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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