Civil mediation

Private mediation enquiries: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Nunavut. View scope and availability ↗

Issues we can explore.

These are examples of matters to discuss at intake. We will consider the people involved, the scope of the dispute and whether mediation is a suitable process.

• Contract disagreements

  Discuss what was promised, what was delivered and possible ways to resolve a disagreement over performance or contract terms.

• Unpaid invoices and debts

  Clarify disputed amounts, supporting records and options such as staged payments, revised timing or a negotiated settlement.

• Construction and renovation disputes

  Work through concerns about scope, workmanship, delays, change orders, incomplete work and proposed repairs or compensation.

• Consumer and service disputes

  Address disagreements about goods or services, including quality, refunds, repairs, replacements and unmet expectations.

• Business partnerships and ownership

  Explore differences about roles, contributions, decision-making, financial information or a proposed exit from the business.

• Commercial leases

  Discuss rent, repairs, premises, operating concerns and proposed lease changes or departures, with legal advice on the terms.

• Residential tenancy disagreements

  Explore concerns about rent, repairs, deposits, damage or move-out arrangements, with attention to any existing tribunal process.

• Neighbour and boundary disputes

  Discuss fences, access, noise, trees and shared maintenance, including practical arrangements for living alongside one another.

• Condominium and community disputes

  Address communication, use of shared spaces, maintenance responsibilities and disagreements involving owners, boards or management.

• Property damage and compensation

  Discuss the events, repair estimates, disputed losses and possible settlement terms, involving insurers where appropriate.

• Estate and inheritance disputes

  Explore disagreements among beneficiaries or estate representatives about information, administration, property or proposed settlement arrangements.

• Existing court claims

  Use a focused settlement discussion to explore some or all issues in a civil claim, with counsel or other necessary decision-makers involved.