Notice to Mediate

Last updated on December 16, 2025

The Notice to Mediate process enables a party to a case in the B.C. Supreme Court to require the other parties to participate in a mediation. It is authorized by specific regulations.

The Notice to Mediate regulations are available for the following types of cases:

Choosing a mediator is key to a successful mediation. All parties to the dispute must agree on the mediator. You can get the names of mediators from:

B.C.'s Family Justice Services Division, which has staff who can help with mediation of disputes related to separation or divorce
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of British Columbia
The BC Legal Referral Service
Mediate BC
Family Mediation Canada
Canadian Bar Association British Columbia Find a Lawyer tool
Law Society of British Columbia Lawyer Directory

Glossary of terms

This glossary explains words used in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation.

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