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The Successes of "Failed" Mediation
In assessing the competency of a mediator, many look to “success rate” – typically, the percentage of mediations where a settlement was reached. While achieving settlement may certainly be a desirable outcome for those taking part in mediation, whether or not a settlement is achieved is not within the power …
City of Toronto Condominium Consultation
Recognizing that "the health of Toronto's condo communities is critical to the future health of our city as a whole", the City of Toronto is engaging condominium residents, Boards, businesses operating in condominiums, property managers and others to help examine municipal policies. The purpose is to identify issues that condominium occupants …
Selecting a Mediator for a Condominium Dispute
Section 132(1)(b)(i) of the Condominium Act, 1998 (the Act) permits the parties to a dispute to move on from required mediation and proceed to arbitration if they have not been able to select a mediator within 60 days of "submitting the disagreement to mediation". The …
Patricia Elia & Richard Elia Speaking at Golden Horseshoe CCI Condo Conference
Patricia Elia and Richard Elia will each be speaking on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Condominium 2013 Conference and Trade Show taking place at the Hamilton Convention Centre.
…Condominium Act Review - Stage One Findings Report Released
Canada's Public Policy Forum has released the Stage One Findings Report surrounding the review of the Condominium Act, 1998.
…Why Condos Must Mediate
Mediation is often misunderstood. When it is considered a compromise or a process that is only successful if it leaves everyone unhappy with the settlement, the advantages that come with engaging the parties in conflict resolution are missed.
…Mediation Saves the NHL Season
In December 2012, CONDOCENTRIC.ca circulated my article titled “Mediation Misconceptions & the NHL Lockout” which clarified several misunderstandings highlighted by the media as to the purpose and process of mediation. Among the clarifications pointed out was that separating the parties is not necessarily a sign that negotiations are failing. I went on to …
Richard Elia Speaking at ACMO Regional Luncheon
Richard Elia will be speaking at the Regional Luncheon hosted by the Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario (ACMO) on January 25, 2013 at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. The luncheon will feature the presentation of a Legal Grab Bag of topics/issues.
…Kids & Condos: A Debate
Doug Holyday, Deputy Mayor of Toronto, created a controversy when he spoke against a proposed regulation that would require 10% of all units in new condominium developments in a certain pocket of downtown Toronto to contain three or more bedrooms and for one bedroom units to be designed in such …
Mediation Misconceptions & the NHL Lockout
Many of us are unclear on what mediation is or how it can function as an effective dispute resolution process. The recent attention that the media has given to mediation in light of its role in the ongoing NHL lockout has served to …
