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APPLICATION FORM
for the designation
CHARTERED ARBITRATOR (C.Arb)
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Please note the following:
You must be a member in good standing of a Regional Affiliate of the ADR Institute of
Canada (ADRIC) to apply for the Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb) designation.
Your application will not be processed until your application filing fee has been received.
Please contact your regional affiliate for the appropriate fee.
Your application must be provided with all attachments clearly labeled as directed in this
application form.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
I. REQUIRED INFORMATION
a. Applicant
Name
Mailing Address
Bus Tel: Bus Fax
E-mail: Mobile:
Home Tel:
Occupation
b. Of which Regional Affiliate are you a member in good standing?
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II. FORMAL EDUCATION
Degrees/
Certificates
Year Granted
Institution Name
Location
If you require more space, please provide as ATTACHMENT II
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III. EMPLOYMENT
Please outline your employment for the past 10 years, listing employers, dates and type of
employment.
Employer
Date
Type of Employment
If you require more space, please provide as ATTACHMENT III
IV. ARBITRATION EDUCATION
a. Arbitration Training (minimum 40 hours)
b. To qualify for the C.Arb designation, you must have successfully completed a course of
study of 40 hours or more in arbitration and hearing procedure approved by ADRIC or one
of its Regional Affiliates. For a list of approved courses please see:
http://www.adrcanada.ca/resources/documents/ArbitrationCoursesthatareAcceptedasFul
fillingtheTrainingRequirementsforADRInstituteofCanadaA.pdf
c. Provide details of all your arbitration training, including any training in excess of the 40
hour minimum requirement.
d. You must submit copies of certificates or course grade reports or other proof of
educational requirements with this application. Please attach these documents as
Attachment IV (d).
If you wish to have a course that is not listed above approved, please contact your
Regional Affiliate for further information.
Courses/Degrees/
Certificates
Institution Name
Approved by
Number
of Hours
Location
If you require more space to complete this section please provide as part of ATTACHMENT IV (c)
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e. Written Examination
You must have successfully completed a written examination relating to a course approved by
ADRIC or one of its Regional Affiliates within the last 10 years. Please provide the following
information:
Name of Course
Approving Affiliate
Instructor
Year of Completion
If you require more space to complete this section please provide as ATTACHMENT IV (b)
V. ARBITRATION EXPERIENCE
Please list and give specifics regarding at least 10 fee-paid arbitrations
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No. of Parties
Issues Arbitrated
Hearing Hours
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10
If you require more space to complete this section please provide as ATTACHMENT V
VI. ARBITRATION AWARDS
Please provide at least 2 awards, redacted to remove personal or confidential information, as
ATTACHMENT VI.
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A “paid” arbitration is an arbitration where the arbitrator receives a salary, payment or reasonable honorarium specifically for arbitration
services. The amount received by the arbitrator is not subject to any specific minimum amount, provided it is a legitimate and reasonable
amount in the context within which the arbitration took place. In exceptional circumstances described in writing, where an unpaid
arbitration is demonstrably complex and involved, the Regional Committee may, at its discretion, accept an unpaid arbitration as counting
toward the total of 10 arbitrations required.
You must clearly have been the lead arbitrator or chairperson, not simply a co-arbitrator.
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VII. WAIVER
Where the Regional Committee determines that the applicant has satisfied or exceeded IV (A),
Education requirements, and IV (B), Practical Experience requirements, as described in the current
Principles, Criteria, Protocol and Competencies for the Designation Chartered Arbitrator, through
proven skills and competency, longevity in practice and recognition and recommendation by peers,
one or more of the requirements listed in IV (A) and IV (B) of that document may be waived.
Waiver of the Education and Experience Requirements based on proven skills and
competency, longevity in practice and recognition or recommendation of peers is extremely
rare.
Do you wish to apply for the waiver of Education and Experience Requirements?
