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John Westdal, Mediator, Ottawa, Ontario.

John Westdal

Neutral Solutions Inc.
343 Preston Street
Suite 1100
Ottawa, ON K1S 1N4
Tel: (613) 863-6124
Website: www.neutralsolutions.ca
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Recognized to Ontario Chapter for:
Civil/Commercial Mediation

Other ADR Services: Med-Arb, Neutral Evaluation

Video Conferencing
Available
  • Practice Commenced2018
  • # of MEDS (as of 21/12/24)600
  • # of ARBS (as of 21/12/24)5
Current Practice
Online / In-Person

Biographical

John is a mediator, investigator, and workplace facilitator with a background of over twenty years as a labour, employment, and human rights lawyer.

John brings a delicate balance of expertise, experience, and pragmatism to resolve disputes. He became a dedicated neutral in 2018. Prior, he was a partner at a boutique labour and employment firm and practised law for over twenty years as an advocate in labour, employment, and human rights matters. He also gained valuable insights into organizational demands in a secondment as a Human Resources Manager.

He went to McGill (Economics, 91) and Queen’s (Law, 95). He speaks regularly at seminars for ADR professionals, lawyers, and human resources practitioners. He is also an avid mountain biker and cross-country skier.


Case Experience

  • Civil Rights
  • Disability Claims
  • Discrimination
  • Employment
  • Human Rights Act
  • Insurance
  • Labour/Unions
  • Pensions / ERISA
  • Public Policy
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Workplace Rights

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws - Queen’s University, Kingston 1995
  • Bachelor of Arts (Economics) - McGill University, Montreal 1991

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • ADR Institute of Canada (and Ontario)
  • Qualified Mediator with ADR Institute of Canada (and Ontario)
  • Canadian Association of Workplace Investigators

Rates Information

Please call or see rates at: https://www.neutralsolutions.ca/what-it-costs


Language Skills

English

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