First Nations Tax Commission Review Procedures Regulations (SOR/2007-239)

Marginal note:Pre-hearing conferences

• 29 (1) If a hearing is to be held, a pre-hearing conference between the parties shall be scheduled by the Commission to

  • (a) direct the pre-hearing production of documents by a party;

  • (b) determine whether a subpoena will be required in respect of any person who may be required as a witness;

  • (c) direct a party to provide further information regarding its position;

  • (d) develop an agreed statement of facts or obtain admissions that might facilitate the hearing;

  • (e) attempt to simplify the matters in dispute between the parties, including the resolution of some or all of them;

  • (f) determine the conduct of the hearing, including the order in which the parties will proceed, the number and identity of witnesses and the estimated time required; or

  • (g) decide any other matter that may aid in securing a just, expeditious or inexpensive disposition of the review.

• Marginal note:Require attendance

  (2) If a representative is acting for an applicant, the Commission may direct that the applicant be present at the pre-hearing conference.

• Marginal note:Single Commissioner

  (3) A pre-hearing conference may be conducted by a single Commissioner or an employee of the Commission.