List of arbitrators for arbitration pursuant to sections 36.2, 169.42 and 169(1) of the Canada Transportation Act
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The Canadian Transportation Agency is expanding its List of Arbitrators (List). As required by subsections 169(1) and 169.42(1) of the Canada Transportation Act, we periodically consult on the List’s composition and make revisions.
With the help of the ADR Institute of Canada, we have moved forward and established qualification criteria for the arbitrators. This is to ensure that selected arbitrators meet a high standard of excellence.
Please complete the application form to be considered for inclusion on the current List. The information that you provide will be assessed against the qualification criteria.
You will be contacted if there are any questions regarding the information you submit. Once the review is completed, we will notify you if you have met the criteria to be added to the List.
The information you provide will be posted on our website if you qualify for the List. This information will assist parties in the selection of arbitrators. Please review the Terms and Conditions page for a summary of our privacy policy.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephan.Coqueux@otc-cta.gc.ca.
Arbitration of disputes
There are three types of arbitration:
The Canada Transportation Act provides authority to the Agency to resolve disputes between railways and shippers using mediation, arbitration, final offer arbitration, or adjudication.
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 |
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 KC |
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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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 with sufficient expertise, including Agency members or staff, who agree to act as arbitrators in arbitrations concerning rail level of service.
List of arbitrators for matters under section 169.31
Agency Members of Staff
Elizabeth C. Barker
Vice-Chair and Member
Canadian Transportation Agency
Heather Smith
Member
Canadian Transportation Agency
Allan Matte
Senior Counsel
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
Temporary Member
Canadian Transportation Agency
Lenore Duff
Temporary Member
Canadian Transportation Agency
External Arbitrators
Hon. J. Douglas Cunningham, LL.B., LL.D. C. Arb, Arbitration Place
Hon. Pierre Dalphond, LL.L., M.Phil., FCIArb, Stikeman Elliott LLP
Hon. Konrad von Finckenstein, Q.C., JAMS ADR Services ULC
Matthew Ghikas, LL.B., FCIArb, Q. Arb, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Jeffrey A. Hand, LL.B., C. Arb, CIArb, Innovation Legal Solutions LLP
Robert D. Holmes, Q.C., Holmes Stewart Von Antal
William Horton, C. Arb, FCIArb, William G. Horton Professional Corporation
Marvin Huberman, LL.B., LL.M., Marvin J. Huberman, Barrister, Mediator, Arbitrator
Helmut K. Johannsen, LL.B., P.Eng., C. Arb, FCIArb, Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
David Phillip Jones, Q.C., C. Arb, de Villars Jones LLP
Kathleen J. Kelly, FCIArb , Kelly International Settlement Services Inc.
Dan McDonald, Q.C.
J.J. McIntyre, CIArb, MW Law Offices
Robert Masson, ing., C. Arb
Hon. Joseph R. Nuss, Q.C., Ad.E., FCIArb, Woods LLP
Murray L. Smith, LL.B., LL.M., FCIArb, Chartered Arbitrator, Smith Barristers
Allan J. Stitt, C. Arb, ADR Chambers
Anne M. Wallace, Q.C., LL.B., C. Arb, C. Med, Anne Wallace Legal Professional Corporation
Kent Woodruff, C. Arb, C. Med., LL.B., Kent Woodruff Commercial Dispute Resolution
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