Canadian Energy Regulator Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 10)

Marginal note:Replacement of panel member during hearing

• 48 (1) If a panel is conducting a hearing and a commissioner on the panel is unable to act or resigns during the hearing, the Lead Commissioner may authorize another commissioner to replace that commissioner for the rest of the hearing and to participate in the decision or, as applicable, finalize the report required under subsection 183(1).

• Marginal note:Replacement of panel member before decision or report

  (2) If a panel is conducting a hearing and a commissioner on the panel is unable to act or resigns after the conclusion of the hearing but before the decision is made or, as applicable, the report required under subsection 183(1) is finalized, the remaining commissioners may — if unanimous — make the decision or finalize the report as if the commissioner were present and participating.