Yes No
If you are applying for the waiver of Education and Experience Requirements, please provide
the following information marked as ATTACHMENT VII (b):
i. A summary of your education, arbitration (or related practice) including:
length of time (years) arbitrating (or other relevant experience), identified as
full or part time;
number of hours per month or percentage of your time currently engaged as
an arbitrator (or other relevant form of adjudication);
estimated number of cases arbitrated (or adjudicated); and
area (s) in which you perform most of your arbitrations (or adjudications), for
example - commercial, insurance, labour, family, construction or other.
ii. Any awards or recognition related to arbitration or dispute resolution;
iii. Training and education programs developed and/or given by you;
iv. At least 3 letters of reference following the Letters of Reference Guidelines. Letters of
Reference should be forwarded to the Regional Affiliate directly by the referee.
VIII. OTHER INFORMATION
a) Please provide any other information that supports your application as
ATTACHMENT VIII
b) Do you belong to any other dispute resolution organizations or associations? Please
list:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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c) Are you certified, accredited, or chartered as an arbitrator by any other
organization? If so, please list below.
Organization
Date of Accreditation
d) If you have previously applied for a C.Arb designation, please provide the date and
the Regional Affiliate through which you applied.
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IX. ONGOING COMMITMENTS
I acknowledge all of the following ongoing commitments as obligations of a member holding the
C.Arb designation:
a. Continuing Education and Engagement
I am required to accumulate a required number of Continuing Education and Engagement points
within three years of being awarded the C.Arb designation, and every three years thereafter, in
accordance with the requirements of the Continuing Education and Engagement Program.
I am required to provide a report of points earned by returning the appropriate reporting form,
with payment, within 3 years of being awarded the C.Arb designation and every three years
thereafter.
b. Membership
I am required to maintain my membership in good standing of a Regional Affiliate of ADRIC
including payment of the required registration fee.
c. Insurance
I will be required to sign and submit the Declaration of Insurance form, indicating that I have Errors
and Omissions Insurance with a limit of at least $1 million aggregate or check the appropriate box
for an exemption of the requirement. If I discontinue the insurance, I will notify ADRIC immediately.
The "Declaration of Insurance" relating to practice as an ADR professional must be provided to
ADRIC within 30 days of being notified that the designation has been granted.
d. Annual Designation Renewal
The C.Arb designation must be renewed annually by payment of the required fee. This is in
addition to the annual membership fee.
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e. Compliance with Ongoing Requirements
Failure to comply with ongoing ADRIC requirements constitutes grounds for suspension or
cancellation of the C.Arb designation.
X. CONSENT
By signing and submitting this form, I consent to the information and supporting documentation
relating to this application being disclosed to:
The Regional Committee
The Board of Directors of the relevant Regional Affiliate
The National Committee
The Board of Directors of the ADRIC
XI. PLEDGE
I pledge to comply with the Code of Ethics of the ADR Institute Canada and I acknowledge that a
violation of the Code of Ethics could result in the revocation of my C.Arb designation.
XII. CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information provided herein is complete and accurate and that, to the best of my
knowledge, I am qualified for the designation of C.Arb.
Date:
Name (print):
Signature:
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DECLARATION OF INSURANCE
As part of the Gold Standard approach to ADR in Canada, the ADR Institute of Canada requires active
Chartered Mediators and Chartered Arbitrators to provide proof of a minimum of $1 million
insurance coverage for their protection and for the protection of those for whom they provide
services.
I hereby declare that:
I have errors and omissions insurance that covers me for all mediation and arbitration
activities with a minimum limit of $1 million dollars. I agree to provide proof of current
coverage immediately upon request.
I act as an Arbitrator and/or Mediator for my employer only and do not perform
arbitrations or mediations outside the scope of my employment. I agree to notify ADR
Institute of Canada and provide proof of insurance before acting as a mediator or
arbitrator other than within my employment.
I am retired and no longer conduct mediations or arbitrations. I agree to notify ADR
Institute of Canada and provide proof of insurance before conducting an arbitration or
mediation.
NAME:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE: E-MAIL:
SIGNATURE: DATE:
Professional Association Insurance Coverage
If you are a member of a professional organization, you cannot assume that the insurance the
organization has covers you as an ADR practitioner.
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Chartered and Qualified Designations Credit Card Payment Form
for ADRIC Designation Annual Maintenance Fee
Please use this form to remit your first annual designation dues, when your application has been
approved. Please note: The Certificate will not be issued and your Member Profile will not
indicate your new status until payment is received in full.
