25R
Date
Region
Topic
Trail Smelter
Description
A Reference 1to investigate and report on the extent of damages in State of Washington caused by fumes from Trail Smelter, British Columbia, compensation for past damages and possible corrective measures.
Outcome
The IJC's investigation provided a basis for the 11935 Convention between Canada and the US which provided for the establishment of an arbitral tribunal for settlement of claims for damages.