List of arbitrators for arbitration pursuant to sections 36.2, 169.42 and 169(1) of the Canada Transportation Act

List of Arbitrators call out

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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List of arbitrators for matters under sections 36.2 and 161

Name/Address Bilingual Biography Capability to conduct virtual arbitrations

Louise Barrington, LL.B., LL.M., FCIArb, FHKIArb
Arbitration Place
333 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON
M5H 2T4
Tel: 416-848-0203
Email: lbarrington@arbitrationplace.com
Web: www.arbitrationplace.com

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Fazal Bhimji, C. Med, C. Arb, PPL
MAIN Solution, Mediation-Arbitration-Investigation-Negotiation
6762 Ryall Crescent
Delta, BC
V4E 1M4
Tel: 604-644-7773
Email: fbhimji@dccnet.com
Web: www.main-solution.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

John Campion, J.D., FCIArb, Emeritus Bencher, C.S.
Gardiner Roberts LLP
Bay Adelaide Centre – East Tower
22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3600
Toronto, ON
M5H 4E3
Tel: 416-865-6636
Email: jcampion@grllp.com

English only service

Biography

Yes

J. Brian Casey, LL.M., FCIArb
Bay Street Chambers
333 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON
M5H 2R2
Tel: 416-861-8253
Email: jbcasey@baystreetchambers.com
For information on Work Samples, please contact the arbitrator directly.
Web: caseyarbitration.com/contact

English only service

Biography

Yes

Peter G. Cathcart, Q.C.
Peter G. Cathcart Q.C.
181 Bay Street, Suite 4400
Toronto, ON
M5J 2T3
Tel: 416-865-8473
Email: pcathcart@lawpgc.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Murray Clemens, Q.C.
Nathanson Schachter & Thompson LLP
750-900 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2M4
Tel: 604-662-8840
Fax: 604-684-1598
Email: mclemens@nst.bc.ca
Web: www.nst.bc.ca

English only service

Biography

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Yes

Hon. J. Douglas Cunningham, LL.B., LL.D. C. Arb
Arbitration Place
333 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON
M5H 2R2
Tel: 416-848-0203
Email: dcunningham@arbitrationplace.com

English only service

Biography

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Yes

Hon. Pierre Dalphond, LL.L., M.Phil., FCIArb
Stikeman Elliott
1155 Boulevard René Lévesque West, 41st Floor
Montréal, QC
H3B 3V2
Tel: 514-397-3219
Fax: 514-397-3622
Email: pdalphond@stikeman.com
Web: www.stikeman.com

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Andrew Diamond, LL.B., M.B.A.
ADR Chambers Inc.
180 Duncan Mill Road, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON
M3B 1Z6
Tel: 416-362-8555
Fax: 416-362-8825
Email: amdiamond@adr.ca
Web: adrchambers.com

For information on Work Samples, please contact the arbitrator directly.

English only service

Biography

Yes

Michael Erdle, LL.B.
Practical Resolutions Inc.
400 - 150 York Street
Toronto, ON
M5H 3S5
Tel: 416-941-8258
Fax: 416-907-3435
Email: michael.erdle@practicalresolutions.ca
Web: www.practicalresolutions.ca

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Hon. Konrad von Finckenstein, Q.C.
JAMS ADR Services ULC
77 King Street West, Suite 2020
Toronto, ON
M5K 1A1
Tel:416-861-1084
Fax: 416-861-2465
Email: kvonfinckenstein@jamsadr.com
Web: www.jamsadr.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Hon. L. Yves Fortier, P.C., C.C., O.Q., Q.C.
Cabinet Yves Fortier
1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 2822
Montréal, QC
H3B 4R4
Tel: 514-286-2013
Fax: 514-286-2019
Email: yves.fortier@yfortier.ca
Web: yfortier.ca

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Claude Freeman, LL.M. (ADR), C. Med, C. Arb
4936 Yonge Street, Suite 254
Toronto, ON
M2N 6S3
Tel: 416-432-9300

925 Boulevard de Maisonneuve West, Suite 134
Montréal, QC
H3A 0A5
Tel: 514-292-3755
Fax: 1-866-763-6377
Email: cfreeman@idirect.com

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Matthew Ghikas, LL.B., FCIArb, Q. Arb
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
550 Burrard Street, Suite 2900
Vancouver, BC
V6C 0A3
Tel: 604-631-3191
Fax: 604-632-3191
Email: mghikas@fasken.com
Web: www.fasken.com/en/matthew-ghikas

