2021-0887651C6 2021 IFA Q6 - Arbitration

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Principal Issues: Can the CRA give any statistics on the number of cases that have been brought to arbitration under each of our tax treaties that include arbitration provisions? If so, is it also possible to describe the underlying issues that have been taken to arbitration?

Position: No.

Reasons: Pursuant to international agreements, disclosure of such information is not permitted.

Author: Argento, Angelina
Section: -

2021 International Fiscal Association Conference
CRA Roundtable


Question 6 – Arbitration

Can the CRA give any statistics on the number of cases that have been brought to arbitration under each of our tax treaties that include arbitration provisions? If so, is it also possible to describe the underlying issues that have been taken to arbitration?


CRA Response

No. Pursuant to international agreements, disclosure of such information is not permitted.


Angelina Argento/Marie Claude Routhier
2021-088765
May 5, 2021

Response prepared in collaboration with:
Michael Jennings, Director International Tax Division
International, Large Business and Investigations Branch

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