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Introduction to
Administrative
Justice

Foreword -
Tribunal
Proceedings

Table of
Contents

Chapter 1
  Administrative
  Justice and
  Tribunal
  Proceedings

Chapter 2
The Hearing

Chapter 3
Evidence

Chapter 4
  Interpreting
   the Act
  and the
  Regulations

Chapter 5
Deliberations
and Decision

Conclusion

Appendix

Index

End notes

Synoptic
Tables

Canadian
Human Rights
Tribunal

AN INTRODUCTION TO TRIBUNAL PROCEEDINGS

1. Dominant Features of Administrative Justice and Tribunal Proceedings

1.1 The Board Is a True Tribunal
1.2 An Appeal Tribunal
1.3 A Tribunal Subject to the Charters of Rights
1.4 A Tribunal Subject to the Principles of Natural Justice
1.5 An Independent, Impartial Tribunal
1.6 An Accessible, Informal Procedure
1.7 Speedy, Efficient Proceedings
1.8 The Tribunal Is Master of the Procedure
1.9 Appropriate Rules of Evidence
1.10 Equal Representation
1.11 Collegiality
1.12 Social and Economic Objective of the Act

2. Hearing by the Board of Referees

2.1 Notice of Hearing
2.2 Representation at the Hearing
2.3 Preliminary Objections

2.3.1 Objection to the Tribunal's Jurisdiction
2.3.2 Objection That the Appeal Is Late
2.3.3 Motion for Adjournment
2.3.4 Motion To Recuse or Disqualify

3. Evidence Before the Board

3.1 Nature of Evidence
3.2 Burden of Proof
3.3 Admissibility and Relevance of Evidence
3.4 Probative Value
3.5 Probative Value of Testimony
3.6 Cross-Examination

4. Deliberations and Decision

4.1 Deliberations
4.2 Decision
4.3 Structure of Decision
4.4 Challenging the Decision

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