English only service Biography Yes

Duncan Glaholt, J.D. CIArb
Glaholt LLP
141 Adelaide Street West, Suite 800
Toronto, ON
M5H 3L5
Tel: 416-368-8280
Fax: 416-368-3467
Email: dwg@glaholt.com www.glaholt.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Jeffrey A. Hand, LL.B., C. Arb, CIArb
Singleton Reynolds
925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1200
Vancouver, BC
V6C 3L2
Tel: 604-673-7410
Fax: 604-682-1283
Email: jhand@singleton.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Robert D. Holmes, Q.C.
Holmes & King
1111 West Georgia Street, Suite 1300
Vancouver, BC
V6E 4M3
Tel: 604-681-1310
Fax: 604-681-1307
Email: rdholmes@hbvanlaw.com
Web: www.holmesandking.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

William Horton, C. Arb, FCIArb
William G. Horton Professional Corporation
420 - 120 Adelaide Street West
Richmond Adelaide Centre, PO Box 43
Toronto, ON
M5H 3L5
Tel: 416-504-4666
Fax: 416-504-7257
Email: wgh@wgharb.com
Web: www.wghlaw.com/wp/

English only service

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Marvin Huberman, LL.B., LL.M.
AMarvin J. Huberman, Barrister, Mediator, Arbitrator
20 Dundas Street West, Suite 1100
Toronto, ON
M5G 2G8
Tel: 416-646-1372
Fax: 416-946-1961
Email: mhuberman@marvinhuberman.com
Web: www.marvinhuberman.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Helmut K. Johannsen, LL.B., P.Eng., C. Arb, FCIArb
Arbitration Place
Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP
925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1200
Vancouver, BC
V6C 3L2
Tel: 604-673-7431
Fax: 604-682-1283
Email: hjohannsen@singleton.com
Web: www.singleton.com

English only service Biography  

David Phillip Jones, Q.C., C. Arb
de Villars Jones
300 Noble Building
8540-109 Street North-West
Edmonton, AB
T6G 1E6
Tel: 780-433-9000
Fax: 780-433-9780
Email: dpjones@sagecounsel.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Kathleen J. Kelly
B. Comm. (Transportation); LL.M. ADR
Kelly International Settlement Services Inc.
278 Berkeley Street
Toronto, ON
M5A 2X5
Tel: 416-365-1528
Email: kellyadr@rogers.com
Web: www.mediators.ca/kathleen-kelly

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Harvey Kirsh, LL.B., LL.M., C. Arb, C.S.
Kirsh Construction ADR Services Ltd.
3600 Yonge Street, Suite 431
Toronto, ON
M4N 3R8
Tel: 416-488-8887
Email: hjkirsh@gmail.com
Web: www.kirshadr.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Richard Krempulec, LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), Q.C.
RHK Mediation and Arbitration
180 Duncan Mill Road, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON
M3B 1Z6
Tel: 416-362-8555
Fax: 416-362-8825
Email: rkrempulec@gmail.com
Web: www.adrchambers.com/neutral/richard-h-krempulec

English only service

Biography

For information on Work Samples, please contact the arbitrator directly.

Yes

John Marshall, LL.B., Q.C.
John J. Marshall, Q.C., Professional Corporation

707 308 4th Ave. SW
Calgary, AB
T2P 0H7
Tel: 403-294-1701
Email: jjm@jackmarshallqc.com
Web: www.jackmarshallqc.com

English only service Biography Yes

Robert Masson
Me Robert MASSON, ing., C. Arb
119 - 300, rue du Saint-Sacrement
Montreal, QC
H2Y 1X4
Tel: 514-286-9100
Fax: 514-286-9453
Email: RMasson@robertmasson.ca
Web: www.robertmasson.ca

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Robert McBean, Q.C., C. Arb, C. Med
Parlee McLaws LLP
1700 Enbridge Centre
10175-101 Street North-West
Edmonton, AB
T5J 0H3
Tel: 780-423-8580
Fax: 780-423-2870
Email: rmcbean@parlee.com
Web: www.parlee.com/lawyers/robert-g-mcbean/

English only service

Biography

Work Sample 1

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Yes

Dan McDonald KC
Arbitrator, Mediator and Counsel
Suite 501, 308 4 Ave SW
Calgary, AB
T2P 0H7
Tel: 403-680-3645
Email: dan@mcdonaldadr.com
Web: www.westernarbitrationchambers.ca 

English only service

Biography

Work Sample 1

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John Lorn McDougall, Q.C., LL.B., FCIArb, CIArb
John Lorn McDougall Professional Corporation
333 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON
M5H 2R2
Tel: 647-847-4625
Fax: 416-850-5316
Email: jlmcd@arbitrationplace.com
Web: www.arbitrationplace.com

