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![]() DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (CANADA)POLICY ON DISPUTE RESOLUTIONPREAMBLEDispute resolution (DR) includes all possible processes for resolving a conflict, from consensual to adjudicative, from negotiation to litigation. The appropriate method to resolve any given dispute can only be chosen after a careful assessment of the fa cts and circumstances of the case. In making this evaluation, one must consider the interests of the parties, the nature of the dispute and any statutory or policy restrictions governing the use of a particular DR process. The consensual nature of most DR methods requires that the choice of process be made jointly by all parties. It is the ability of the parties to choose which DR process best fits the case at hand that will improve the quality of and access to justice. GOALSThe Department of Justice affirms the responsibility of all its employees to make every effort to prevent disputes from arising and, where they do arise, to address them as early and effectively as possible, in order to avoid the courts becoming our only avenue of recourse. The spectrum of dispute resolution processes is not limited to civil matters, but rather is potentially applicable across the mandate of the Department of Justice. In accordance with government policy, the Department encourages the u se of the various DR processes in all appropriate circumstances. The use of DR affirms two principles of the Department's mission statement: "to support the Minister of Justice in working to ensure that Canada is a just and law-abiding society with an accessible, efficient and fair system of justice"; and to provide "h igh-quality legal services and counsel to the government and to client departments and agencies". COMMITMENTS TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALSLeadership
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Dispute PreventionJustice employees will use best efforts to prevent disputes from arising and will consider the use of DR processes at the earliest possible stage of any conflict. Legislative InitiativesJustice counsel will ensure that, where appropriate, efficient and effective forms of DR be integrated into draft legislation. Policy and Program Initiatives
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