Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour

2006 Softwood Lumber Agreement - Dispute Resolution

NEW! London Court of International Arbitration released ruling on July 18, 2012
On February 10, 2012 Canada filed its Rejoinder in response to the US Reply.
- Canada Rejoinder - Public Version
On January 5, 2012 the United States filed its public Statement of Reply in the arbitration against BC forest policy.
- US Statement of Reply - Public Version
On November 16, 2011 Canada filed its public Statement of Defence in the arbitration against BC forest policy.
- Canada Statement of Defence - Public Version
Calendar of Timing of Proceedings
On August 16, 2011 the United States filed its public Statement of Case in the arbitration against BC forest policy.
- US Statement of Case – Public Version
On February 17, 2011 Canada formally responded to the United States request for arbitration.
- Response to Request for Arbitration by Canada
On January 18, 2011 the United States formally requested arbitration with Canada under the Softwood Lumber Agreement 2006 related to British Columbia's timber pricing policies.
On October 8, 2010 the United States formally requested consultations with Canada related to British Columbia timber pricing.

First Arbitration - Adjustment Factor (details)
Second Arbitration - Ontario and Quebec Programs:
The arbitration was initiated on January 18, 2008, and involved certain grant and loan guarantee programs. The final ruling was published January 28, 2011.