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Bruce Ally

Arbitrator Mediator
Toronto, ON, Canada

About

With over 30 years of professional practice, this neutral has conducted more than 3,000 mediations. His background includes extensive work in civil litigation and family matters, having served as a roster mediator for the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program since its inception. He has also functioned as a Child Protection Mediator and an arbitrator for the Financial Services Commission of Ontario.

Practice Areas

Civil Litigation Civil Rights Construction Employment & Labor Estates & Probate Family Law & Divorce Insurance Personal Injury & Torts

Professional Experience

Roster Mediator
Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program
Arbitrator
Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Child Protection Mediator
Private Practice Mediator and Arbitrator

Publications Leadership

  • Instructor of ADR programs at various post-secondary institutions
  • Frequent speaker at dispute resolution conferences and workshops

Positioning Takeaways

This practitioner offers a deep historical perspective on the Ontario mediation landscape, backed by three decades of experience and thousands of completed cases. His academic credentials from Osgoode and Harvard support a highly technical and structured approach to both family and civil arbitration.

License & Certifications

  • Chartered Mediator (C.Med)
  • Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb)
  • Accredited Family Mediator (AccFM)

Education

Master of Laws (LLM) in ADR
Osgoode Hall Law School
Master of Arts
University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts
York University
Certificate in Mediation
Harvard Law School

Distinction

Holds the advanced LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall and has completed specialized training at Harvard Law School.

Reputation

He is recognized for his extensive experience in high-volume mediation environments and his ability to handle complex multi-party disputes across diverse legal sectors.