ADR Services in Alberta

Dispute Resolution Network (DRN)

The Alberta government has a wide range of mediation and conflict resolution programs available to the public at little or no cost. Programs are available for disputes in a number of areas including: civil court claims, land use, municipal affairs, family situations (divorce, child support, or child protection), environment, agriculture, energy, labour, and landlords and tenants.

Alberta Culture and Tourism, Programs & Services

A variety of programs and services are available to assist communities, nonprofits and volunteerism in Alberta.

The Residential Tenancy Dispute Resolution Service (RTDRS) is a fast, inexpensive, less-formal way to settle disputes between landlords and tenants.

The RTDRS is a tribunal that gives landlords and tenants a way to settle issues without going to court.

These non-profit organizations provide volunteers to assist in resolving conflicts between neighbours, and within community and non-profit organizations, at no cost to participants.

Community Mediation Calgary Society
Calgary

Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre (MRJC)
Edmonton




Strathcona Community Mediation Society
Sherwood Park

His Highness Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili 
Conciliation and Arbitration Board for Canada (CAB) 
Edmonton & Prairie Regions
Volunteers provide dispute resolution services to the Ismaili community in the areas of commercial, and matrimonial and family matters.

Alberta Restorative Justice Association
An association of organizations and individuals who practice Restorative Justice. Supports existing and new RJ initiatives in Alberta.

Fairview Community Restorative Justice
FCRJ is a community run program in Fairview, AB that uses Community Justice Forums as its main practice. The programs purpose is not to determine guilt or innocence, but to address the victim’s harms and needs, while holding the offenders accountable to put right those harms

Mediation and Restorative Justice Centre (MRJC)
Edmonton
Restorative processes and Victim-Offender mediation. Programs include Building Safer Ground and Circles of Support and Accountability.

Alberta Family Mediation Society (AFMS) AFMS advocates for the resolution of family conflict through the use of mediation by qualified professionals.

Peer Mediation and Skills Training (PMAST)
Calgary
Anti-bullying and conflict resolution to build positive relationships in homes, schools, and communities.

Foundation for Administrative Justice (FOAJ) 
Edmonton & Calgary
A nonprofit training organization that helps agencies, boards, and commissions educate their members and staff in conducting administrative justice tribunals.