Canada


Orla Mining files US$400 million arbitration request in Panama
Orla Mining Ltd. has filed a request for arbitration against the Government of Panama under the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement regarding the cancellation of the Cerro Quema mining concession in late 2023.
Modernized Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement enters into force
The modernized agreement updates and adds new language in areas such as trade in services, investment, temporary entry for business people, telecommunications, digital trade, labor and the environment.
Infinito Gold withdraws Crucitas mining claim against Costa Rica
The Canadian mining company Infinito Gold has decided to drop a claim against Costa Rica for the failed Crucitas project in Cutris de San Carlos.
Shmyhal discusses updated FTA agreement with Canadian minister
Ukrainian Prime Minister and Minister of International Trade of Canada have discussed the updated Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement, which comes into force on July 1.
ICA-CEPA: Indonesia, Canada commence eighth negotiation round
Indonesia and Canada have commenced the eighth round of negotiations on the Indonesia–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA–CEPA) to deliberate on 20 negotiation issues.
Almaden to pursue international arbitration against Mexico; moves to drop Mexican lawsuits
Almaden Minerals Ltd. has taken the decision to submit its claims to arbitration against the United Mexican States under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
World Bank tribunal rules against Canadian miner in legal dispute with Colombia
The World Bank’s ICSID ruled in favour of Colombia in a feud with Canada’s Montauk Metals after finding that the mining ban imposed by the Gustavo Petro administration on the Santurbán moor does not violate the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement signed in 2008.
Uruguayan State requested hefty sum in damages over Montevideo Port deals
Chilean and Canadian partners of the Montecon consortium handling operations in the port of Montevideo have started an arbitration process for “damages and losses” worth up to US$ 600 million against the Uruguayan State.
UK urges Canada to ratify its entry into Pacific trade pact
A British trade official called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to ratify the UK’s entry into a Pacific trade deal by the end of the year, despite opposition from some Canadian agriculture groups.
NAFTA panel orders rethink on softwood lumber duties
B.C. forests minister says NAFTA panel ruling positive, but doesn't end softwood lumber dispute.