49Termination of mediation

49 Termination of mediation

(1) The mediator conducting a mediation of a dispute in accordance with this Subdivision: (a) may terminate the mediation at any time if the mediator is satisfied that a resolution of the dispute is not likely to occur; and (b) must terminate the mediation if the party who requested the mediation requests the mediator to do so. (2) If a dispute that is the subject of mediation in accordance with this Subdivision is not resolved within 30 days after the mediation commenced: (a) the respondent to the mediation may ask the mediator to terminate the mediation; and (b) the mediator must do so.

Note: The mediator decides under paragraph 48(4)(c) when a mediation commences.

(3) If the mediator terminates a mediation under subsection (1) or (2), the mediator must issue a certificate stating: (a) the names of the parties to the mediation; and (b) the nature of the dispute that was the subject of the mediation; and (c) that the mediation has been terminated; and (d) that the dispute has not been resolved. (4) The mediator must give a copy of the certificate to: (a) the Ombudsman; and (b) each party to the dispute.