P.S.S.R.B. Regulations and Rules of Procedure, 1993 (SOR/93-348)

8 (1) Subject to subsection (2), but notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, the Board may dismiss an application on the ground that the Board lacks jurisdiction.

(2) The Board, in considering whether an application or complaint should be dismissed pursuant to subsection (1), shall

• (a) request that the parties submit written arguments within the time and in the manner specified by the Board; or

• (b) hold a preliminary hearing.

(3) Where the Board dismisses an application under subsection (1), the Board shall provide a copy of the decision and reasons therefor to the parties.

(4) A party may, no later than on the twenty-fifth day after being provided with a copy of a decision pursuant to subsection (3), file with the Secretary a request that the Board review the decision.

(5) A request for review that is filed pursuant to subsection (4) shall contain a concise statement of the facts and grounds on which the party relies in support of the review.

(6) Where a request for review is filed with the Secretary, the Board shall

• (a) provide the party, and any other person who may be affected by the request for a review, with a notice of hearing to show cause as to why the request for a review should be heard;

• (b) rescind the decision and direct that the application be proceeded with in accordance with these Regulations; or

• (c) confirm in writing the decision dismissing the application.

(7) Where the Board holds a hearing referred to in paragraph (6)(a), the Board shall rescind or confirm the Board’s decision in accordance with paragraph (6)(b) or (c).