The APIAC Canada Arbitration Center pairs world-class arbitrators with purpose-built artificial intelligence to resolve cross-border commercial disputes faster, fairer and at lower cost — from the heart of North America.
A neutral seat, globally enforceable
Established in Vancouver in February 2024 as APIAC's first North American facility, the Canada Arbitration Center delivers professional, high-efficiency international arbitration to parties across North America and around the world.
We draw on the maturity of North American commercial-arbitration law and a globally networked panel of arbitrators to provide a stable, transparent, flexible and rule-of-law–based mechanism for resolving international trade and investment disputes — now built on an AI-native operating model from day one.
Vancouver offers a stable, independent venue bridging Asia-Pacific and the Americas.
Arbitrators and rules built for both traditions, in English and Chinese.
Recognised in 170+ states under the New York Convention.
Fair and efficient — serving cross-border commerce with the rule of law and the best of modern technology.
— The APIAC mandateWe were built AI-first. Every matter is supported by a secure, human-in-the-loop AI layer that augments — never replaces — the judgment of our arbitrators.
Conversational filing that structures your dispute, checks jurisdiction and validates your arbitration clause in minutes, not weeks.
Securely ingest thousands of documents and let AI surface key facts, build timelines and flag contradictions automatically.
Data-driven insight into likely timelines, cost ranges and procedural options — so parties make better-informed decisions.
Conflict-checked recommendations ranked by subject-matter expertise, industry, language and availability.
Live translation and transcription across English, Chinese and 40+ languages for genuinely cross-border proceedings.
Deadlines, filings and scheduling orchestrated automatically, with a live status view for every party and the tribunal.
Human-in-the-loop. Confidential by default. Every AI output is reviewed and signed off by qualified arbitration professionals. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest, access-controlled, and never used to train third-party models.
A streamlined, technology-assisted process designed around the parties — transparent, predictable and fast.
Submit your Request for Arbitration online. Our AI instantly checks your clause, jurisdiction and filing requirements.
Receive AI-assisted, conflict-checked arbitrator recommendations and confirm your sole arbitrator or panel.
Exchange submissions and evidence on a secure platform with automated timelines and live case status.
Hold in-person or virtual hearings with live transcription, then receive a reasoned, globally enforceable award.
Clear rules, a transparent fee schedule and ready-to-use clauses — backed by an AI assistant that can answer procedural questions around the clock.
Insert this into your contracts to refer disputes to the APIAC Canada Arbitration Center.
Arbitration fees are calculated on the amount in dispute. Enter your figures for an instant, indicative estimate.
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Our Arbitration Committee brings together senior practitioners, legal scholars and former judges from across North America and the Asia-Pacific. They safeguard the independence, integrity and quality of every proceeding — and set the standards that govern our responsible use of AI.
AI accelerates the process; people remain accountable for every decision. That balance is written into our governance.
— APIAC Canada Arbitration Committee charterOur Vancouver team took part in a joint seminar exploring cross-border dispute resolution between North America and the Asia-Pacific.
Read moreParties can now file, manage evidence and track deadlines on a secure platform with AI-assisted intake and document review.
Read moreThe Canada Arbitration Center opens its doors at 999 West Broadway, extending APIAC's global network to North America.
Read moreAPIAC operates arbitration centers across eight countries and regions. Each operates independently while sharing resources, panels and technology — so parties get local expertise with global reach.
Whether you are drafting a clause, considering filing, or simply exploring AI-assisted arbitration, we're here to help — in English or Chinese.
999 West Broadway, Suite 690
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K5, Canada