Updated for 2010 Changes to the Professional Engineers Act

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A summary of the relevant statutes and regulations: Fees_Mediation_Committee.pdf [1, 2].

The Fees Mediation Committee reviews any complaint by a client of a licensee or holder of a certificate of authorization with respect to the fee charged for the professional engineering services provided to the client. [1] It may either mediate or arbitrate such disputes. This committee was formed in 1984 as an alternative to litigation; however, if the engineer refuses to participate, the client must use the usual court system. [3]

Complaints are reviewed by the Fees Mediation Committee (either three or four Members of the Association) who will review the complaint and will determine if mediation or arbitration is appropriate. If the committee decides to proceed, they will select one or more members to continue with the process for the specific complaint.

Mediation

Upon receiving consent from the practitioner, the committee may perform a mediation which results in a written decision which is distributed, but not binding, to the parties involved.

Arbitration

Upon receiving written consent from all parties, the committee may arbitrate such a dispute and the decision will be final and binding on all parties. Such decisions may be enforced by filing the decision with the Superior Court of Justice.

The Schedule of Fees for Engineering Services which was last published in 2001.

References

[1] Professional Engineers Act R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER P.28
[2] Professional Engineers Act General R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 941
[3] Fees Mediation Committee: Role and Mandate