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The Many Ways of Mediation: A Survey of Mediation in Canada
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B27. The parties appear to have reached an impasse and are ready to terminate without an
agreement. Tensions are high. What would you do and what would you hope to achieve?
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Extra space for any of your answers. Please reference the question number you are answering.

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The Many Ways of Mediation: A Survey of Mediation in Canada
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SECTION C: MEDIATION - THE PROFESSION There has been much debate about standardizing
the practice of mediation. This section asks for your views on accreditation, as well as changes that
are taking place within the field.
C1.
In the area where you mediate most, how strongly do you agree or disagree with the following?
Strongly
Strongly 
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Disagree
Disagree
Agree
Agree
Opinion
Mediators should be licensed.
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Competency should be based on
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performance, not education.
Standards are needed to ensure
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delivery of quality services.
Mediators should have legal backgrounds.
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Only mediation associations should decide
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who is qualified to mediate.
No single organization should dictate
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standards.
A market-based approach is sufficient
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to protect consumers.
Mediators should be trained in university
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or community colleges.
The number of licensed mediators should
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be controlled.
Mediation trainers should be accredited.
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The content of mediation training courses 
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should be regulated.
The field is becoming over populated with
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minimally trained mediators.
C2.
How would you like to see the issue of standards and accreditation addressed in Canada?
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