Mediation Rates
Mediation rates in the City of Ottawa: A rate of $1,750.00, plus HST per half day mediation and a fee of $3,000.00, plus HST for a full-day mediation will be charged. These fees are based upon a full day mediation consisting of all or part of six hours and a half-day mediation consisting of all or part of three hours. The fees are inclusive of 1.5 hours of preparation for half day mediations and two hours of preparation for a full-day mediation meeting. Additional time will be charged at $400.00 per hour, plus HST. A premium may apply to mediations involving more than three parties.
In the balance of the Eastern Region, a fee of $3,750.00, plus HST, shall apply for a full day mediation, with the fee encompassing a mediation conference of all or part of six hours, two hours of preparation and two hours of travel time. For times exceeding the above, an hourly rate of $400.00 per hour, plus HST, will be charged.
For hearings outside of the Eastern Region, a per diem fee will be negotiated.
Arbitration Rates
For hearings within the Eastern Region, a daily fee of $3,000.00, plus HST will be charged. The fee is inclusive of two hours of travel time. The hearing day will encompass 5.5 hours of hearing time.
For hearings outside the Eastern Region, a per diem fee will be negotiated.
Cancellation Fees
If the cancellation is prior to 21 days before the scheduled event, then there will be no cancellation fee and only a charge for the time and disbursements incurred up to that date. If the mediation/hearing is cancelled within 21 days of the date scheduled, then a cancellation fee of 50% of the fee for the time booked, plus HST will be charged.
Accounts:
Unless other instructions are received from counsel, fees for mediation or arbitration services will be divided equally among the counsel for the parties.
All accounts for fees, disbursements and HST are due and payable when rendered. Overdue accounts bear interest at the rate of 5% per annum calculated monthly until paid in full.