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A number of international trade and investment agreements to which Canada is a party provide for the establishment of rosters of persons available to serve on dispute settlement bodies. Should a dispute arise under the agreement, individuals from the roster are named to the dispute settlement body through a process specified in the relevant agreement to determine the dispute in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.At this time, Government of Canada is seeking applicants for appointment to rosters for the following bodies:Canada United States Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) – Anticipatory**CUSMA Chapter 10 Extraordinary Challenge Committee (ECC) Roster - Anticipatory: This roster will be established pursuant to Annex 10-B.3 of CUSMA and will be used to appoint a Committee that reviews decisions made by panels under CUSMA Chapter 10. The Chapter provides for a roster of up to 15 individuals (five from each CUSMA Party). The Government of Canada is thus seeking five appointees to this roster.CUSMA Article 31.22.4 Advisory Committee on Private Commercial Disputes - Anticipatory: This body will be created pursuant to Article 31.22.4.of CUSMA and will submit reports and make recommendations to the CUSMA Free Trade Commission on the availability, use, and effectiveness of arbitration and other procedures for the resolution of private international disputes in the CUSM region. The Committee will comprise up to 10 members from each CUSMA Party, up to two of whom may be officials representing the Party and up to eight of whom may be selected from outside the Government. Each CUSMA Party will appoint its own members of the Committee and establish terms for their appointment. The Government of Canada is thus seeking approximately eight appointees to this Committee.Further details about the Canada United States Mexico Agreement can be found on the website of Global Affairs Canada.International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)ICSID Panel of Arbitrators: This is a roster to which Canada may designate up to four individuals pursuant to Article 13(1) of the ICSID Convention. Designated individuals may be selected by the Secretary-General of ICSID to serve on a tribunal in a dispute that does not involve Canada or Canadian investors. Designated individuals need not be nationals of the state designating them. Designates serve a term of six years and may be reappointed. The Government of Canada is thus seeking four appointees to this roster.ICSID Panel of Conciliators: This is a roster to which Canada may designate up to four individuals pursuant to Article 13(1) of the ICSID Convention. Designated individuals need not be nationals of the state designating them. Designates serve a term of six years and may be reappointed. The Government of Canada is thus seeking four appointees to this roster.Further details about the agreement can be found on the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Dispute’s website.Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement (CCRFTA)CCRFTA Article XIII.9 (General State to State) Roster: This is a roster created by Article XIII.9 of the CCRFTA that may be used to constitute panels that determine disputes covered by Chapter XIII of that Agreement. The roster established by the Parties to the CCRFTA may include up to 20 individuals, at least five of whom are not citizens of Canada or Costa Rica. Consequently, in addition to Canadians, the Government of Canada is actively seeking applications from those who would meet this citizenship requirement. Individuals are named to the roster on the agreement of the Parties for a term of three years and reappointed to a second term unless a Party disagrees. The Government of Canada is thus seeking approximately 10-15 appointees to this roster, including appointees who are not citizens of Canada or Costa Rica.Further details about the Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement can be found on the website of Global Affairs Canada.Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)CETA Chapter 29 (General State to State) Roster: Following provisional application of this provision, this roster will be established pursuant to Article 29.8 of CETA and will be used to constitute arbitral panels to determine disputes covered by Chapter 29 of the Agreement. Chapter 29 applies to any dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the provisions of CETA, except as otherwise provided. The Chapter provides for the establishment of a roster of at least 15 nominees: five from each Party to CETA and five who are not nationals of either Party who could serve as chair of an arbitral panel. An individual is appointed to the roster by the CETA Joint Committee. CETA does not provide for a set term of appointment to a roster. The Government of Canada is seeking approximately 8-10 appointees to this roster, including appointees who are not citizens or permanent residents of either Canada or any EU member state.CETA Chapter 13 (Financial Services) Roster: This roster will be established pursuant to Article 13.20 of CETA and will be used to constitute arbitral panels to determine disputes arising under Chapter 13 of the Agreement. The Chapter provides for the establishment of a roster of at least 15 nominees: five from each Party to CETA and five who are not nationals of either Party who could serve as chair of an arbitral panel. An individual is appointed to the roster by the CETA Joint Committee. CETA does not provide for a set term of appointment to a roster. The Government of Canada is seeking approximately 8-10 appointees to this roster, including appointees who are not citizens or permanent residents of either Canada or any EU member state.Further details about the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement can be found on the website of Global Affairs Canada.**An appointment to these positions will only be made should the legislation be approved by Parliament and receive Royal Assent.
The Government of Canada will consider bilingual proficiency and diversity in assessing applicants. You are therefore encouraged to include in your online profile your ability to speak and understand your second official language. Preference may be given to applicants who are members of one or more of the following groups: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of a visible minority group.
CUSMA Chapter 10 Extraordinary Challenge Committee (ECC) Roster - Anticipatory:
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
A link to this notice will be placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for these positions. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment. A list of qualified candidates may be established and may be used for similar opportunities, such as ad hoc dispute settlement panels under other free trade agreements and ad hoc panels or rosters under environmental or labour cooperation agreements.Please note that only candidates proceeding to the next stage of the selection process will receive a reply before the conclusion of the process.
Candidates must apply online via the Governor in Council Appointments website. Your cover letter should be addressed to the Deputy Director of Selection Processes, Senior Personnel Secretariat, Privy Council Office, and should be sent only through the online application. You must also submit a curriculum vitae. You may submit other supporting documents, such as letters of recommendation or lists of publications through the online system if you wish. Questions may be directed to: appointments-nominations.jlt@international.gc.ca
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