After pleadings have been closed, the Dispute Resolution Office in Saskatchewan contacts the parties to initiate scheduling dates for a mandatory mediation session. This mandatory mediation must occur before any further applications or steps take place in the Action. The Dispute Resolution Office often requires the named parties (or a person with authority of a corporation) and their lawyers to appear in person. At this stage, the parties will attempt to resolve the dispute with a mediator. If a resolution is not reached at this time, the Dispute Resolution Office will issue a Certificate of Compliance and the Action can be continued.