Program Chairs
Bruce Reynolds, FCIArb
Partner, Singleton Reynolds LLP
Howard Wise
Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Wise Alternative Dispute Resolution Inc.
Is your arbitration process working – or just expensive?
New for Canada’s construction arbitration community: an innovative national program for experienced dispute professionals focused on balancing fairness and efficiency through the full arbitration lifecycle–from front-end design and early case management through evidence planning, hearing strategy, and cost outcomes. Includes an optional workshop for those who want tribunal-facing practice and feedback.
In complex, multi-party and expert-driven disputes, outcomes often turn on a handful of early choices: how the process is structured, how issues are narrowed, and how the record is built for decision-making. The first day focuses on tribunal-informed best practices and the operating moves that prevent procedural drag and credibility loss. The optional workshop day turns those concepts into structured performance practice through realistic mock hearings, guided by direct decision-maker feedback.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program (please note: the October 15 workshop will be live only.)
What You’ll Learn
Strategies to set up a first procedural conference that narrows issues early and keeps momentum
Best practices for drafting fit-for-purpose dispute resolution contract clauses
Methods for applying proportionality tools tribunals actually use (limits, staging, disciplined issues lists)
Insights for building a focused disclosure plan for high‑volume project records
How to craft PO‑1 core terms that control pace, scope, and fairness
Effective approaches for managing privilege efficiently and transparently within the process
Tools to address non‑party evidence hurdles (authority, access, subpoenas)
Techniques for presenting delay/quantum and other expert‑driven issues with clarity and credibility
Tactics for navigating interim motions and urgent relief without derailing the timetable
PLUS! Optional Day 2 Workshop: live mock hearings with direct tribunal feedback (live only; not recorded).
Who Should Attend
Mid‑ to senior-level disputes counsel working in or moving into arbitration or want to arbitrate more effectively
Commercial litigators entering construction, or handling more construction files
Contract drafters/negotiators responsible for dispute clauses and risk allocation
In‑house counsel for owners/contractors/consultants who lead dispute strategy and decisions
Senior claims/disputes leads managing arbitration strategy, record, and cost control
Commercial arbitrators building stronger construction sector competence
Claims/quantum/scheduling consultants strengthening tribunal‑focused arbitration skills
Faculty
Program Chairs
Bruce Reynolds, FCIArb
Partner, Singleton Reynolds LLP
Howard Wise
Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, Wise Alternative Dispute Resolution Inc.
Program Advisory Board
Duncan Glaholt
Construction Mediator and Arbitrator, Glaholt ADR Inc.
Nicolas Gagnon
Partner, Lavery, de Billy, LLP
Karen Martin, KC
Partner, Dentons Canada LLP
Sabri Shawa, KC, FCIArb
Partner, Jensen Shawa Solomon Duguid Hawkes LLP
Register
Oct 14-15, 2026
Program + Workshop (Please note: the October 15 workshop will be live only and will not be recorded, live attendance is required.)
$1295 + TAX
Time
9:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
Oct 14, 2026
Program Only
$795 + TAX
Time
9:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
Dec 7, 2026
Online Replay will only include the program recorded on October 14.
$795 + TAX
Time
9:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
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If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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