Mediators' Fees (Rule 24.1, Rules of Civil Procedure)
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O. Reg. 451/98: MEDIATORS' FEES (RULE 24.1, RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE), Under: Administration of Justice Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. A.6
Administration of Justice Act
ONTARIO REGULATION 451/98
MEDIATORS’ FEES (RULE 24.1, RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE)
Consolidation Period: From July 3, 2001 to the e-Laws currency date.
Last amendment: 241/01.
Legislative History: 241/01.
This is the English version of a bilingual regulation.
1. In this Regulation,
“mandatory mediation session” means the mediation session required by Rule 24.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 1.
2. For the purposes of this Regulation,
(a) two or more plaintiffs shall be deemed to be one party; and
(b) two or more defendants who jointly serve a statement of defence or are jointly represented shall be deemed to be one party. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 2.
3. (1) When a mandatory mediation session is conducted under Rule 24.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure by a mediator named in a list described in subrule 24.1.08 (1) of those Rules, fees shall be paid in accordance with this Regulation. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 3 (1).
(2) The mediator’s fees for the mandatory mediation session cover the following services:
1. One-half hour of preparation time for each party.
2. Up to three hours of actual mediation. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 3 (2).
4. (1) The mediator’s fees for the mandatory mediation session shall not exceed the amount shown in the following Table:
TABLE
|
Number of Parties |
Maximum Fees |
|
2 |
$600 plus GST |
|
3 |
$675 plus GST |
|
4 |
$750 plus GST |
|
5 or more |
$825 plus GST |
O. Reg. 451/98, s. 4 (1).
(2) Each party is required to pay an equal share of the mediator’s fees for the mandatory mediation session. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 4 (2).
(3) After the first three hours of actual mediation, the mediation may be continued if the parties and the mediator agree to do so and agree on the mediator’s fees or hourly rate for the additional time. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 4 (3).
5. (1) If the mediator cancels a session under subrule 24.1.10 (5) of the Rules of Civil Procedure because a party fails to comply with subrule 24.1.10 (1), that party shall pay any cancellation fees. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 5 (1).
(2) If the mediator cancels a session under subrule 24.1.12 (1) of the Rules of Civil Procedure because a party fails to attend within the first 30 minutes of the session, the party who fails to attend shall pay any cancellation fees. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 5 (2).
(3) Two or more parties who fail to comply or to attend, as the case may be, shall pay the cancellation fees in equal shares. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 5 (3).
(4) The cancellation fees shall not exceed the applicable amount shown in the Table to subsection 4 (1). O. Reg. 451/98, s. 5 (4).
6. A party’s failure to pay a share referred to in subsection 4 (2) or 5 (3) does not increase the share or shares of the other party or parties. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 6.
7. (1) A party who holds a valid legal aid certificate with respect to the proceeding is not required to pay fees under this Regulation. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 7 (1).
(2) A party to whom subsection (1) does not apply but who may suffer financial hardship if required to pay fees under this Regulation may contact the mediation co-ordinator. O. Reg. 451/98, s. 7 (2).