CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 146Primary legislationIn force

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Section 146 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act specifies the composition and appointment of the Tribunal. The Tribunal must have at least three members appointed by the Governor in Council on ministerial recommendation for terms up to five years. Members must be retired superior court judges or legal professionals with at least 10 years standing at a provincial bar or Quebec notary chamber. The Governor in Council may appoint replacements and sets member compensation.

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Members of Tribunal

146 (1) A Tribunal is to have at least three members, each of whom is to be appointed by the Governor in Council, on the Minister’s recommendation, to hold office for a term of not more than five years. (2) The members of the Tribunal are to be appointed from among persons who are retired judges of a superior court or members of at least 10 years standing at either the bar of a province or the Chambre des notaires du Québec. (3) If a member is absent or becomes incapacitated, resigns or dies, the Governor in Council may appoint a replacement for that member. (4) The Regulator must pay the members the remuneration and expenses that are fixed by the Governor in Council.

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https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-146.html

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