National Mediation Rules
Section I of the National Mediation Rules provides a Model Dispute Resolution Clause for Mediation.
All disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement, or in respect of any legal relationship associated with or derived from this agreement, shall be mediated pursuant to the National Mediation Rules of the ADR Institute of Canada, Inc. The place of mediation shall be [specify City and Province of Canada]. The language of the mediation shall be English or French [specify language].
Section II provides a Model Dispute Resolution Clause – Mediation and Arbitration.
All disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement, or in respect of any legal relationship associated with or derived from this agreement, shall first be mediated pursuant to the National Mediation Rules of the ADR Institute of Canada, Inc. Despite this agreement to mediate, a party may apply to a court of competent jurisdiction or other competent authority for interim measures of protection at any time. All disputes remaining unsettled after mediation shall be arbitrated and finally resolved pursuant to the National Arbitration Rules of the ADR Institute of Canada, Inc. [the Simplified Arbitration Rules of the ADR Institute of Canada, Inc.]. The place of mediation and arbitration shall be [specify City and Province of Canada]. The language of the mediation and arbitration shall be English or French [specify language].
The National Mediation Rules provide rules for initiating mediations including appointment of a mediator should the parties be unable to come to an agreement.
Schedule B of the National Mediation Rules is a Standard Form Agreement to Mediate.
Schedule C contains the Model Code of Conduct for Mediators
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