Yves Fortier
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L. Yves Fortier, is a Canadian
trial lawyer, arbitrator, businessman and diplomat.
Born in Quebec City
, he received his B.A. from the Université de Montréal
in 1955, his B.C.L. from McGill University
in 1958, and his B.Litt. from the University of Oxford
, as a Rhodes Scholar, in 1960. In 1961, he was called to the Quebec Bar.
From 1984 to 1989, he was a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration
(PCA), also known as the Hague Tribunal. From 1988 to 1992, he was Canada's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations
. From 1989 until 1990, he was also Canada's Representative to the UN Security Council and in October 1989 was the President of the Security Council. From 1998 to 2001, he served as President of the London Court of International Arbitration
.
Until the hostile takeover of the Hudson's Bay Company
(HBC) in February 2006 by Jerry Zucker, Fortier held the traditional title of HBC's Governor (that is, Chairman). HBC is Canada and North America's oldest business corporation, founded on May 2, 1670. Fortier is Chairman and Senior Partner of the Ogilvy Renault
law firm and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alcan
Inc.
In 1984 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
and was promoted to Companion in 1991. In 2006, he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec
. http://www.premier.gouv.qc.ca/general/communiques/2006/juin/com20060601.htm He is the recipient of six honorary degrees from major universities in Canada.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
trial lawyer, arbitrator, businessman and diplomat.
Born in Quebec City
Quebec City
Quebec , also Québec, Quebec City or Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec and is located within the Capitale-Nationale region. It is the second most populous city in Quebec after Montreal, which is about to the southwest...
, he received his B.A. from the Université de Montréal
Université de Montréal
The Université de Montréal is a public francophone research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It comprises thirteen faculties, more than sixty departments and two affiliated schools: the École Polytechnique and HEC Montréal...
in 1955, his B.C.L. from McGill University
McGill University
Mohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
in 1958, and his B.Litt. from the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
, as a Rhodes Scholar, in 1960. In 1961, he was called to the Quebec Bar.
From 1984 to 1989, he was a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration
Permanent Court of Arbitration
The Permanent Court of Arbitration , is an international organization based in The Hague in the Netherlands.-History:The court was established in 1899 as one of the acts of the first Hague Peace Conference, which makes it the oldest institution for international dispute resolution.The creation of...
(PCA), also known as the Hague Tribunal. From 1988 to 1992, he was Canada's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
. From 1989 until 1990, he was also Canada's Representative to the UN Security Council and in October 1989 was the President of the Security Council. From 1998 to 2001, he served as President of the London Court of International Arbitration
London Court of International Arbitration
The London Court of International Arbitration is an institution based in London, United Kingdom providing the service of international arbitration....
.
Until the hostile takeover of the Hudson's Bay Company
Hudson's Bay Company
The Hudson's Bay Company , abbreviated HBC, or "The Bay" is the oldest commercial corporation in North America and one of the oldest in the world. A fur trading business for much of its existence, today Hudson's Bay Company owns and operates retail stores throughout Canada...
(HBC) in February 2006 by Jerry Zucker, Fortier held the traditional title of HBC's Governor (that is, Chairman). HBC is Canada and North America's oldest business corporation, founded on May 2, 1670. Fortier is Chairman and Senior Partner of the Ogilvy Renault
Ogilvy Renault
Ogilvy Renault LLP was a Canadian law firm with 450 members in offices in Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, Calgary and London, England. Ogilvy Renault offered services in the areas of business law, litigation and ADR, employment and labour law and intellectual property...
law firm and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alcan
Alcan
Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. is a Canadian company based in Montreal. It was created on November 15, 2007 as the result of the merger between Rio Tinto PLC's Canadian subsidiary, Rio Tinto Canada Holding Inc., and Canadian company Alcan Inc. On the same date, Alcan Inc. was renamed Rio Tinto Alcan Inc..Rio...
Inc.
In 1984 he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
and was promoted to Companion in 1991. In 2006, he was made an Officer of the National Order of Quebec
National Order of Quebec
The National Order of Quebec, termed officially in French as l'Ordre national du Québec, and in English abbreviation as the Order of Quebec, is a civilian honour for merit in the Canadian province of Quebec...
