Mediation is a new option available to individuals involved in a civil claim dispute. Alberta Justice has initiated the civil claims mediation program to provide an opportunity to resolve civil claims without a trial.
Mediation is a method for resolving disputes.
A mediator helps the parties in a dispute reach an agreement. It is an informal, private way to settle a civil claim without going to Court. In mediation a decision is not imposed, the parties themselves determine the outcome. In a mediation session each person is given an equal chance to describe and discuss the sources of conflict. The mediators assist the participants in developing options and finding a mutually acceptable solution.