Kluwer: Navigating the Jurisdictional Boundaries: Insights from Two Ontario Courts’ Decisions on Arbitrators’ Jurisdiction

By Khalil Mechantaf (Mechantaf Law)

In July and August 2024, the Court of Appeal for Ontario (CA) and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ) have addressed critical questions concerning the jurisdiction of arbitration tribunals. Two noteworthy decisions have emerged: the first shedding light on the tribunal’s authority to correctly apply matters within its own jurisdiction, and the second on...