Treaties — Interpretation — Principles and rules of interpretation — Interpretation by municipal courts — Reference to legislation implementing treaty in other States — The Hague Ru1es on Carriage of Goods by Sea — The law of Canada

International law in general — Relation to municipal law — Treaties — Interpretation in municipal courts — Hague Rules on the Carriage of Goods by Sea — Purpose — Establishment of uniform rules relating to carriage of goods and bills of lading — Aids to the interpretation of statute implementing the Convention — Reference to the Convention and to statutes implementing it in various States — The law of Canada