADRIC-RICS Model Framework provides comprehensive guidance for all jurisdictions in Canada to achieve an ADR system that will … The post ADRIC-RICS Canada Adjudicator Training appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more

Construction Adjudication services in Alberta are now regulated under the Province’s Prompt Payment Construction Lien Act (PPCLA).  Effective August 28th, 2022, all construction payment disputes are subject to the regulated adjudication process, and all construction adjudicators offering services under the PPCLA must be certified by a Nominating Authority (NA) appointed by the Minister Service Alberta.  … The post <strong>ADRIA is now delivering Prompt Payment Construction Adjudication Services!</strong> appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more

For the first time in more than 20 years, Alberta is increasing the income threshold for family mediation services to help more Albertans resolve family disputes.  The family mediation program allows low-income parents who are separating or divorcing to resolve parenting issues and create parenting plans outside of the courts. To keep up with the … The post $5-million expansion to family resolution services appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more

The Designation application window will be open February 1-28, 2023.Applications are accepted until February 28, 2023 for the following ADRIC credentials: Qualified Mediator (Q.Med), Chartered Mediator (C.Med), Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb), Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb), Chartered Med/Arb (C.Med/Arb), AND the new ADR Canada Family Q.Med qualification.We require three weeks notice to schedule your C.Med Skills Assessment or … The post February is Designation Month appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more

ADRIA will soon be in need of a new Executive Director, as Paul Conway prepares for yet another retirement. The Board of Directors is now conducting an executive search and hopes to receive early expressions of interest by March 10th. A more detailed job description is available here. Applicants need not be ADR Practitioners, although … The post ADRIA Employment Opportunity – Executive Director appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more

The Members Only Forum is a place for ADRIA members to connect with other ADR professionals, discuss important topics facing the industry, and share resources. Are you a new mediator looking for the support of someone more experienced? Are you an experienced mediator interested in offering support to new & learner mediators? (“Classifieds: Support for … The post Looking for a Mentor? Connect on our Members Only Forum appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more

Intro to Improv for Mediators – Comfort in Uncertainty, Joy in Collaboration In collaboration with the FOAJ, we presented this free Lunch and Learn webinar: Improv for Conflict Resolution on December 15, 2022 at 11:30am. As mediators, we aim to solve problems without preconceptions of what should happen. It’s an improvised process. But improvising isn’t … The post Free Webinar Recording: Improv for Conflict Resolution appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more

The Conflict Resolution Day Alberta Committee is a collaboration between the Alberta Government’s Dispute Resolution Network and ADR (Appropriate Dispute Resolution) organizations from all over the province, including ADRIA.  The Committee’s goal is to get Albertans talking about their options to work through conflict in a positive and productive way.  You can find out more about the committee … The post Celebrate Conflict Resolution Day 2022 appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more

Secondary stress is emotional duress that can result from exposure to another person’s first hand traumatic experience. With trauma-informed tools we can build resilience for our service providers so they can best support the people they serve. Speaker:  Dr. Suzette Brémault-Phillips Dr. Suzette Brémault–Phillips is an Occupational Therapist and Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational … The post Webinar Recording: Secondary Trauma – Building resilience through informed care appeared first on ADR Institute of Alberta ..read more