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The Law of ADR in Canada – An Introductory Guide, 4th Edition + E-Book
This book explains dispute resolution mechanisms available throughout Canada, from common ones like mediation and arbitration to those not typically covered in books on dispute resolution like community and faith-based approaches.
Publication Language: English
Published: October 30, 2026
Publisher: LexisNexis Canada
Litigation is no longer the default mechanism for resolving a commercial or civil dispute. Today, the key issue for parties in dispute is choosing a process that is both fair and affordable. The Law of ADR in Canada – An Introductory Guide, 4th Edition by Michael Valo and Charles Powell from Glaholt Bowles LLP explains dispute resolution mechanisms available throughout Canada, from common ones like mediation and arbitration to those not typically covered in books on dispute resolution like community and faith-based approaches.
As the title suggests, The Law of ADR in Canada – An Introductory Guide, 4th Edition is not meant to be an in-depth exploration of every aspect of every ADR mechanism, but is intended to give the reader a thorough introduction to all areas of this fascinating area of law.
Readers will discover when and how to use:
- Aboriginal courts
- Conciliation
- Dispute review boards
- Community and faith-based dispute resolution
- International arbitration
- Apologies legislation
- Ombudspersons
- Settlement conferences
- Court annexed mediation
- Pre-trial conferences
- Other related ADR methods
What’s New In This Edition
- New developments in construction adjudications across Canada
- New legislative and judicial changes in the law since the publication of the third edition four years ago
- Incorporation of Prince Edward Island’s new Arbitration Act
- Discussion of the effects of the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Peace River Hydro Partners v. Petrowest Corp. on stay provisions in provincial arbitration legislation
- Updated discussion on arbitrator bias
- Updated section on natural justice
Who Should Read This Book
- Corporate counsel responsible for selecting resolution processes when disputes arise
- Professionals in corporate public markets whose advice is sought on dispute resolution, including senior executives, credit managers, business advisors, engineers, accountants, and architects
- Large law firms seeking a comprehensive, cost-effective guide to ADR
- Law and commercial libraries that maintain up-to-date resources on dispute resolutions
- Students of any course that provides an introductory look at ADR
Preface
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Private Dispute Resolution
Chapter 3: Ombudspersons
Chapter 4: Apologies Legislation
Chapter 5: Public Alternative Dispute
Appendix A: Generic Arbitration Agreement
Appendix B: Generic Mediation Agreement
Index
