Assistant Ombudsperson, Office of the Ombudsperson at Toronto Metropolitan University (Palin Foundation)


Legal Relations, BIFA Business Individual Freedom Association


President, Creative People Solutions

My name is Marie-Josée Smith and I describe myself as a passionate, forward thinking HR Consultant and Mediator.I am Bilingual (French & English) and possess more than 20 years of experience managing all areas of the Human Resources portfolio. I have provided Strategic Leadership in regards to implementing best practices in Talent Management, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Organizational Development, Compensation and Benefits, Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining, Employee Development, and Strategic Planning.I have a MBA from Hautes Études Commerciales of Montréal, I am ...


The Ontario Provincial Police Association

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Niagara Mediation


Briar Rose Thom is a community worker, coach, and consultant based in Toronto (also known as tkaronto), Ontario. She also a widely published author in multiple genres under her pen name, Kai Cheng Thom. Briar is dedicated to providing compassionate, effective, and trauma-informed conflict management strategies for non-profit organizations, grassroots community groups, and social enterprises that prioritize healthy working relations and social values. Briar's work is influenced by her background in mental health and community organizing, as well as Transformative Justice and Restorative ...


NATIONS GATE Consulting Group

Dr. Majid Pourostad is an Internationally Trained Lawyer (ITL). He obtained the degree of Professional LLM in International Business Law from Osgoode Hall Law School, completed NCA Program and got the Certificate of Qualification. Majid Pourostad has just started Licensing Process at Law Society of Ontario. Majid was also Visiting Scholar at Osgoode Hall Law School (September 2019 - April 2020) hosted by Professor Janet Walker. He currently is a member of Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society (TCAS) and has completed TCAS's Gold Standard Course (September 2017 - May 2018) for certification ...


Commission for Complaints for Telecom Services

I am currently completing my 31st year in public education with 20 of those years as a high school principal. During this time, I have developed my conflict resolution skills as school administration comes with numerous conflict situations. In order to hone my conflict resolution skills, I decided to take the Graduate Certificate Program in Conflict Resolution through Carleton University in Ottawa. Having completed the program, I look forward to serving as a private mediator specializing in mediation and conflict resolution in the work environment.


Private Practitioner


Associate Professor and Associate Dean, Queen's University Faculty of Law

Dr. Joshua Karton is a Canadian academic and independent arbitrator, specializing in international arbitration and international and comparative private law. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Queen’s University Law Faculty, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. Professor Karton is an internationally recognized expert on commercial dispute resolution, especially international arbitration.Professor Karton is a co-founder and the Managing Editor of the Canadian Journal of Commercial Arbitration andGeneral Editor of Kluwer Arbitration Practical ...


Called to the Ontario Bar in 1979, practiced Entertainment and Media law until the end of 1989 at Goodmans and later at Gowlings. Vice President, then President of Sunrise Films from 1989 to 1993. Founded and is sole owner of Protocol Entertainment Inc. Producer and/or Executive Producer of over 600 episodes of tv drama and some of the world's most successful live-action childrens tv series as well as numerous feature films and movies of the week all of which have enjoyed worldwide distribution and success. Guest lecturer and course instructor in numerous courses relating to the business of ...


Howard Martin Counselling and Mediation


Solutions by Indigenous Dispute Resolution


Hum Law Firm, A Professional Corporation


Self Employed

I am a trained lawyer, mediator and professional coach, with 20 years of senior managerial experience at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, and Ryerson University Ted Rogers School of Management, leading, developing and coaching high performing teams through times of workplace disruption, transition and conflict. My mediation and coaching skills have been honed through a Masters in Alternative Dispute Resolution (2012) and ongoing courses in management (Schulich Business School), conflict resolution (Harvard Law School) and professional coaching (Adler Institute). My strengths include ...


Peter W. Baker & Associates


Lynn has been a mediator since 1999 working first as a volunteer for Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview conducting community-related mediations including parent/teen, teacher/student, disputes between neighbours and Small Claims Court cases. Starting in 2003, she has been conducting mediations through her private mediation practice and, in 2004, became a roster mediator for the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program, mediating civil matters. Since 2002, Lynn has been acoach and associate facilitator in ADR workshops offered by the Stitt Feld Handy Group. She has the Executive Certificate ...


