ISDS Case Map
Canada
Westmoreland Coal is suing Canada because it did not receive a transition payment following Alberta's coal phaseout plan. For the province, coal mining companies have no role to play in the energy transition.
Former Canadian mining company Crystallex has resumed efforts to auction shares of Venezuelan-controlled US refiner Citgo and accused Caracas of breaching an earlier settlement to stave off the sale.
Sector agreements signed between China and Canada could be rolled into a broader free trade agreement down the road — meaning that sectoral negotiations could lay the groundwork for comprehensive talks.
With roughly three hours to go before boarding a flight to Argentina for a meeting of G20 leaders, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said this afternoon Canada is "still in discussions with the Americans" about signing the revised NAFTA at the summit.
Venezuela made an partial payment of a settlement designed to resolve a $1.2 billion arbitration award to a bankrupt Canadian gold miner that’s laying claim to the assets of the parent of refiner Citgo Holding Inc. if it’s not paid in full.
The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration has awarded South American Silver $18.7 million for amounts invested and another $9 million in interest for its Malku Khota concession, which the Bolivian government revoked in 2012.
A US coal miner is launching a NAFTA suit against Alberta over its policy to phase out coal in the electricity system by 2030.
Canada wants to walk down the path towards a free trade agreement with a bloc of 10 Asian nations as early as next spring.
International Trade Minister Jim Carr says China's interest in so many Canadian products could ultimately lead to a comprehensive trade deal.
Canada is pushing back against US attempts to change the text of their September trade pact and the issue may have to be referred to ministers to settle.
