5. A mediator must hold a mediation session or mediation sessions within 45 days after the date on which the mandate was received.
The mediator must communicate with the parties so they may agree on a date and time for the mediation session within 15 days after the date on which the mandate was received.
The mediation session is held at the place determined by the mediator or, with the parties’ consent, at a distance using a technological means.
1598-2023O.C. 1598-2023, s. 5.