Independent arbitration · National Capital Region and across Canada

Rigorous process
Clear decisions

Cadence Arbitration is the independent practice of Carine Midy, Q.Arb. Bilingual sole-arbitrator appointments are considered in commercial, consumer, transportation and regulated-sector, and selected public-sector and procurement disputes, under institutional rules, sector-specific arbitration programs and ad hoc arbitration agreements. Proceedings may be conducted in English or French, in person in the National Capital Region or remotely across Canada.

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Arbitrations conducted
20+
Appointment role
Sole arbitrator
Working languages
EN · FR
In-person and remote across Canada
Ottawa-based
About

Carine Midy,
Q.Arb.

Bilingual independent arbitrator · National Capital Region

Curriculum vitae and fee schedule available on request.

Carine Midy is a bilingual independent arbitrator with experience presiding over more than 20 binding arbitration proceedings and issuing more than 20 written, reasoned decisions and awards.

She serves as a sole arbitrator under the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) and holds the Qualified Arbitrator designation (Q.Arb.) from the ADR Institute of Canada.

Her arbitration experience includes proceedings involving legal counsel, represented and self-represented parties, fact witnesses, and technical and expert evidence. She has determined procedural, jurisdictional and eligibility issues; assessed contested documentary and oral evidence; made credibility findings; interpreted contractual and program provisions; and determined remedies.

Her approach is measured, structured and evidence-based. Each matter is decided according to the governing agreement, applicable rules and evidentiary record, with clear procedural direction and a fair opportunity for each party to present its case. Cadence Arbitration provides neutral adjudicative services only; it does not provide mediation, legal advice, advocacy or representation.

Why Cadence

Independent decision-making
supported by a disciplined process

  • 01

    Bilingual proceedings

    Procedural communications, hearings, submissions and awards may be conducted entirely in English or French.

  • 02

    Experienced sole arbitrator

    Experience managing binding proceedings involving counsel, represented and self-represented parties, witnesses and contested evidentiary records.

  • 03

    Technical and expert evidence

    Experience assessing technical reports, expert evidence, service records and competing explanations of complex facts.

  • 04

    Structured case management

    Clear procedural directions, proportionate timelines and focused identification of the issues to be decided.

  • 05

    Written, reasoned decisions

    Decisions are organized around the issues, governing provisions, evidence, parties' positions and resulting findings.

  • 06

    Independence and disclosure

    Every prospective appointment is reviewed for potential conflicts, with any required disclosures made before acceptance.

Practice

Areas of arbitration practice

Appointments are considered as sole arbitrator, subject to availability and independence and conflict review, in domestic, program-based and ad hoc proceedings, in English or French.

01

Commercial disputes

Contract interpretation, performance, payment and termination disputes between businesses, including service agreements, supply and distribution arrangements, and selected post-transaction obligations.

02

Consumer disputes

Disputes involving warranties, alleged defects, service and repair histories, eligibility requirements, technical evidence and remedies under consumer or sector-specific arbitration agreements.

03

Transportation and regulated-sector disputes

Disputes involving transportation services, rates, charges, service obligations and other matters governed by legislation, sector-specific agreements or specialized arbitration programs.

04

Public-sector and procurement disputes

Selected contractual disputes involving public bodies and suppliers, including procurement, service-delivery and program agreements.

Experience

Selected arbitration experience

The following matters have been generalized to protect the identity of the parties.

01

Technical evidence and recurring defect

Warranty and remedy dispute involving repeated repair attempts, technical service records and an independent post-hearing technical inspection.

Sole arbitrator · CAMVAP
02

Jurisdiction and eligibility

Determination of whether an alleged condition arose from the general design of a product or from a defect specific to its assembly or materials.

Sole arbitrator · CAMVAP
03

Prolonged immobilization and remedy

Dispute involving a nearly new vehicle that remained immobilized for an extended period, competing evidence regarding repair efforts and escalation, and determination of the appropriate remedy.

Sole arbitrator · CAMVAP

Experience includes proceedings and written decisions in both English and French.

Appointments and professional affiliations

Arbitration appointments

  • Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) Sole arbitrator in consumer–manufacturer disputes.

Professional affiliations

  • ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC) Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb.) · Member
  • ADR Institute of Ontario (ADRIO) Director · Governance Committee member · Member

Appointments are also considered under the ADRIC Arbitration Rules, other Canadian institutional rules, sector-specific arbitration agreements and ad hoc arbitration agreements.

Process

A structured path
from appointment to award

  1. Step 1

    Enquiry or referral

    The parties provide basic information about the dispute, applicable agreement or rules, and relevant deadlines.

  2. Step 2

    Conflict-of-interest and independence review

    Potential conflicts of interest are reviewed and any required disclosures are made before the appointment is accepted.

  3. Step 3

    Procedural directions

    The procedure, timetable, evidence requirements and hearing format are established.

  4. Step 4

    Evidence and hearing

    The parties present their evidence and submissions in writing, virtually or in person, as appropriate.

  5. Step 5

    Reasoned decision or award

    A written decision or award is issued in the language of the proceeding.

Credentials

Qualifications and experience

Arbitration experience

  • More than 20 binding arbitration proceedings
  • More than 20 written, reasoned arbitration decisions and awards
  • Virtual, teleconference and in-person hearing experience
  • Proceedings conducted in English and French
  • Experience with counsel, represented and self-represented parties, and witnesses
  • Experience assessing documentary evidence and fact, technical and expert testimony

Designations and training

  • Arbitration Certificate, Kompass Professional Development
  • ADRIC-accredited arbitration training
  • ADRIC-approved ethics training

Full curriculum vitae available on request.

Contact

Submit an enquiry

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Proceedings available in English or French · Virtually across Canada and in person in the National Capital Region.

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