English only service Biography  

J.J. McIntyre
MW Law Offices
1501 - 543 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1X8
Tel: 604-605-4302
Fax: 604-605-4301
Email: jjmcintyre.arbitrator@gmail.com
Email: jjmcintyre@telus.net

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

Work Sample

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Yes

Richard Moore, LL.M., C. Arb
MDR Associates Conflict Resolution Inc.
138 Flora Street
Ottawa, ON
K1R 5R5
Tel: 613-230-8671
Email: rmoore@mdrassociates.ca
Web: www.mdrassociates.ca

English only service Biography Yes

Hon. Frank Newbould, LL.B, Q.C.
Arbitration Place
333 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON
M5H 2R2
Tel: 416-304-7980
Email: fnewbould@arbitrationplace.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample 1

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Yes

David Ngai, LL.B., C. Arb
David Ngai Consultant Services Inc.
9391 Patterson Road
Richmond, BC
V6X 1P8
Tel: 604-273-9678
Email: dscngai@hotmail.com

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Hon. Joseph R. Nuss, Q.C., Ad.E.
Woods LLP
2000 McGill College Avenue, Suite 1700
Montréal, QC
H3A 3H3
Tel: 514-982-5010
Fax: 514-284-2046
Email: jnuss@woods.qc.ca
Web: www.litigationboutique.com

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

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J. William Rowley, LL.B., Q.C.
Arbitration Place
333 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON
M5H 2R2
Tel: 416-865-7008
Fax: 416-591-3815
Email: wrowley@20essexst.com
Web: www.20essexst.com

English only service Biography Yes

Murray L. Smith, LL.B., LL.M., FCIArb, Chartered Arbitrator
Smith Barristers
1008 Beach Avenue, Suite 105
Vancouver, BC
V6E 1T7
Tel: 604-689-4438
Email: msmith@smithbarristers.com
Web: www.smithbarristers.com

English only service

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Yes

Allan J. Stitt, C. Arb
ADR Chambers
180 Duncan Mill Road
Toronto, ON
M3B 1Z6
Tel: 416-362-8555
Fax: 416-362-8825
Email: allan@adr.ca
Web: www.adrchambers.ca

English only service

Biography

Work Sample 1

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Yes

Francois Tougas, LL.B.
McMillan LLP
Lawyers | Patent & Trade-mark Agents
Royal Centre
1055 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500
PO Box 11117
Vancouver, BC
V7G 1P3
Tel. : 604-691-7425
Tel. : 604-786-8473
Fax : 604-893-2359
Email : francois.tougas@mcmillan.ca
Web: www.mcmillan.ca

Bilingual arbitration service Biography Yes

David Towers, CPA, CA, C. Arb
David Towers Chartered Accountant
126, 1000 Glenhaven Way
Cochrane, AB
T4C 1Y9
Tel: 403-709-0280
Email: davidtowers@shaw.ca

English only service Biography No

Nick Tywoniuk, C. Arb, C. Med
Atymes Management Ltd.
131 Weaver Drive North-West
Edmonton, AB
T6M 2J3
Tel: 780-487-8410
Email: ntywon@atymes.ca

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Janet Walker, J.D., D.Phil., CIArb
Arbitration Place
333 Bay Street, Suite 900
Toronto, ON
M5H 2R2
Tel: 416-848-0203
Email: janet@janet-walker.com
Web: www.janet-walker.com

Bilingual arbitration service

Biography

Work Sample

Yes

Anne M. Wallace, Q.C., LL.B., C. Arb, C. Med
Anne Wallace Legal Professional Corporation
PO Box 22114 RPO Wildwood
Saskatoon, SK
S7H 5P1
Tel: 306-373-0273
Fax: 306-373-0672
Email: anne.wallace@sasktel.net

English only service

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Work Sample 1

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Yes

Pat Withers
Cornerstone Management
7620 Elbow Drive, Suite 544
Calgary, AB
T2V 1K2
Tel: 403-255-2552
Fax: 403-255-4466
Email: info@patwithers.ca
Web: www.aaoc.ca/withersp.asp

English only service

Biography

Yes

Kent Woodruff, C. Arb, C. Med, LL.B.
Kent Woodruff Commercial Dispute Resolution
1441 Mount Dufferin Drive
Kamloops, BC
V2E 1A1
Tel: 250-374-1594
Fax: 250-374-1594
Email: kentlynn@telus.net

English only service

Biography

Work Sample

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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