. http://www.premier.gouv.qc.ca/general/communiques/2006/juin/com20060601.htm He is the recipient of six honorary degrees from major universities in Canada.
External links
- Judge L. Yves Fortier CC QCGoes It Alone of 24 October 2011
- Canada Foreign Ministry Biography of L. Yves Fortier CC QC and His Skelton Memorial Lecture on Canada and the United Nations: A Half Century Partnership and O.D. Skelton Memorial Lecturer Biographies
- Forbes Profile of L. Yves Fortier CC QC
- Ogilvy Renault Biography of L. Yves Fortier CC QC
- The Three Faces of L. Yves Fortier of August 9, 2007 reprinted from American Lawyer
- Recent Articles of L. Yves Fortier CC QC
- L. Yves Fortier Receives Walter S. Tarnopolsky Award on July 3, 2008
- L. Yves Fortier Receives Honoris Causa from Laval University, Canada on June 14, 2008
- L. Yves Fortier Chair in International Arbitration and International Commercial Law and that Chair's Holder at McGill UniversityMcGill UniversityMohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university...
and Rio Tinto Alcan's Investment of 11 November 2008 and $ 1 Million Donations of 29 May 2009 from Ogilvy RenaultOgilvy RenaultOgilvy Renault LLP was a Canadian law firm with 450 members in offices in Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, Toronto, Calgary and London, England. Ogilvy Renault offered services in the areas of business law, litigation and ADR, employment and labour law and intellectual property...
to McGill UniversityMcGill UniversityMohammed Fathy is a public research university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Glasgow, Scotland, whose bequest formed the beginning of the university... - Kardassopoulos v. Georgia Award and Energy Charter TreatyEnergy Charter TreatyThe Energy Charter Treaty is an international agreement which provides a multilateral framework for energy trade, transit and investments...
(ECT) Arbitrations - 3 UNCITRALUNCITRALThe United Nations Commission on International Trade Law was established by the United Nations General Assembly by its Resolution 2205 of 17 December 1966 "to promote the progressive harmonization and unification of international trade law"....
Yukos (Jurisdiction) Awards of 30 November 2009 as Published on 1 February 2010, President L.Yves Fortier and Arbitrators Charles Poncet and Stephen M. SchwebelStephen M. SchwebelStephen Myron Schwebel is an American jurist and expert on international law. He is well known for his separate and dissenting opinions as a Judge of the International Court of Justice 1981-2000 and for his involvement in many cases of the ICSID and Permanent Court of Arbitration.-Biography:Judge...
and Yukos Awards Positive for Energy Investors of 1 December 2009 and New York Times and Guardian and EurActiv and 2 December 2009 and 4 December 2009 and The Yukos Arbitration So Far of 16 February 2010 and Interview with President L. Yves Fortier of 16 February 2010 and All About Yves and ASIL Insight on Yukos v. Russia Awards of 3 August 2010 and PCA-UNCITRAL and Arbitration Data Base - ICSIDICSIDICSID may refer to:* International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes* International Council of Societies of Industrial Design...
ZimbabweZimbabweZimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
Case, President L. Yves Fortier CC QC and 26 January 2011 and Procedural Details - Canadian Khan Resources v. Mongolia, President L. Yves Fortier of 12 January 2011
- Jordan Denial of Justice Claim - President L. Yves Fortier and ICSID
- ConocoPhillips v. Venezuela of 28 July 2008 and ICSID
- ICSIDICSIDICSID may refer to:* International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes* International Council of Societies of Industrial Design...
Duke Energy v. Peru - President L. Yves Fortier and GAR of 19 March 2009 and Arbitration Database - UK/France Eurotunnel and Arbitration Data Base
- Speech of L. Yves Fortier CC QC of 17 December 2008 in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
- 2009 L. Yves Fortier Entrance Scholarship and Brierley Memorial Lecture Fund
- Chambers and Partners Profile
- Top 50 Treaty Disputes 2007 and Top 50 Treaty Disputes 2009