In Ontario, enforcing an arbitration award usually involves turning the award into a court judgment. Arbitration awards are intended to be binding, meaning the parties are legally required to follow them. If a party does not comply voluntarily, the other party can apply to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to have the award enforced. This is typically done by bringing an application under Ontario’s Arbitration Act, 1991 . The court does not re-hear the dispute or reconsid

A settlement agreement reached through mediation becomes enforceable once it is properly documented. The most important step is to put the agreement in writing. The document – typically called “Minutes of Settlement” – should clearly describe each party’s obligations, timelines, and payment terms. In many cases, the mediator helps draft or finalize this written agreement at the end of the mediation session, but all parties should review it carefully (with their legal counsel