Fixed-rate for a scheduled day or part thereof: $3,200. Standard time charge for all other services in respect of a hearing, including preparing a written decision: $425 per hour.
No charge for travel time.
Fee Estimate for 1 full day arbitration (regular business hours), including pre-arbitration matters; attending hearing; and preparing a written decision, depending on the evidence, facts, and issues: $4,500 to $6,000.
Fixed Fee Option: $6,000 per regular hearing day, or part thereof: includes all pre-arbitration matters, hearing, and all writing time.
Delivery of written decisions is projected within four weeks of the date of the last hearing or written submission.
Additional Costs:
NB: arbitrations under the Condominium Act, Trade Union Act or other legislation may be subject to different rates prescribed by regulation or the appropriate authority. In such cases, those rates apply in place of the above.
Liability for fees: As per paragraph 17 of the Sample Arbitration Agreement.
Fee for 1 day mediation with two parties is in the range of $2,500-$3,500, depending on the size of the briefs, the time taken and any other factors adding to the complexity of the matter. Fee for mediations involving more than two parties will be in the $3,500-$4,500 (and up) range, depending on the same factors.
No charge for travel time.
Additional Costs:
Liability for fees: As per paragraph 8 of the Sample Mediation Agreement.
If the matter is cancelled more than 28 days from the scheduled hearing date(s) there is no cancellation fee;
If the matter is cancelled between 14 and 27 days from the scheduled hearing date(s), the cancellation fee is $1,600.00 for the first day and $750.00 for each subsequent day;
If the matter is cancelled less than 14 days from the scheduled hearing date(s), the cancellation fee is $2,133.00 for the first day and $750.00 for each subsequent day.
* All fees and prices are subject to HST
* Accounts are net 30 days and thereafter interest at 6% per annum is charged.
* All parties are jointly and severally liable for all cancellation fees (including those for room rentals).