As of October 1, 2019, the Interim Adjudication regime has come
into effect. Given that a few months have now passed since
implementation, an important question needs to be asked: how does
the process actually work?
ADR Chambers, and specifically the Ontario Dispute Adjudication
for Construction Contracts ("ODACC"), was named as the
Authorized Nominating Authority to oversee the adjudication process
for construction disputes.
Once a party has decided to bring a claim under the Interim
Adjudication regime, the party must first go to ODACC's website
(odacc.ca). The website provides information on the process itself
and serves as the training portal for prospective adjudicators
seeking certification. Prior to completing the claim form and
initiating the process, all claimants must create an account with
ODACC. The emphasis on online claims is consistent with the overall
theme of the regime, which is aimed at providing a quick and
cost-effective alternative to
