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The '''ADR Institute of BC''' can direct you to a chartered mediator or arbitrator who is a member of the ADR Institute of Canada. Visit [https://adrbc.com/ adrbc.com] or call 604-736-6614 in Vancouver and 1-877-332-2264 elsewhere in BC.
The '''ADR Institute of BC''' can direct you to a chartered mediator or arbitrator who is a member of the ADR Institute of Canada. Visit [https://adrbc.com/ adrbc.com] or call 604-736-6614 in Vancouver and 1-877-332-2264 elsewhere in BC.
The '''ADR Institute of Canada''' is a national, non-profit organization that sets education and training standards for its chartered mediators and arbitrators. Visit [http://www.adrcanada.ca/ adrcanada.ca].


The '''Mediate BC Society''' has a list of mediators. Visit [http://www.mediatebc.com/ mediatebc.com] or call 604-684-1300 in Vancouver or 1-877-656-1300 elsewhere in BC.  
The '''Mediate BC Society''' has a list of mediators. Visit [http://www.mediatebc.com/ mediatebc.com] or call 604-684-1300 in Vancouver or 1-877-656-1300 elsewhere in BC.  
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Call the '''Lawyer Referral Service''', operated by the BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, for a lawyer experienced in alternative dispute resolution. Call 604-687-3221 in the Lower Mainland or 1-800-663-1919 elsewhere in BC, or visit [https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Lawyer-Referral-Service cbabc.org].
Call the '''Lawyer Referral Service''', operated by the BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, for a lawyer experienced in alternative dispute resolution. Call 604-687-3221 in the Lower Mainland or 1-800-663-1919 elsewhere in BC, or visit [https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Lawyer-Referral-Service cbabc.org].


Organizations related to a specific business, product or service may also offer alternative dispute resolution services. For example, the [http://www.camvap.ca/ Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan] has an arbitration program for disputes between consumers and vehicle manufacturers about alleged manufacturing defects or new vehicle warranties. If you have a complaint involving a business, the [https://www.bbb.org/ Better Business Bureau] offers both mediation and arbitration.  
Organizations related to a specific business, product or service may also offer alternative dispute resolution services. For example, the [http://www.camvap.ca/ Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan] has an arbitration program for disputes between consumers and vehicle manufacturers about alleged manufacturing defects or new vehicle warranties. If you have a complaint involving a business, the [https://www.bbb.org/ Better Business Bureau] offers both mediation and arbitration.


===Finding a collaborative practitioner===
===Finding a collaborative practitioner===