Welcome and Introduction
Shannon Salter — Chair, Civil Resolution Tribunal, Vancouver
Introduction to the Civil Resolution Tribunal
- philosophy and values
- evolution
- how it works—a high level view
Shannon Salter — Chair, Civil Resolution Tribunal, Vancouver
The CRT and MVA Personal Injury Claims
- jurisdictions
- how the CRT operates
- top 10 things to watch out for
Richard Rogers — Executive Director and Registrar, Civil Resolution Tribunal, Victoria
Break
How to Maximize Your Chances of Settlement
- how the mediation process works
- what is the statutory authority of mediators
- factors which will maximize the chances of a consensual agreement
Kandis McCall —Director, Case Management, Civil Resolution Tribunal, Victoria
Networking Lunch (provided)
CRT and Jurisdiction—What is a Minor Injury?
- what are the criteria?
- what are the uncertainties in play?
- implications for managing your files
Sandra M. Katalinic — Eyford Macaulay Shaw & Padmanabhan LLP, Vancouver
CRT and Expert Evidence
- limitations on expert evidence
- implications of restrictions on file conduct: timing and tactics
- independent medical examinations
Alison L. Murray, QC — Murray Jamieson, Vancouver
John M. Rice — Rice Harbut Elliott LLP, Vancouver
Break
Judicial Review of Decisions of the CRT
- procedure and parties
- patent unreasonableness standard of review/procedural unfairness
- Charter values
- remedies on judicial review
Oliver Pulleyblank — Pulleyblank Law, Vancouver
Matthew R. Voell — Barrister and Solicitor, Vancouver
Concluding Wide Open Question Session
Shannon Salter — Chair, Civil Resolution Tribunal, Vancouver
Closing Remarks
Shannon Salter — Chair, Civil Resolution Tribunal, Vancouver