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Mediation

Mediation in Canada

Definition of Mediation

Mediation meaning or descrpition: process whereby a neutral third party facilitates communication between disputants and assists them in negotiating a solution (Source of this concept of Mediation: emp.ca/books/318-5 and emp.ca/books/330-7 and emp.ca/books/279-9;http://www.emp.ca/books/112-9)

Mediation

This section offers an overview of Mediation under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Mediation in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Mediation relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A process where a neutral third party (mediator), selected by the disputing parties, assists parties to reach agreement on issues in dispute.

Mediation

This section offers an overview of Mediation under the Canadian law.

Concept of Mediation (Family Law)

The following is a definition of mediation under Canadian law, in relation to family law: An approach to solving problems in which a third party (a mediator) helps people with family law problems reach a resolution without going to court. Mediators are specially qualified to help people reach agreements. Some mediators are lawyers.

Mediation in British Columbia

The following is a concept of mediation under the law of British Columbia: A non-binding process in which a neutral third party with no decision making authority attempts to facilitate a settlement between disputing parties. Mediation is usually a private, voluntary dispute resolution process. Mediation entries in this Canada legal encyclopedia provides an overview of the treaties, cost, styles and procedures for one of the most popular methods of alternative dispute resolution in Canada and other countries. Subjects covered include: treaties, domestic law, confidentiality, settlements, procedures in Canada, structures and processes, co-mediation, costs, training, accreditation of mediators and appointment.

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See Also

  1. Alternative Dispute Resolution

Minority Government

Minority Government in Canada

Minority Government

Definition of Minority Government by Rand Dyck and Christopher Cochrane (in their book “Canadian Politics: Critical Approaches”) in the context of political science in Canada: A situation in which the government party has less than 50 percent of the seats in the House of Commons.

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See Also

  • Politics
  • Political Science

Motion

Motion in Canada

Motion

This section offers an overview of Motion under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Motion in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Motion relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A process used to make a request to a judge for an order, either before, during, or after a trial or other proceeding.

Definition of Motion

Motion meaning or descrpition: an application to a court or a judge for the purpose of obtaining an order directing that some kind of relief be granted to the party making the motion (Source of this concept of Motion: emp.ca/books/392-5 and emp.ca/books/393-2 and emp.ca/books/330-7;http://www.emp.ca/books/318-5)

Mezzanine Financing

Mezzanine Financing in Canada

Definition of Mezzanine Financing

Mezzanine Financing meaning or descrpition: a multilayered financing arrangement in which a borrower obtains funds from more than one lender, resulting in senior and subordinated debt and priority ranking of the lenders’ respective interests in the collateral (Source of this concept of Mezzanine Financing: emp.ca/books/186-0)

Mass Pickets

Mass Pickets in Canada

Definition of Mass Pickets

Mass Pickets meaning or descrpition: Bringing in large numbers of picketers to make crossing the picket lines and going to work more difficult (Source of this concept of Mass Pickets: emp.ca/books/112-9)

Moving Party

Moving Party in Canada

Definition of Moving Party

Moving Party meaning or descrpition: a party who brings a motion; see also responding party (Source of this concept of Moving Party: emp.ca/books/330-7 and emp.ca/books/392-5 and emp.ca/books/279-9)