Shaaron Jones-Crawford is an internationally trained Barrister with experience in Mediation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She holds an LL.B and LL.M., called to the Bar of England and Wales and is a member of The Honorable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London, England. Shaaron holds a Chartered Mediator (C.Med.) designation from ADRIO/ADRIC.Shaaron holds an Executive Certificate of Conflict Management (EC.CM) from Windsor Law School, and also holds a Certificate in Adjudication (Osgoode Law School). Additionally, Shaaron is a Chartered Community Mediator (CC.Med.) from the ...


Shibley Righton LLP

Wanda Shreve is a workplace lawyer, investigator, mediator and trainer, and principal of Wanda Shreve HR Law, Investigation & ADR Services.With a career spanning over 20 years, Wanda practiced management-side labour and employment law at a national firm before holding senior roles in private and public sector organizations.Wanda leverages the breadth of her experience to advise employers on matters related to compliance, workplace culture, ethical conduct and employee relations. Her clients appreciate her ability to provide legal advice with a leadership lens: her guidance is pragmatic, ...


Supervisor, Legal Services, Toronto Catholic District School Board

I am a legal professional who currently holds a B.A from McMaster University. I am a fully liscensed paralegal since 2016, I hold aParalegal Diploma from Seneca College Institute of Applied Arts and Technology, School of Legal and Public Administration. I also hold a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from York University.  I love the legal world, but what I love more is the ability to assist and coach others to resolve issues in the workplace and day to day life. I enjoy working with people and have been a natural peacemaker as long as I can remember. 


Themis Law & Mediation

Joanne Roulston, Grad Diploma Conflict Resolution, MSW, Juris Doctor, RSW, is a mediator and social worker, and a former federal government executive with many years in policy, research, and project and people management, and four years as a community-based social worker.Joanne is a nationally recognized expert in family and children's policy and programs, income security, and inequality who has testified at many Parliamentary committees, and as a OECD national expert on children's programming. She has briefed the most senior federal Cabinet and Opposition members, and published extensively. ...


A Place for Mediation

Involved in mediation since mid-1995. Initial focus was on family and human rights mediation. Currently specializing in employment and personal injury disputes to complement his practice. At "A Place for Mediation" the general motto we follower is: " Always Mediate Before You Litigate." This is the encapsulating belief or ideal that guides our mediation practice. As an experience psychotherapist willing to assess the psycho-social well-beings of individuals and/or organizations. Roster Mediator: Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program, TorontoQ. Med. Designation, Alternative Dispute Resolution ...


Mediator, Carty Resolution Inclusive Services

CHRISTIANA CARTY-GODIN, B.A.,DIP., CERT., Q. MED., WFA.Christiana Carty, Q. Med, BA (Hons), Dip., Cert., WFA. Christiana is a Mediator, an engaging speaker, a trainer and a workplacefairness analyst practitioner. She has being workingin the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for over 10 years. She hasprovided mediation, ADR services to hundreds of satisfied clients.Her area ofexpertise are: Workplace, Faith-Based, Family Interpersonal, Landlord /Tenant.& leadership training and speaking servicesto hundred of participants of many organizations, including many youth groups,faith ...


As an energetic and driven executive, specializing in leading teams, managing operations and fostering strategic partners, I help companies drive growth and establish new markets in Canada, the United States and globally. As a mediator, I use a collaborative appraoch to work with parties in helping create to create outcomes that are in the best interests of all involved. My motivation and energy comes from making a difference in people's lives.When I'm not having fun at work, you'll find me on the diamond or arena as coach/superfan/dad (the order changes often!).


Guide Mediation


Neutral 3rd: Conflict Management for the Workplace

Helen is a Conflict Management Practitioner, Mediator, Workplace Investigator, Independent Complaint Facilitator and the founder of Neutral 3rd: Conflict Management for the Workplace. Helen has developed her practice to assist workplace parties manage conflict and foster respectful, civil, safe and compliant workplaces. Helen has extensive experience in mediating workplace disputes, conducting workplace investigations, facilitating discussions, mediating human rights disputes and coaching workplace parties through conflict. Helen’s experience and expertise in conflict management comes from ...


Consultant, Self

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Heather Swartz Conflict Management Services Inc.


Director, Northern Lights Presentations

PennyTremblay has served organizations for decades with corporate training,mediation and restorative workplace successes.She has an Advanced Mediation certificate with Harvard’s Program onNegotiation and is the founder of the Tremblay Leadership Center, and theSandbox System™ which helps work-teams turn the high cost of conflict intopeace, productivity and profit. Penny TremblayWorkplace Relationships ExpertFounder ofThe Sandbox System™A Playful Approach to Relationship Management & Conflict Resolutionc. 705-358-3396e.penny@pennytremblay.comw.www.pennytremblay.comvideo –Our ...


