Across Canada, as across the world, people are working hard to adapt to life and business amid COVID-19. We have previously written on changes in local Court availability, and on some of the impacts to changes on limitations in Alberta and Ontario as a result of recent governmental acts (Ministerial Orders). Parties to domestic arbitration agreements should not automatically assume that any applicable limitation periods are affected by their jurisdiction’s Ministerial Order. Careful review is required of the wording of each Order, the governing arbitration legislation, and the terms of the relevant arbitration agreement to make that determination.
About Rachel Howie
Rachel Howie is the co-leader of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in Canada and the national Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration group. Her practice focuses on international and domestic arbitration and litigation, primarily in the energy, mining and natural resources industries.
About Michael Sestito
Michael Sestito is the leader of the Edmonton Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He has extensive experience with construction and professional negligence matters. In his construction litigation practice, he represents owners, contractors and subcontractors on a wide variety of disputes, including mediation, arbitration and litigation. He also has experience with major public infrastructure projects, including pipeline and LRT projects, both in litigation and in general advice.