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1 (1) In this Act, “Model Law” means the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law on June 21, 1985, as set out in the Schedule.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 1 (1). Idem (2) Except as otherwise provided, words and expressions used in this Act have the same meaning as the corresponding words and expressions in the Model Law.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 1 (2). Definition of “this State” in Model Law (3) In article 1 (1) of the Model Law, an “agreement in force between this State and any other State or States” means an agreement between Canada and any other country or countries that is in force in Ontario.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 1 (3). Idem (4) In articles 34 (2) (b) (i) and 36 (1) (b) (i) of the Model Law, “the law of this State” means the laws of Ontario and any laws of Canada that are in force in Ontario.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 1 (4). Idem (5) In article 35 (2) of the Model Law, “this State” means Canada.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 1 (5). Idem (6) In articles 1 (2) and (5), 27, 34 (2) (b) (ii) and 36 (1) (b) (ii) of the Model Law, “this State” means Ontario.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 1 (6). Definition of “different States” in Model Law (7) In article 1 (3) of the Model Law, “different States” means different countries, and “the State” means the country.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 1 (7). Definition of “competent court” in Model Law (8) In the Model Law, a reference to “a competent court” means the Superior Court of Justice.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 1 (8); 2006, c. 19, Sched. C, s. 1 (1).
2 (1) Subject to this Act, the Model Law is in force in Ontario.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 2 (1). Application (2) The Model Law applies to international commercial arbitration agreements and awards, whether made before or after the coming into force of this Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 2 (2). Idem (3) Despite article 1 (3) (c) of the Model Law, an arbitration conducted in Ontario between parties that all have their places of business in Ontario is not international only because the parties have expressly agreed that the subject-matter of the arbitration agreement relates to more than one country.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 2 (3).
3 For the purpose of encouraging settlement of a dispute, an arbitral tribunal may, with the agreement of the parties, use mediation, conciliation or other procedures at any time during the arbitration proceedings and, with the agreement of the parties, the members of the arbitral tribunal are not disqualified from resuming their roles as arbitrators by reason of the mediation, conciliation or other procedure.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 3.
4 (1) Unless the parties otherwise agree, if an arbitrator is replaced or removed in accordance with the Model Law, any hearing held prior to the replacement or removal shall start afresh.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 4 (1). Idem (2) The parties may remove an arbitrator or a substitute arbitrator at any time prior to the final award, regardless of how the arbitrator was appointed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 4 (2).
5 Article 11 (1) of the Model Law shall be deemed to read as follows: (1) A person of any nationality may be an arbitrator.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 5.
6 Despite article 28 (2) of the Model Law, if the parties fail to make a designation pursuant to article 28 (1) of the Model Law, the arbitral tribunal shall apply the rules of law it considers to be appropriate given all the circumstances respecting the dispute.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 6.
7 (1) The Superior Court of Justice, on the application of the parties to two or more arbitration proceedings, may order, (a) the arbitration proceedings to be consolidated, on terms it considers just; (b) the arbitration proceedings to be heard at the same time, or one immediately after another; or (c) any of the arbitration proceedings to be stayed until after the determination of any other of them.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 7 (1); 2006, c. 19, Sched. C, s. 1 (1). Appointment of arbitral tribunal (2) Where the court orders arbitration proceedings to be consolidated pursuant to clause (1) (a) and the parties to the consolidated arbitration proceedings are in agreement as to the choice of the arbitral tribunal for that arbitration proceeding, the court shall appoint the arbitral tribunal chosen by the parties, but, if the parties cannot agree, the Court may appoint the arbitral tribunal for that arbitration proceeding.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 7 (2). Court order not required for consolidation (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as preventing the parties to two or more arbitration proceedings from agreeing to consolidate those arbitration proceedings and taking such steps as are necessary to effect that consolidation.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 7 (3).
8 Where, pursuant to article 8 of the Model Law, a court refers the parties to arbitration, the proceedings of the court are stayed with respect to the matters to which the arbitration relates.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 8.
9 An order of the arbitral tribunal under article 17 of the Model Law for an interim measure of protection and the provision of security in connection with it is subject to the provisions of the Model Law as if it were an award.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 9.
10 For the purposes of articles 35 and 36 of the Model Law, an arbitral award includes a commercial arbitral award made outside Canada, even if the arbitration to which it relates is not international as defined in article 1 (3) of the Model Law.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 10.
11 (1) An arbitral award recognized by the court is enforceable in the same manner as a judgment or order of the court.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 11 (1). Idem (2) An arbitral award recognized by the court binds the persons as between whom it was made and may be relied on by any of those persons in any legal proceeding.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 11 (2).
12 This Act applies to an arbitration to which Her Majesty is a party.  R.S.O. 1990, c. I.9, s. 12.