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Canadian Commercial Arbitration Centre, Montreal, Quebec City
ccac-adr.org
This non-profit organization was formed in 1986 to act as an independent manager of private, public, and para-
public alternative dispute resolution programs. It pairs up clients with more than 50 mediators and arbitrators,
drawn from various professional backgrounds, ensuring, throughout the process, "that procedural acts, proceed-
ings, and choice of arbitrators, in view of costs and time, are proportionate to the nature and purpose of the claim
and its level of complexity," according to president Michel Jeanniot.
"Settle cases all the time," said one voter who put the CCAC in top spot.
Founded off the back of Vancouver's hosting of Expo '86, the centre was initially a joint project of the federal and
provincial governments. Since then, it has morphed into a non-profit society providing "competent, consistent, and
fiscally responsible" alternative dispute resolution services, according to Patrick Williams, president of the board of
directors. While almost half of the centre's 114 panellists are international, domestic arbitrations are also addressed,
and 2014 was once more one of the busiest years since formation. It is also the registry for the Woodlands School
abuse claims.
"They take the time to do things right," said one voter who gave the centre top marks.
British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Centre, Vancouver
bcicac.com
Top 10 Arbitration Chambers
TF 1-844-967-5782 F 416-866-2403 www.yorkstreet.ca
Please call our ADR Coordinator or book online:
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Margaret K. Rees
Helen L. Walt
Paul M. Iacono, Q.C.
Hon. Harvey Spiegel, Q.C.
Charles A. Harnick, Q.C.
J.A. (Tony) Baker
Peter R. Braund
Cindy Winer
Richard D. McLean, Q.C.
John Beaucage David L. Smith, C.A.
Fred Sampliner
Jeffrey Musson
Derek Sarluis
John W. Makins
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