Thank you.
Good afternoon, Madam Chair, distinguished members of the committee and fellow guests.
I'd like to begin by thanking the committee for inviting me to give evidence today in my capacity as an arbitrator and as a lawyer who specializes in international arbitration.
I'm here today to report on how highly successful the ISDS investor-state dispute settlement mechanism has been.
The one message I would really like to get across to you today is that ISDS works. Canada should continue to advocate this option in its bilateral and multilateral treaties.