After the Tribunal receives your request for a review of the Minister’s or the Agency’s decision, it will contact both parties (the applicant and the respondent) to schedule a case management conference by videoconference.
The case management conference is not where your case is presented and decided. Your case will be decided after the hearing, which will be scheduled later. The purpose of the case management conference is to help the parties prepare for the hearing.
The case management conference is a first step that allows the parties and the Tribunal to:
- Clarify the issues that are in dispute;
- Ensure disclosure documents were provided to the applicant;
- Discuss any procedural questions you might have; and
- Ensure both parties are ready to proceed with a hearing.
The case management conference also involves scheduling a potential hearing date. Parties will be asked to confirm the availability of any witnesses or other participants. Once parties agree to a hearing date, they will receive a Notice of Hearing after the case management conference.