August 3, 2018 The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.

October 12, 2018 Following appointment by the Claimants, John Beechey (British) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

November 12, 2018 Following appointment by the Respondent, J. Christopher Thomas (Canadian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

January 23, 2019 Following appointment by her co-arbitrators in consultation with the parties, Jean Kalicki (U.S.) accepts her appointment as presiding arbitrator.

January 23, 2019 The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: Jean Kalicki (U.S.), President, appointed by her co-arbitrators in consultation with the parties; John Beechey (British), appointed by the Claimants; and J. Christopher Thomas (Canadian), appointed by the Respondent.

March 4, 2019 The Tribunal holds a first session by telephone conference.

March 13, 2019 The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural matters.

June 7, 2019 The Claimants file a memorial on the merits.

December 9, 2019 The Respondent files a counter-memorial on the merits.

February 26, 2020 The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 2 concerning production of documents.

April 27, 2020 The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 3 concerning production of documents and appointment of local counsel.

May 19, 2020 The Claimants file a request for the Tribunal to decide on further production of documents.

June 2, 2020 The Tribunal decides on the further production of documents.

July 10, 2020 The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 4 concerning document production and the calling of witnesses.

July 13, 2020 The Respondent files a request for security for costs.

July 24, 2020 The Claimants file a reply on the merits.

July 30, 2020 The Claimants file observations on the Respondent’s request for security for costs.

August 6, 2020 The Respondent files a response to the Claimants’ observations of July 30, 2020.

August 13, 2020 The Claimants file a rejoinder on security for costs.

August 19, 2020 The Respondent files further comments on security for costs.

August 26, 2020 The Claimants file a response to the Respondent’s further comments of August 19, 2020.