The ADR Institute of Canada is proud to announce their annual national conference:  ADRIC 2010: RESOURCEFUL ADR

The Fairmont Palliser, CALGARY, ALBERTA

Some of Canada's foremost experts will present:

Glocal Mediation: Global Embrace, Local Practice
Update from the International Mediation Institute
Integrated Negotiation: The NeuroBiology of “We”
Cognitive Barriers to Negotiation
ADR in the Regulatory Context
Multi-Party Resolution in the Energy Industry
How to Work Out Effective Commercial Arrangements with First Nations
Workplace Mediation
Current Issues in Arbitration and much, much more!

PLUS, Gerry Riskin of Edge International will present two sessions: Effective Marketing for ADR Professionals and "Optimal" Marketing - Less Time, Better Results!

Lawyers, Chartered Mediators and Qualified Mediators: Earn your CEE points!

The information and networking opportunities available at this conference make this a not-to-be-missed event.

Take a few moments to review the brochure and then call Rob at 1-877-475-4353 to reserve your place at the special Early Bird rate.

We look forward to seeing you in Calgary in September.

an ADR Institute of Ontario, PMI and CMC joint event!

DATE: October 30, 2010
TIME: 8:00 – 12:30 PM

VENUE: Medical Sciences Building,
One Kings College Circle
Room MS3153
University of Toronto

EVENT SPEAKERS
› Harriet Velazquez (moderator)
› Karen McClure (PMI)
› Marli Ramsey (CMC)
› Michael Erdle (ADR)
› Richard Austin

EVENT OBJECTIVE

› Provide an update on current trends in contracting from buyers’ and sellers’ perspectives
› Share experiences of successful and less successful contracting cases
› “Taking the Clouds out of IT contracting’’ – Provide clear insight on what each professional group should bring to the contracting table
› Promote a greater understanding of how coordinated efforts of different professional groups can play a pivotal role in their clients’
contracting
› Provide tools for each professional group to take back to their work place

WHO WILL BENEFIT
• CMCs
• Project Managers
• Portfolio Managers
• Program Managers
• ADR Professionals
• Arbitrators
• Negotiators
• Legal Professionals
• Client representatives

A Mediator's Run for Politics:  How the Skills Work in the Rough World of Politics?

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA), Suite 703, 6299 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON

RSVP: Please contact Mena at admin@adrontario.ca . One can also participate via the OGCA webex (webinar) system. Please contact Julie Burke at (905) 671-3969 or e-mail julie@ogca.ca for further details!

No Charge. Non-Members are welcome to attend in person.*

*Non-Members are welcome to attend 3 section meetings after which we recommend that they join ADR Institute of Ontario.


Guest Speaker: Jason Pedlar, "The Med8or Group Inc."

About Jason Pedlar
Jason Pedlar is running for Toronto City Council in Ward 2. He is currently a Mediator at the Financial Services Commission of Toronto (FSCO). He is also an instructor at Ryerson University. He is an Associate at Agree Inc. and an instructor at Reconcilable Differences. Previously, he was the Director of the Centre of Conflict Resolution Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. Jason holds a M.A. in Conflict Analysis & Management from Royal Roads University, a certificate in Dispute Resolution from York University, and a B.A. in Psychology

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Also, we will hold our own election/selection of a new Section Chair/Co-Chair for 2010/2011 program year. If you are interested in being a candidate, please contact Mena at the above address prior to the meeting for a copy of the Special Interest Section Handbook to familiarize yourself with the requirements.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Daryl Landau
Chair, Public Conflict Section 

Time: 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: ADR Institute, 234 Eglinton Ave. E., Suite 405, Toronto

Topic: Restorative Processes creating Safer Schools

Guest Speaker: Lynn Zammit, Restorative Justice Project Co-ordinator, Waterloo Region District School Board

Hand-out will be provided: Restoring Justice for Safer Schools, by Melodie McCullough, The Magazine of the Ontario College of Teachers, December, 2007

About the Topic:

Are we doing all that can be done to make our schools safe for all of our children? What restorative programs are already in place and how are they working?
Restorative / Transformative Justice is a way of looking at conflict that focuses on capacities, needs, obligations, healing and forgiveness. It acknowledges that harm has been done but uses this as a catalyst for change. It is the business of rebuilding healthy relationships and healthy communities. The Waterloo District School Board is seen as a leader in restorative programs, and as the Co-ordinator of the Restorative Justice Program at the Board, Lynn has seen students reflect on the impact of their actions instead of being suspended, has provided training to the Waterloo Region Police Services and is working closely with the Attorney General and several District School Boards to implement best practices around Safer Schools.

Lynn has worked in the area of safe schools for over 25 years. She established Canada’s first education-based restorative justice conferencing model and has co-authored two books on RJ. One of the many awards Lynn has received for her transformative work is the Victim Services Award of Distinction, Ministry of the Attorney General’s office for her work with youth.

RSVP to Mena admin@adrontario.ca  if you wish to attend in person or participate by teleconference. (The telecon feature is available only for Members residing outside the GTA area.)

No Charge. Non-Members are welcome to attend in person.*

*Non-Members are welcome to attend a maximum of 3 section meetings after which we recommend that they become a member of ADR Institute of Ontario.


Bunny Macfarlane and Dan Johnson
Co-chairs, Restorative Justice Section
ADR Institute of Ontario

Coming in November, 2010: A Guest Speaker discusses his perspective on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission created to address the abuse at native residential schools

For further information, please contact Bunny Macfarlane at bunny@vaxxine.com or Dan Johnson at dan.johnson@mediationadr.ca