Owner/Operator, Harmonia Mediation Services

Madison began her education journey at Lakehead University where she earned an honor’s Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree in psychology and sociology. Madison’s focus on earning credentials in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution began with the ADR Learning Institute, first taking courses in understanding conflict, followed by formal Mediation training and earned the designation of Q.Med - Qualified Mediator. Madison’s education in Dispute Resolution is ongoing as there is always more to learn and new skills to practice. 


Brook Thorndycraft, M.A. B.Ed. Q.Med. is Conflict and Diversity Specialist and Qualified Mediator. She also offers coaching and training to families and workplaces. She views conflict as an opportunity for change and growth, and supports people to develop their emotional capacity and practical skills to deal with conflict more successfully. Brook has been working in community work and education for the last 12 years. She brings a restorative justice, narrative therapy, and experiential education perspective into her work. Brook offers online dispute resolution services including mediation and ...


Wise Health Law Professional Corporation


Fercan Corporation


Bridgepoint Employee Solutions


YorkStreet Dispute Resolution Group Inc.


Education Services Manager, John Howard Society

Fosteringsanctuary & well-being: in relationships, in community, & acrossinstitutions.About As a past social services Executive Director, I’ve collaboratedwith funders, staff, boards, volunteer teams, and community members (including programrecipients), to stabilize three charitable nonprofits and prepare them forsustainable growth. Together, we clarified purpose, prioritized strategictasks, recovered from financial crisis, stabilized funding, retooled policies, fortifiedeach other, strengthened agency relationships, upgraded facilities, developedparticipant-informed programs, and ...


Barrister and Solicitor

I am a lawyer with over 26 years of experience conducting trials, appeals, administrative law hearings, professional oversight investigations, and for 5 years acted as an OIC appointed part-time Vice-Chair of the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. I have extensive experience in managment of cases involving high levels of conflict, sensitive subject matter, and in ensuring that clients or parties always feel that they have actively engaged in the process and been properly heard and considered. I help people to rationally and logically understand their issues, understand ...


founder, Lightstone Academy for Conflict Resolution

Delighted!


Managing Partner, Say Something Communications Inc


Owner, Self Employed MacPhail Family Solutions

Dear Committee.I have a Bachelors degree in Child and Human development and a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology. I Completed 80 hours of training with the University of Toronto Continuing Education Department in 'Alternative Dispute Resolution' in 1998. My instructors included Haward Irving and Barbara Landau. I have been mediating cases since then. I ws completed my training in Collaborative Family Law. My business was a collaboration with a Family Lawyer, Marion Korn (who trained professionals in Collaborative law), and Eva Sach's Finacial Planner, our company was called Mutual ...


Integrity Management Consultants Group


Capstone Mediation Services

Angela is the owner and operator of Capstone Mediation Services. As a former police officer, Angela has years of experience in conflict resolution and court proceedings. We communicate with clients to get at the root of the issue and work collaboratively so clients experience an efficient and cost effective mediation where people feel they have more control over the outcome than what a court can offer.


Canadian Transportation Agency


Arbitrator/Mediator, Arbitration Place

The Honourable Gloria Epstein practised generalcivil litigation at two large Toronto law firms before starting her own firm,Gloria J. Epstein & Associates in 1985. She was appointed to the OntarioSuperior Court of Justice in 1993, to the Court of Appeal for Ontario in 2007,and became a supernumerary judge in 2015. In 2018, she retired from the Courtof Appeal to accept an appointment from the Toronto Police Services Board tolead the Independent Civilian Review into Missing Persons Investigations. InJuly of 2021, Gloria received her Mediator Accreditation from the London Schoolof Mediation, ...


Munn Conflict Resolution Services

Kathryn Munn is an experienced mediator and arbitrator with law practice background Online and in-person dispute resolution services available Focused on the prevention, management and resolution of conflict since 1996Usual mediation approach is facilitative and interest-basedA thorough, creative and persistent professional who adapts her approach to fit each situation


I am writing to formally introduce myself as Natanael Mateus-Ruiz, with a profound dedication to holistic education, encompassing both formal and informal approaches. Over the course of my professional journey, I have engaged in a diverse array of roles within education, campus and parish ministry, labor, and international volunteering. Throughout these endeavors, conflict management has consistently remained a focal point.In my quest for more refined conflict resolution strategies, I have immersed myself in the realms of peace studies and coaching. This pursuit has propelled me towards ...


