Can I ask the Tribunal to assist the parties in arriving at a settlement if I feel the proceeding can be settled without the need for a hearing?
If all parties agree to participate in settlement discussions before a member of the Tribunal, they may ask the Tribunal to arrange a settlement conference. A member of the Tribunal who is not a part of the panel of Tribunal members selected to hear the case will be designated to preside over the settlement conference. The Tribunal member will try to assist the parties in reaching an agreement to settle some or all of the issues in the proceeding. If all of the issues are resolved, a hearing does not need to be held. In addition, the Request for Hearing or Notice of Appeal can be withdrawn subject to the terms of the settlement. The parties can always attempt to settle a proceeding amongst themselves without a settlement conference. Ideally, this should take place well in advance of the hearing date. If settlement discussions took place, but the matter remains unresolved, your hearing will take place on a later date. At your hearing, no party is to refer to the settlement discussions,
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