What is the test for a challenge to arbitrator’s jurisdiction?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Padmawar v. Altig and Altig International, 2011 BCSC 682 (CanLII):
In St. Pierre v. Chriscan Enterprises Ltd., 2011 BCCA 97, Levine J.A. cited the preceding paragraphs in Gulf with approval (at para. 25). She noted at para. 24 the courts have generally taken a deferential approach to challenges to an arbitrator’s jurisdiction.
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