The New York Convention came into force in Canada on August 10, 1986. Together with the UNCITRAL Model Law, the Convention provides the legal framework in Canada for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. This article examines the implementation of the New York Convention in Canada and discusses key court decisions interpreting Article V of the Convention. The articles suggests that the adoption of the New York Convention by all Canadian provinces and territories, as well as the apparent reluctance of Canadian courts to refuse enforcement under Article V, indicates a generally favourable attitude toward the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Canada.
Journal of International Arbitration