What kinds of qualifications or certificates do mediators need to have, in order to be able to practice in British Columbia?
The practice of mediation is not regulated in British Columbia. There is no overall governing professional body which certifies or licences mediators, and no legislation which requires that specific standards be met before mediators are allowed to practice. There are, however, a number of dispute resolution organizations in the province – including the B.C. Mediator Roster Society – which provide standards of practice for mediators. For more information, visit the section Practicing Mediation in B.C.
