There was a very broad consensus that a form of Notice to Mediate process, modified to accommodate the residential construction context, would be appropriate. When you call, ask to be connected to the Dispute Resolution Office, Ministry of Attorney General. The following questions and answers provide an overview of the Notice to Mediate process for residential construction disputes . The Notice to Mediate is a process by which any party to a residential construction action in the Supreme Court may compel all other parties to the action to mediate the matters in dispute. The regulation came into force in May 1999.
Mediation is a process for resolving disputes.
Two or more parties to a dispute meet and attempt, with the assistance of a mediator, to settle the matters in dispute. The mediation takes place in a private, informal setting where the parties participate in the negotiation and design of a settlement. The Notice to Mediate can be used in connection with any Supreme Court action involving residential construction. The Notice to Mediate can be used in connection with any residential construction action, regardless of when it was commenced . The notice can be used at any time after an action has been commenced, but no later than 180 days before the date set for trial, unless the court orders otherwise or all parties consent.