Mr. Adam Douglas (Senior Counsel and Deputy Director, Investment and Services Law, Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development) at the International Trade Committee

I'm happy to provide one. Thank you.

Clause 27 lists the Commercial Arbitration Act, which reflects the international commercial arbitration code and implements it into domestic Canadian legislation. Including arbitration provisions within the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement and listing it in the Commercial Arbitration Act allows for the judicial review and enforcement of arbitral decisions taken underneath the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement.

I should note, though, that the listing provided is inclusive, meaning that even if the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement were not listed, arbitration decisions taken under its provisions would still be captured by the Commercial Arbitration Act.

I hope that's helpful.