The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings. 

Following appointment by the Claimant, Stephen L. Drymer (Canadian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by the Respondent, Philippe J. Sands (British/French/Mauritian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

Following appointment by agreement of the parties, Ian Glick (British) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.

The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Ian Glick (British), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Stephen Drymer (Canadian), appointed by the Claimant; and Philippe Sands (British / French / Mauritian), appointed by the Respondent.

The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters. 

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning transparency and confidentiality.

The Claimant files a memorial on the merits.

The Claimant files a proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Philippe Sands pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(1). The proceeding is suspended in accordance with ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(2).

The Respondent files observations on the proposal for disqualification.

The arbitrator files a statement regarding the proposal for disqualification.

The Claimant files a final written submission on the proposal for disqualification.

The proposal for disqualification of arbitrator Philippe Sands is declined by the co-arbitrators. The proceeding continues pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 22(2).

The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning production of documents.

The Claimant files a reply on the merits.

The Respondent files a rejoinder on the merits.

Canada files a written submission as a non-disputing State Party pursuant to NAFTA Article 1128.

A non-disputing party files an application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 67(1).

The United States of America files a written submission as a non-disputing State Party pursuant to NAFTA Article 1128.

The President holds a pre-hearing organizational meeting with the parties by video conference.

Each party files observations on the non-disputing party’s application.

Each party files observations on the non-disputing State Parties’ NAFTA Art. 1128 written submissions.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning procedural matters.

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 5 concerning the organization of the hearing. 

The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 6 concerning the non-disputing parties’ application to file a written submission pursuant to ICSID Arbitration Rule 67(5).

The Tribunal holds a hearing on jurisdiction and the merits in Washington, D.C.

Each party files a post-hearing brief.

The Respondent files a request for the Tribunal to decide on the admissibility of supporting documents.

The Claimant files observations on the Respondent’s request of November 28, 2025.

Each party files a statement of costs. 

The Tribunal decides on the Respondent’s request of November 28, 2025.