1998
Myers v. Canada S.D. Myers, Inc. v. Government of Canada
Canada
United States of America
Corporation engaged in treatment of Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB); ownership of local subsidiary engaged in related activities.
Claims arising out of Canada's ban on the export of PCB wastes from Canada to the United States in late 1995 and alleged economic harm to the investor resulting from the imposition of such ban through interference with its operations, lost contracts and opportunities in Canada.
Tertiary: E - Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
38 - Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery
UNCITRAL
None (no administering institution)
Hunter, M. J.
Schwartz, B.
Chiasson, E. C.
Rae, B. (replaced)
Decided in favour of investor
70.90 mln USD
6.00 mln CAD (3.80 mln USD)
Indirect expropriation

Fair and equitable treatment/Minimum standard of treatment, including denial of justice claims

National treatment

Performance requirements
Fair and equitable treatment/Minimum standard of treatment, including denial of justice claims

National treatment
Judicial review by national courts
Judicial review by national courts
Award/decision upheld