Commercial Mediation Act, 2010, SO 2010, c 16,.DOCVIP

Fran?ais Commercial Mediation Act, 2010 S.O. 2010, CHAPTER 16Schedule 3 Consolidation Period: From October 25, 2010 to the e-Laws currency date. No amendments. Purpose 1.??The purpose of this Act is to facilitate the use of mediation to resolve commercial disputes. 2010, c.?16, Sched.?3, s.?1. Application 2.??(1)??Subject to subsections (2), (4) and (5), this Act applies to a mediation of a commercial dispute if the mediation commences on or after the day this Act comes into force. 2010, c.?16, Sched.?3, s.?2?(1). Agreement to opt out of or modify application of Act (2)??The parties to a mediation of a commercial dispute may, (a) agree not to have this Act apply to the mediation; or (b) subject to subsections 4 (4) and 7 (5), apply this Act with such modifications as the parties have agreed on. 2010, c.?16, Sched.?3, s.?2?(2). Binds the Crown (3)??This Act binds Her Majesty in right of Ontario. 2010, c.?16, Sched.?3, s.?2?(3). Exceptions (4)??This Act does not apply to, (a) a mediation under or relating to the formation of a collective agreement; (b) a computerized or other form of mediation in which the mediation is not conducted with an individual as the mediator; (c) actions taken by a judge or arbitrator in the course of judicial or arbitral proceedings to promote settlement of a commercial dispute that is the subject of the proceedings; or (d) mediations for which procedures are prescribed in the Rules of Civil Procedure made under the Courts of Justice Act. 2010, c.?16, Sched.?3, s.?2?(4). Same, conflict of law, etc. (5)??This Act does not apply to the mediation of a commercial dispute to the extent that, (a) this Act conflicts or is inconsistent with the requirements of another Act or a regulation made under another Act; or (b) the application of this Act is excluded or modified by the regulations. 2010, c.?16, Sched.?3, s.?2?(5). Definitions 3.??In this Act, “commercial dispute” means a dispute between parties relating to matters of