Just Mediation Toronto

Just Mediation TorontoTerence J O’Brien, BSc(Hons) BEd CIP QMedTerence (Terry) O’Brien brings a wealth of experience to theworld of dispute resolution, having spent more than 37 years in the insurance claimsindustry with a major insurer.Terry is a Qualified Mediator, recognized by the AlternateDispute Resolution Institute of Ontario.He holds a post-graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolutionfrom York University. He successfullycompleted ADRIO’s Internship Program under the auspices of Senior MediatorJonathan Fidler.Terry has negotiated and managed a multitude of personalinjury litigation ...


The Delfi Group / Le Groupe Delfi

As a Human Resources Executive, Gabriel possesses a vast management experience in both the public and private sector. He holds a Bachelor degree in Education (B.Ed.), a Bachelor degree in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) and a Master in Health Law (LL.M.). Early on, Gabriel worked in the medical field in the provincial health system as an emergency nurse as well as in the Canadian Armed Forces as a military nurse. During his career, he also acquired a vast experience in the education field as a teacher in a School board in Quebec. In addition to that experience, Gabriel has been working for the past 25 ...


Director & Lead Consultant, Third Way Conflict Specialists

Kathleen Hilchey specializes in resolving bullying and harassment situations. As a conflict coach and mediator, her typical clients are students, teachers, administrators, camping staff, mental health professionals, and youth-based organizations. Additionally, she delivers conflict management training to people who work with youth. Kathleen uses a wide range of methods - mediation, Restorative Justice, and also her own process (Cooperative Conflict Coaching) to resolve situations that seem unresolvable. Kathleen's methods are always rooted in honouring all parties’ voices, and she believes ...


Kim Parish Mediations

Kim Parish is a self-employed Chartered Mediator and is the principal owner of Kim Parish Mediations. Kim has mediated over 2,000 disputes and also performs work as an adjudicator and a facilitator. Kim is a certified Workplace Fairness Analyst and performs workplace assessments and workplace restorations. Prior to opening her own mediation practice, Kim was employed as a mediator and arbitrator with ADR Chambers and was a roster mediator for the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program (Toronto). Her community involvement includes prior experience volunteering as a mediator with Conflict ...


Dispute Resolution Management Centre


St. Aiden - Mediation and Paralegal Services


My work experience includes the non-profit/NGO sector, Social Work, Education, Sports, and Aviation. For over a decade, I successfully applied mediation, adjudication, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practices, resolving internal conflicts between colleagues as well as external conflicts that involved clients and stakeholders. As a result of these experiences, I developed an interest in pursuing mediation in a more specialized way. In 2022, I began fulfilling the prerequisites to be recognized by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (ADRIO) and ...


As an Arbitrator and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioner, I am driven by the key principles of professionalism, fairness and transparency. My unique breadth of expertise across social service, health, developmental services, justice and education sectors gives me a comprehensive understanding of the challenges facing both the public sector and the not-for-profit sector in these domains.My extensive work in labour relations and unionized environments serves as a scaffold for my skills in labour arbitration.   


Executive and Team Coach, Mediator, Kaufman Consulting

Specifically trained in group and systems dynamics, I help all parties have their voices heard. I ensure there is ample space for even the most marginalized voice, and help all parties discover and speak from voices they didn't know they had. From there, I work with the group to identify needs, wants, fears, concerns, and desires that have not been met. I encourage and guide the parties to co-create a way forward. Through co-creation, everyone has a say and everyone has a vested interest in maintaining and supporting the new way forward. The connection is strengthened through this process and ...


Bain Group Consulting


CEO, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Mediator, Veriloquent, Inc.

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Partner, Hackett Simpson Tripodi


Managing Partner/Licensed legal practitioner, M N K & Associates Professional Corporation


Lextar Arbitration Services

ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO);ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC);Toronto Commercial Arbitration Society (TCAS)Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM);Immigration Consultant of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC);All Canada Association of Chinese Immigration Consultants (ACACIC), ChairEuropean Association of Tax Law Professors (EATLP), past member;All-China Lawyers Association, past member;China Tax Law Education Society, past director;China Consumer Protection Law Society, past director;