Rules of Procedure for the Farm Products Appeal Tribunal
Ontario Drainage Tribunal Farm Organizations Accreditation Tribunal
Crop Insurance Appeal Board

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Rule 1- Interpretation

• Sub-rule 1.01 - Citation
• Sub-rule 1.02 - Reference
• Sub-rule 1.03 - General
• Sub-rule 1.04 - Same
• Sub-rule 1.05 - Same
• Sub-rule 1.06 - Definitions
• Sub-rule 1.07 - Liberal Interpretation of Rules
• Sub-rule 1.08 - Conflict
• Sub-rule 1.09 - Matters Not Provided For By These Rules

Rule 2 - Non-Compliance With Rules

• Sub-rule 2.01 - Effect of Non-Compliance
• Sub-rule 2.02 - Same
• Sub-rule 2.03 - Tribunal May Dispense With Compliance

Rule 3 - Technical Objections

• Sub-rule 3.01 - Technical Objections

Rule 4 - Time

• Sub-rule 4.01 - Computation of Time
• Sub-rule 4.02 - Local Time
• Sub-rule 4.03 - Extension or Abridgement of Time
• Sub-rule 4.04 - Same
• Sub-rule 4.05 - Same

Rule 5 - Tribunal Documents

• Sub-rule 5.01 - Copies of Tribunal Documents
• Sub-rule 5.02 - Confidential Documents

Rule 6 - Notices

• Sub-rule 6.01 - Notice to be in Writing
• Sub-rule 6.02 - Notice may be Given by a Party

Rule 7 - Service of Notices and Documents

• Sub-rule 7.01 - Method of Service
• Sub-rule 7.02 - Effective Date of Service
• Sub-rule 7.03 - Service after 4:00 p.m
• Sub-rule 7.04 - Affidavit Proving Service of Notice
• Sub-rule 7.05 - Proof that Service not made

Rule 8 - Consolidation or Hearing Together

• Sub-rule 8.01 - Where Order may be made
• Sub-rule 8.02 - Discretion of Presiding Members

Rule 9 - Hearing of Appeal

• Sub-rule 9.01 - The Hearing
• Sub-rule 9.02 - Oral Hearing
• Sub-rule 9.03 - Location of Hearing
• Sub-rule 9.04 - Adjournments
• Sub-rule 9.05 - Directions

Rule 10 - Electronic Hearings

• Sub-rule 10.01 - Electronic Hearings to be Public
• Sub-rule 10.02 - Factors to be Considered
• Sub-rule 10.03 - Conversion to Another Mode
• Sub-rule 10.04 - Notice of an Electronic Hearing
• Sub-rule 10.05 - Objections to the Electronic Format
• Sub-rule 10.06 - Response to Notice of Objection
• Sub-rule 10.07 - Contents of Notice of Objection
• Sub-rule 10.08 - Procedure when Objection is received
• Sub-rule 10.09 - Tribunal to Provide Directions
• Sub-rule 10.10 - Terms and Conditions
• Sub-rule 10.11 - Participants to Remain in View of Camera
• Sub-rule 10.12 - Hearing in the Absence of a Party

Rule 11 - Oral Hearings

• Sub-rule 11.01 - Notice of an Oral Hearing
• Sub-rule 11.02 - Contents of Notice

Rule 12 - Conduct of Oral Hearings

• Sub-rule 12.01 - Oral Hearings to be Public
• Sub-rule 12.02 - Procedure at Hearing
• Sub-rule 12.03 - Site View
• Sub-rule 12.04 - Hearing in the Absence of a Party

 

Rule 13 - Holding a Written Hearing

• Sub-rule 13.01 - Holding a Written Hearing
• Sub-rule 13.02 - Factors to be Considered
• Sub-rule 13.03 - Change of Format
• Sub-rule 13.04 - Notification by Tribunal
• Sub-rule 13.05 - Notice of a Written Hearing
• Sub-rule 13.06 - Other Information may be Included
• Sub-rule 13.07 - Objections
• Sub-rule 13.08 - Conversion to Oral Hearing
• Sub-rule 13.09 - Supporting Documents
• Sub-rule 13.10 - Additional Information may be Required
• Sub-rule 13.11 - Disclosure
• Sub-rule 13.12 - Evidence
• Sub-rule 13.13 - Same
• Sub-rule 13.14 - Same
• Sub-rule 13.15 - No Oral Examination without Permission
• Sub-rule 13.16 - Production of Witnesses
• Sub-rule 13.17 - Hearing in the Absence of a Party
• Sub-rule 13.18 - Access to Documents by Parties
• Sub-rule 13.19 - Access to Documents by Public

Rule 14 - Filing of Documents

• Sub-rule 14.01 - Method of Filing Documents
• Sub-rule 14.02 - Filing Documents by Facsimile Transmission
• Sub-rule 14.03 - Information to be Provided by Filer

