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No matter how we try to avoid them, from time to time disputes and conflict arise in almost every aspect of our lives. How we resolve our disputes is what sets people and organizations apart from others.
The realities of life no longer allow for expensive and time consuming litigation. Dispute resolution saves time, money and relationships.
At Poyner Dispute Resolution we offer services to clients who want to resolve disputes or avoid them altogether. Can you afford not to call?
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"Patrick spent a a lot of time to explain to me the Independent Assessment Process so I knew what to expect. He made going through the process much easier for me."
— J.D., Vancouver
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Human Rights and First Nations
Most Canadians are likely not aware that until recently, First Nations persons living on reserve were not able to bring complaints against Band councils or the federal government to the Canadian Human Rights Commission. Section 67 of the Canadian Human Rights Act restricted such complaints but this changed with the adoption in 2008 of Bill [...]
Can mediation without settlement be a success?
When a mediator approaches a dispute that he or she has been asked to mediate, it can be tempting to go into it with a rather simple goal – getting a settlement. That view is not a criticism by any means. As mediators, we want to help parties resolve their disputes and we gain a [...]