If paying by cheque, please make payable to ADR Institute of Canada.
Thank you.
Your designation needs to be renewed annually; you will receive an email message in January
of every year reminding you to remit the fee via your Member Portal.
In three years from the date you receive your certificate, and every three years thereafter,
you will be required to submit a CEE report with filing fee (see website) indicating that you
have accumulated the required number of Continuing Education points (100 for C.Med; 60
for Q.Med; Arbitration designations levels to be set in 2016)
Charge my credit card for the annual fee for the following:
C.Med $178.00 plus applicable taxes
C.Arb $178.00 plus applicable taxes
Q.Med $ 99.00 plus applicable taxes
Q.Arb $ 99.00 plus applicable taxes
Payment: □ VISA MasterCard AmEx □ Cheque (attach)
Credit Card Number 3 Digital Security Code Expiry Date
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CHARTERED ARBITRATOR
Application Filing Fee
Please enter your credit card information below.
If paying by cheque:
The C.Med application filing fee payable to Your Regional Affilliate.
Charge my credit card:
Immediately - for the C.Arb application filing fee of $_____________ (plus applicable taxes),
(Contact your Regional Affiliate for the appropriate filing fee)
Payment: VISA MasterCard □ AmEx Cheque (attach)
Credit Card Number 3 Digital Security Code Expiry Date
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CHARTERED ARBITRATOR
Application Form Checklist
BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
Attach this checklist to the front of your application and tick boxes to ensure all information,
documents etc, are included with your application. DO NOT SEND if any information is missing.
Incomplete applications will be returned the applicant.
I am a member in good standing of the ADR Institute of Canada through one of the seven
affiliates.
Completion of a 40 hour arbitration course (exam included), approved by ADRIC. Please
attach copy of certificate.
Brief description included of 10 fee-paid arbitrations
Two copies of arbitration awards
Are you applying under "Longevity of Practice"?
Signed copy of the Declaration of Independence form.
Complete your profile in your Member Portal (https://adrcanada.secure.force.com/) with
your bio, resume and areas of practice etc. (Your application will not be processed unless
your profile is complete.)
Application Filing Fee. Please see Pg. 8 to provide your credit card info. (If paying by cheque,
your application will be processed after cheque clears.)
The application is typed or written legibly and is organized as required. (Your application
must be provided in legible form and with all attachments clearly labeled as directed in this
application form.)
I understand that the Regional C.Arb Accreditation Committee will schedule an Interview
once the application passes the paper review.
The ADR Institute of Canada will levy an annual charge, beginning at the time the designation
is approved. Please be aware that this fee is not related to membership fees (regional or
national).
ADR Institute of Canada, Inc.
Letter of Reference Guidelines for
Chartered Arbitrator Applicants
The Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb) designation indicates a high degree of experience and skill as
an arbitrator and is the most senior designation awarded by the ADR Institute of Canada.
Letters of reference play an important part in the assessment of C.Arb applicants and we thank
you for providing your candid assessment of the applicant.
Please forward your letter of reference directly to the following address:
(NAME AND ADDRESS OF ADRIC AFFILIATE - ATTN: MANAGER OF DESIGNATIONS)
Please include the following information in your letter of reference:
1. Name of Applicant
2. Name, position and title of Referee
3. Contact information of Referee
4. Capacity in which you have known the Applicant in relation to his or her work as an
Arbitrator
a. Party to an arbitration conducted by applicant
b. Counsel in arbitration conducted by applicant
c. Co-Arbitrator
c. Other
5. How well and for how long have you known the applicant
6. Please comment and provide your opinion of the applicant with respect to these
competencies:
a. Ability to run and manage the arbitration process effectively in a fair, impartial
and respectful manner;
b. Ability to get the facts, issues and perceptions of all parties clearly out on the
table;
c. Ability to carry out the protocol required to initiate and complete an arbitration
engagement, including the formalization of the engagement, procedures during
the arbitration hearing and handing down issuing the award
d. Preserves party autonomy in decision making;
e. Regardless of settlement outcome, would work with this arbitrator again.
7. Any other comments you consider relevant to the evaluation of the applicant’s skill, ability
and integrity as an arbitrator.