Rule 15 - Language of Hearings

• Sub-rule 15.01 - Hearings may be held in English or French
• Sub-rule 15.02 - Use of French
• Sub-rule 15.03 - Where French is Used
• Sub-rule 15.04 - Interpreters for Other Languages

Rule 16 - Court Reporters

• Sub-rule 16.01 - Court Reporters
• Sub-rule 16.02 - Same
• Sub-rule 16.03 - Same
• Sub-rule 16.04 - Same
• Sub-rule 16.05 - Same

Rule 17 - Audio and Visual Recording of Hearings

• Sub-rule 17.01 - No Audio or Visual Recording of Hearings without Authorization
• Sub-rule 17.02 - Exceptions to the General Rule
• Sub-rule 17.03 - Requests for Authorization
• Sub-rule 17.04 - Representations to Tribunal Permitted
• Sub-rule 17.05 -Factors to be Considered
• Sub-rule 17.06 - Rules for Recording of Hearings
• Sub-rule 17.07 - Authority may be Withdrawn
• Sub-rule 17.08 - Temporary Withdrawal of Authority

Rule 18 - Compelling Attendance of Witnesses

• Sub-rule 18.01 - By Summons to Witness
• Sub-rule 18.02 - Summons Request
• Sub-rule 18.03 - Service and Attendance Money
• Sub-rule 18.04 - Lack of Seal

Rule 19 - Particulars

• Sub-rule 19.01 - Order for Particulars
• Sub-rule 19.02 - Right to Information
• Sub-rule 19.03 - Contents of Particulars

Rule 20 - Disclosure of Documents

• Sub-rule 20.01 - List of Documents or Things
• Sub-rule 20.02 - Disclosure of Documents
• Sub-rule 20.03 - Order for Disclosure of Documents
• Sub-rule 20.04 - Inspection of Things
• Sub-rule 20.05 - Order for Inspection or Testing
• Sub-rule 20.06 - Failure to Disclose

Rule 21 - Witness Statements

• Sub-rule 21.01 - Witness Statements may be Required
• Sub-rule 21.02 - Order for Witness Statements
• Sub-rule 21.03 - Content of Witness Statements
• Sub-rule 21.04 - Failure to Provide a Witness Statement
• Sub-rule 21.05 - Incomplete Witness Statements
  

Rule 22 - Expert Witnesses

• Sub-rule 22.01 - Delivery of Expert's Report
• Sub-rule 22.02 - Failure to Provide Expert's Report

 

Rule 23 - Requests for Restricted Access

• Sub-rule 23.01 - Request by a Party
• Sub-rule 23.02 - Denial of Public Access
• Sub-rule 23.03 - Tribunal Must Decide
• Sub-rule 23.04 - Denial of Access to the Public and Other Parties
• Sub-rule 23.05 - Same
• Sub-rule 23.06 - Objections
• Sub-rule 23.07 - Contents of Notice
• Sub-rule 23.08 - Time for Reply
• Sub-rule 23.09 - Criteria for Granting Restricted Access
• Sub-rule 23.10 - Application of Criteria
• Sub-rule 23.11 - Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Sub-rule 23.12 - Withdrawal of Document
• Sub-rule 23.13 - Third Parties
• Sub-rule 23.14 - Contents of Order
• Sub-rule 23.15 - Limited Access to Confidential Documents
• Sub-rule 23.16 - Conditions of a restricted access order
• Sub-rule 23.17 - Declarations and Undertakings
• Sub-rule 23.18 - Idem
• Sub-rule 23.19 - Others not Allowed to Disclose
• Sub-rule 23.20 - Submissions Containing References to Restricted Documents

Rule 24 - Pre-Hearing Conferences

• Sub-rule 24.01 - Direction to Attend
• Sub-rule 24.02 - Notice of a Pre-Hearing Conference
• Sub-rule 24.03 - Contents of Notice
• Sub-rule 24.04 - Exchange of Documents
• Sub-rule 24.05 - Format of Pre-Hearing Conferences
• Sub-rule 24.06 - No Public Access
• Sub-rule 24.07 - Settlement
• Sub-rule 24.08 - Limits on Use of Settlement Discussions
• Sub-rule 24.09 - Orders, Agreements and Undertakings
• Sub-rule 24.10 - Distribution of Memorandum
• Sub-rule 24.11 - Use of Information in Memorandum

Rule 25 - Motions

• Sub-rule 25.01 - Notice of Motion
• Sub-rule 25.02 - Hearing Date
• Sub-rule 25.03 - Contents of Notice of Motion
• Sub-rule 25.04 - Service of Notice of Motion
• Sub-Rule 25.05 - Same
• Sub-rule 25.06 - Proof of Service
• Sub-rule 25.07 - Reply of Responding Party
• Sub-rule 25.08 - Contents of the Reply
• Sub-rule 25.09 - Service of Reply
• Sub-rule 25.10 - Same
• Sub-rule 25.11 - Proof of Service
• Sub-rule 25.12 - Oral Representations at Hearing of Motion

