List of arbitrators for sections 36.2, 169(1) and 169.42 of the Canada Transportation Act
The Canada Transportation Act provides authority to the Agency to resolve disputes between railways and shippers using mediation, arbitration, final offer arbitration, or adjudication.
Arbitration of disputes and final offer arbitration
Subsection 36.2 (1.1) states that the Agency may establish a roster of persons who may arbitrate a dispute relating to:
- any railway matter covered under Part III or IV of the Act; or
- the application of any rate or charge for
- the movement of goods by railways
- the provision of incidental services.
In addition, section 169(1) requires the Agency to establish a list of persons who agree to act as arbitrators in final offer arbitrations. The list must indicate if a person has declared having relevant expertise for final offer arbitrations, and the nature of that expertise.
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| Name/Address | Bilingual | Biography | Capability to conduct virtual arbitrations |
|---|---|---|---|
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Louise Barrington, LL.B., LL.M., FCIArb, FHKIArb |
Bilingual arbitration service | Yes | |
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Fazal Bhimji, C. Med, C. Arb, PPL |
English only service | Yes | |
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John Campion, J.D., FCIArb, Emeritus Bencher, C.S. |
English only service | Yes | |
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J. Brian Casey, LL.M., FCIArb For information on Work Samples, please contact the arbitrator directly. |
English only service | Yes | |
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Peter G. Cathcart, Q.C. |
English only service | Yes | |
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Murray Clemens, Q.C. |
English only service | Yes | |
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Hon. J. Douglas Cunningham, LL.B., LL.D. C. Arb |
English only service | Yes | |
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Hon. Pierre Dalphond, LL.L., M.Phil., FCIArb |
Bilingual arbitration service | Yes | |
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Andrew Diamond, LL.B., M.B.A. For information on Work Samples, please contact the arbitrator directly. |
English only service | Yes | |
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Michael Erdle, LL.B. |
English only service | Yes | |
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Hon. Konrad von Finckenstein, Q.C. |
English only service | Yes | |
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Hon. L. Yves Fortier, P.C., C.C., O.Q., Q.C. |
Bilingual arbitration service | Yes | |
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Claude Freeman, LL.M. (ADR), C. Med, C. Arb 925 Boulevard de Maisonneuve West, Suite 134 |
Bilingual arbitration service | Yes | |
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Matthew Ghikas, LL.B., FCIArb, Q. Arb |
English only service | Biography | Yes |
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Duncan Glaholt, J.D. CIArb |
English only service | Yes | |
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Jeffrey A. Hand, LL.B., C. Arb, CIArb |
English only service | Yes | |
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Robert D. Holmes, Q.C. |
English only service | Yes | |
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William Horton, C. Arb, FCIArb |
English only service | ||
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Marvin Huberman, LL.B., LL.M. |
English only service | Yes | |
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Helmut K. Johannsen, LL.B., P.Eng., C. Arb, FCIArb |
English only service | Biography | |
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David Phillip Jones, Q.C., C. Arb |
English only service | Yes | |
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Kathleen J. Kelly |
Bilingual arbitration service | Yes | |
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Harvey Kirsh, LL.B., LL.M., C. Arb, C.S. |
English only service | Yes | |
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Richard Krempulec, LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), Q.C. |
English only service |
For information on Work Samples, please contact the arbitrator directly. |
Yes |
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John Marshall, LL.B., Q.C. 707 308 4th Ave. SW |
English only service | Biography | Yes |
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Robert Masson |
Bilingual arbitration service | Yes | |
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Robert McBean, Q.C., C. Arb, C. Med |
English only service | Yes | |
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Dan McDonald, Q.C., FCIArb |
English only service | ||
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John Lorn McDougall, Q.C., LL.B., FCIArb, CIArb |
English only service | Biography | |
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J.J. McIntyre |
Bilingual arbitration service | Yes | |
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Richard Moore, LL.M., C. Arb |
English only service | Biography | Yes |
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Hon. Frank Newbould, LL.B, Q.C. |
English only service | Yes | |
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David Ngai, LL.B., C. Arb |
English only service | Yes | |
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Hon. Joseph R. Nuss, Q.C., Ad.E. |
Bilingual arbitration service | ||
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J. William Rowley, LL.B., Q.C. |
English only service | Biography | Yes |
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Murray L. Smith, LL.B., LL.M., FCIArb, Chartered Arbitrator |
English only service | Yes | |
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Allan J. Stitt, C. Arb |
English only service | Yes | |
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Francois Tougas, LL.B. |
Bilingual arbitration service | Biography | Yes |
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David Towers, CPA, CA, C. Arb |
English only service | Biography | No |
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Nick Tywoniuk, C. Arb, C. Med |
English only service | Yes | |
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Daniel Urbas, LL.B., FCIArb |
Bilingual arbitration service | Biography | Yes |
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Janet Walker, J.D., D.Phil., CIArb |
Bilingual arbitration service | Yes | |
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Anne M. Wallace, Q.C., LL.B., C. Arb, C. Med |
English only service | Yes | |
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Pat Withers |
English only service | Yes | |
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Kent Woodruff, C. Arb, C. Med, LL.B. |
English only service | Yes |
Level of service arbitration
Section 169.42 requires the Agency to establish a list of persons who agree to act as arbitrators in arbitrations concerning rail level of service.
The following is a list of persons, including members and staff of the Agency, which the Agency has determined are qualified to arbitrate matters under section 169.31.
The Agency has the discretion to add names of additional persons from its other arbitrator rosters at any time where conditions warrant expanding the list.
List of arbitrators for matters under section 169.31
Scott Streiner
Chair and CEO
Canadian Transportation Agency
Elizabeth C. Barker
Vice-Chair and Member
Canadian Transportation Agency
Heather Smith
Member
Canadian Transportation Agency
Lenore Duff
Former Temporary Member
Canadian Transportation Agency
Allan Matte
Temporary Member
Canadian Transportation Agency
Gerry Nera
Director, Alternative Dispute Resolution
Canadian Transportation Agency
Valérie Lagacé
Senior General Counsel and Secretary
Canadian Transportation Agency
Simon-Pierre Lessard
Senior Counsel
Canadian Transportation Agency
John Dodsworth
Senior Counsel
Canadian Transportation Agency
Inge Green
Former Senior Counsel
Canadian Transportation Agency
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