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The debate over Vavilov’s applicability to commercial arbitration appeals continues in Alberta

In just two short weeks, Canadian courts in different provinces have reached opposite conclusions on whether the new standard of review framework for administrative tribunals, as set out in Bell and Vavilov, applies to local commercial arbitrations.

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BC passes legislation to modernize International Commercial Arbitration Act

The legislature passed the International Commercial Arbitration Amendment Act on April 12, 2018 with the goal of updating BC’s International Arbitration Act to reflect current international best practices.

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International commercial arbitration in Ontario: Court intervention and public policy as a ground to set aside awards

The decision in JAG Worldwide v. Lakeside Produce demonstrates that Ontario courts continue to reaffirm the importance of respecting parties’ decisions to arbitrate their disputes, and adhere to the strict limitations of their ability to review international arbitration awards.

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