Rule 26 - Discovery

• Sub-rule 26.01 - Application for an Order for Discovery
• Sub-rule 26.02 - Response to Application
• Sub-rule 26.03 - Contents of Affidavit
• Sub-rule 26.04 - Order for Questions
• Sub-rule 26.05 - Payment of Expenses
• Sub-rule 26.06 - Questions not Answered
• Sub-rule 26.07 - Use of Questions and Answers

Rule 27 - Notice of Constitutional Question

• Sub-rule 27.01 - Notice must be Served
• Sub-rule 27.02 - Rights of Attorneys General
• Sub-rule 27.03 - Form of Notice

Rule 28 - Costs

• Sub-rule 28.01 - Who May Request an Order for Costs
• Sub-rule 28.02 - Period Eligible for Costs Order
• Sub-rule 28.03 - Powers of Tribunal
• Sub-rule 28.04 - Circumstances in which Costs Order May be Made
• Sub-rule 28.05 - Interest on Award

Rule 29 - Review of a Decision

• Sub-rule 29.01 - Application
• Sub-rule 29.02 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.03 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.04 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.05 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.06 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.07 - Contents of a Request for a Review
• Sub-rule 29.08 - Action by Tribunal
• Sub-rule 29.09 - Evaluation of a Request for Review
• Sub-rule 29.10 - Time Limits
• Sub-rule 29.11 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.12 - Multiple Requests or Review
• Sub-rule 29.13 - Consideration of Requests for Review
• Sub-rule 29.14 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.15 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.16 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.17 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.18 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.19 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.20 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.21 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.22 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.23 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.24 - Procedure for a Review
• Sub-rule 29.25 - Same
• Sub-rule 29.26 - Same

 

Rule 30 - Order of Presentation at a Hearing

• Sub-rule 30.01 - Adding Parties
• Sub-rule 30.02 - Opening Statements
• Sub-rule 30.03 - Order of Presentation
• Sub-rule 30.04 - Variation for Appeals under Drainage Act

Rule 31 - Appeals Under the Drainage Act

• Sub-rule 31.01 - Method of Commencement
• Sub-rule 31.02 - Same
• Sub-rule 31.03 - Action by Clerk
• Sub-rule 31.04 - Parties
• Sub-rule 31.05 - Notice of Hearing
• Sub-rule 31.06 - Stay
• Sub-rule 31.07 - Notice of Decision
• Sub-rule 31.08 - Assessment of Costs
• Sub-rule 31.09 - Enforcement of Order for Costs
• Sub-rule 31.10 - What Costs Chargeable
• Sub-rule 31.11 - Costs for Stenographic Services
• Sub-rule 31.12 - Effect of Decision

Rule 32 - Crop Insurance Appeals

• Sub-rule 32.01 - Method of Commencement
• Sub-rule 32.02 - Same
• Sub-rule 32.03 - Copy of Notice to Respondent
• Sub-rule 32.04 - Action by the Secretary to the Tribunal
• Sub-rule 32.05 - Stay
• Sub-rule 32.06 - Parties
• Sub-rule 32.07 - Decision
• Sub-rule 32.08 - Effect of Decision

Rule 33 - Appeals Under the Farm Products Marketing Act, the Milk Act, and Licensing Appeals

• Sub-rule 33.01 - Method of Commencement
• Sub-rule 33.02 - Same
• Sub-rule 33.03 - Appeals under Section 16 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Act.
• Sub-rule 33.04 - Same
• Sub-rule 33.05 - Notification of Appeal
• Sub-rule 33.06 - Notice of Hearing
• Sub-rule 33.07 - Stay
• Sub-rule 33.08 - Parties to Appeal
• Sub-rule 33.09 - Completion of Hearing
• Sub-rule 33.10 - Notice of Decision
• Sub-rule 33.11 - When Decision Becomes Final

Rule 34 - Appeals under the Farm Registration and Farm Organizations Funding Act

• Sub-rule 34.01 - Method of Commencement
• Sub-rule 34.02 - Same
• Sub-rule 34.03 - Same
• Sub-rule 34.04 - Action by the Secretary
• Sub-rule 34.05 - Same
• Sub-rule 34.06 - Stay
• Sub-rule 34.07 - Parties
• Sub-rule 34.08 - Completion of Hearing
• Sub-rule 34.09 - Decision
• Sub-rule 34.10 - Effect of Decision

Rule 35 - Appeals under the Assessment Act

• Sub-rule 35.01 - Method of Commencement
• Sub-rule 35.02 - Same
• Sub-rule 35.03 - Action by the Secretary
• Sub-rule 35.04 - Stay
• Sub-rule 35.05 - Parties
• Sub-rule 35.06 - Completion of Hearing
• Sub-rule 35.07 - Decision

Form 1

• Summons to Witness

Form 2

• Declaration and Undertaking