Can I ask the Tribunal to hold a pre-hearing conference if I feel that the matter being disputed can be settled without the need of a hearing?
Yes! The purpose of a pre-hearing meeting is to bring both sides together in an informal setting. The Tribunal member assigned to the pre-hearing tries to define or narrow the disagreement and resolve the issues before the hearing begins. A pre-hearing conference is usually help in person to facilitate the discussions. You can request a pre-hearing by completing the appropriate section of the Notice of Appeal form. The purpose of a pre-hearing is described in the Tribunals Rules of Practice, available on this site.
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- 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?
- Can I ask the Tribunal to hold a pre-hearing conference if I feel that the matter being disputed can be settled without the need of a hearing?
- What other procedural steps may occur between the time of the pre-hearing conference and evidentiary hearing?
