Effective resolution for a better world
We’re an independent membership organization supporting alternative dispute resolution across arbitration, mediation, and adjudication in Canada.
Welcome to Canada.
CIArb Canada is the Canadian branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), the foremost professional body for dispute resolution across the globe. The Branch was formed on July 1, 2017, the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation.
With members across the country, our Branch also includes four dedicated Chapters: British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, and Québec.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a Member
CIArb is here to help you grow your dispute resolution career, support you in achieving your professional goals, and realize your ambitions.
We have a long history of welcoming members from a variety of professions and backgrounds who share an interest and experience in alternative dispute resolution. These include architects, engineers, judges, lawyers, master mariners, shipbrokers and surveyors, among others.
NEWSLETTER
Stay Informed
Our newsletter is an essential way to keep our members updated on relevant events. Receive a comprehensive compilation of upcoming conferences, workshops, and seminars, as well as professional networking opportunities. Stay connected with the arbitration community and never miss a chance to develop your skills and expand your professional horizons. Stay up to date with the latest news from the association. All from our newsletter, delivered right to your inbox and available to our followers on LinkedIn!
ACTIVITIES
Get Involved
Whether at the national or international level, CIArb Canada offers a multitude of enriching activities to its members – be they arbitrators, lawyers, experts, mediators, adjudicators, or other ADR professionals. These activities include specialized training to enhance your dispute resolution skills, seminars led by renowned experts for knowledge exchange and best practices, and pathways to CIArb status for those with the requisite knowledge and experience. This serves as a true springboard for the professional development and recognition of arbitration specialists in Canada.
Why arbitrate in Canada?
Canada is one of the best places in the world to arbitrate international disputes. Major urban centres in Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary are more convenient, less expensive, and more reliable places to conduct arbitrations than many of the world’s traditional centres. High-quality arbitrators from coast to coast can resolve your dispute with the quality you expect at a fraction of the price.
When you join CIArb, you become part of the world’s largest community of dispute resolution professionals.
FAQs
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CIArb membership provides a world-class qualification – recognized and respected around the world – that demonstrates excellence in alternative dispute resolution ("ADR").
CIArb is a voice for the global ADR community, representing the profession on key issues when it counts. But at its core, we're a membership organization. We offer opportunities to develop your knowledge through CIArb's acclaimed training and courses, professional guidance to help your ADR practice succeed, and resources to navigate your own professional journey.
Members are entitled to the use of CIArb's globally recognized post-nominals, which immediately identify you as a specialist in dispute resolution – including at networking events organized by CIArb branches around the world. Members are also listed in our member directory, helping to promote you to clients and fellow practitioners in Canada and abroad.
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Membership fees are updated annually, and depend on your country of residence and the grade of membership: Associate, Member, or Fellow (with Students paying nothing at all). Rates are prorated based on month of application. Current rates can always be found on CIArb's global website here.
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Depending on the grade of membership sought, applications typically involve either: (i) demonstration of a certain amount of experience in ADR, or (ii) successful completion of CIArb courses and a final assessment. You can find more details for your chosen grade here.
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Look no further than our member directory, which contains the list of all Canadian CIArb members. You can use the directory to find an arbitrator, mediator, or adjudicator – or counsel or an expert! Search by name, sort by industry, and download the biographies for your short-list to send to opposing counsel. If you have any trouble, get in touch here.