Canadian International Trade Tribunal Rules

24 (1) The Tribunal must proceed by way of motion if

• (a) it decides not to proceed by way of written request under rule 23.1; or

• (b) these Rules so specify.

(2) A motion must be in writing and set out

• (a) a clear and concise statement of the facts, which must be accompanied by an affidavit if the Tribunal so directs; and

• (b) the decision or order sought and the grounds for seeking it.

(3) A motion given by a party must be filed with the Tribunal and served on the other parties not less than five days before the day fixed for the commencement of the hearing.

(4) Any party who wishes to answer a motion must file a written answer with the Tribunal and serve a copy of it on the other parties.

(5) If a party wishes to submit a document in support of a motion or answer, the document must accompany the motion or answer in question and the party must file it with the Tribunal and serve a copy of it on the other parties.

(6) Unless the Tribunal directs otherwise, a decision or order on a motion must be made in writing.

(7) Despite subrules (2) to (5), a motion in connection with a matter that has not come to the attention of a party prior to the commencement of a hearing may be made orally at the hearing and must be disposed of in accordance with any procedure that the Tribunal may direct.