Mazda Canada Inc v Mitsui OSK Lines Co Ltd and Ors (The “Cougar Ace”) – Federal Court of Appeal (Linden, Sharlow and Trudel JJA) – 19 June 2008

Conflict of laws – Forum non conveniens – Plaintiff cargo interests suing in Canada – Bill of lading containing exclusive Japanese jurisdiction clause – Whether Canadian proceedings should be stayed in favour of Japan – Effect of section 46 Marine Liability Act

(2008) 753 LMLN 1