Most building contracts contain dispute resolution clauses which refer to arbitration. (constructionlawcanada.com)
This approach is intended to lead to more tailored and appropriate dispute resolution clauses and away from the automatic response of negotiation followed by litigation. (slaw.ca)
And including mediation in a contract dispute resolution clause removes two of the major barriers to early dispute resolution: simple inertia and a fear of looking weak. (slaw.ca)