Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Rules of Procedure, 2021 (SOR/2021-137)

Marginal note:Notice of motion

• 26 (1) Unless the panel agrees to proceed orally, a motion, including a motion for adjournment, must be initiated by a notice in writing that

  • (a) sets out the order sought and the grounds relied on; and

  • (b) specifies any consent obtained from other parties.

• Marginal note:Service and filing

  (2) The notice must be served and filed as soon as feasible.

• Marginal note:Response

  (3) A panel that receives a notice of motion, including a notice of motion for adjournment,

  • (a) must give the other parties an opportunity to respond;

  • (b) may give directions respecting the time, manner and form of any response;

  • (c) may give directions respecting the presentation of arguments and evidence by the parties, including the time at which and the manner and form in which the arguments and the evidence must be presented; and

  • (d) may dispose of the motion as it considers necessary.