Dispute Resolution

An integral part of the Agreement is its dispute resolution process whereby Parties undertake to resolve disputes in a conciliatory, cooperative and harmonious manner. Accordingly, the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) provides for progressive steps in its dispute avoidance and resolution processes under Chapter Ten.

As a requirement of the dispute resolution procedures, the Secretariat tracks the progress of complaints and publishes reports issued by a Presiding Body. All such reports are added to this site as soon as they become publicly available.

Status of Disputes

Dispute Reports

PART A: Government-to-Government Dispute Resolution

  • None

PART B: Person-to-Government Dispute Resolution

Julmac Contracting Limited v. Government of New Brunswick (23/24 - 2: BRIDGE)

Dispute Rosters

Tariff Costs

Dispute Resolution under the AIT

In 2017 the CFTA replaced the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). AIT Dispute resolution procedures are located in Chapter Seventeen of the AIT. An archive of Panel and Screener Reports issued under the AIT can be found at the link below.

AIT Dispute Resolution Archive

Last Updated: May 28, 2025

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