Rates and Cancellations
Mediation Rates
The fee for a half day mediation (3 hours plus HST) will be $1800.
The fee for a full day mediation (6 hours plus HST) will be $2800.
Time beyond the scheduled time will be charged at $400 per hour, plus HST.
The fee for multi-party mediations will vary depending on the complexity of the dispute.
The typical additional fee will be $500 for each additional party.
For mediations outside of Ottawa but still in eastern Ontario, the fee for a half-day in-person mediation will be $2500. A full-day in-person mediation will be $3500, allowing for 2 hours of travel time.
As with other mediations, additional time will be charged at $400 an hour plus HST.
Mediations elsewhere will be charged at a rate agreed upon by the parties and the mediator.
For local or virtual mediations the rate will be $1500 for a 3 hour mediation, plus HST, inclusive of 1.5 hours of preparation.
The fee for a full day mediation (6 hours plus HST including 2 hours of preparation) will be $2750.
Time beyond the scheduled time will be charged at $400 per hour, plus HST.
The fee for multi-party mediations will vary depending on the complexity of the dispute.
The typical additional fee will be $500 for each additional party.
For mediations outside of Ottawa but still in eastern Ontario, the fee for a half-day in-person mediation will be $2500. A full-day in-person mediation will be $3500, allowing for 2 hours of travel time.
As with other mediations, additional time will be charged at $400 an hour plus HST.
Mediations elsewhere will be charged at a rate agreed upon by the parties and the mediator.
Arbitration Rates
The fee for arbitration hearings will be $3000 per day plus HST and disbursements. Time for preparation and issuing an award will be reviewed with the parties prior to the start of the arbitration.
Cancellation Fees
Cancellation fees can be a source of irritation and frustration to the participants . The parties are encouraged not to book a mediation or arbitration until they are ready for a thorough risk assessment. If a mediation is cancelled more than 21 calendar days before the hearing, there will be no charge.
Mediations or arbitrations cancelled within 21 calendar days of the scheduled attendance will be charged 50% of the fee for the scheduled time, plus HST and any disbursements incurred.
The party requesting the cancellation will be charged the full amount of the cancellation fee unless the parties agree otherwise.
Accounts
Unless otherwise agreed, the presumption is that counsel for the parties have agreed to share equally in the cost of the mediation.
Nearing Solutions reserves the right to request a deposit equal to each parties’ share of the estimated account 30 days prior to the date of the attendance.
Accounts are due within 30 days and accrue interest at 5% calculated monthly.