In a recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada, titled Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Vavilov (“Vavilov“), the rules regarding appeals of arbitration awards was significantly overhauled. In the past, decisions of arbitrators that were brought before the courts for an appeal on a question of law could only be considered on… Continue reading Changes to the Standard of Review in Appealing Arbitrations
Category: Arbitration
Arbitration and the Right to Appeal
We have previously addressed the differences between traditional litigation through the Court system, versus the benefits and disadvantages of alternative methods of dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration. However, there is one particular aspect of Arbitration, in particular, that we address in this blog – that of diminished right to appeal an Arbitration Award.… Continue reading Arbitration and the Right to Appeal
Of Appeals and Arbitrations
In a recent case released by the Alberta Court of Appeal, Justice O’Ferrall added some clarity to questions surrounding the continuing jurisdiction of the Arbitration Act, RSA 2000, c A-43 once the Court of Queen’s Bench has confirmed an Arbitration Award in the form of an Order of the Court. In Anand v Anand, 2018 ABCA… Continue reading Of Appeals and Arbitrations