Not exact matches
Meanwhile, the majority judgment as well as Binnie J. purport to be more deferential (
reasonableness standard) as they see the question as concerning the arbitrator's interpretation
of its
governing legislation.
On the other hand,
reasonableness is normally the
governing standard where the question: (1) relates to the interpretation
of the tribunal's enabling (or «home») statute or «statutes closely connected to its function, with which it will have particular familiarity»; (2) raises issues
of fact, discretion or policy; or (3) involves inextricably intertwined legal and factual issues.
Another interesting aspect (solely from a Canadian point
of view) is that Mactavish J. suggested (at para. 43) that the
standard of review should be
reasonableness, given that the Commission was interpreting its
governing statute and should therefore be accorded deference.