CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 159Primary legislationIn force

Rules

The Canadian Energy Regulator Tribunal may establish procedural rules governing compensation claims and reconsideration applications, including filing procedures, required information, hearing conduct, evidence formats, and quorum requirements.

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Rules

159 A Tribunal may make the rules that it considers necessary for the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties and functions, including rules respecting (a) procedures for making a claim for compensation and those for making an application for reconsideration; (b) the information that must be included with a claim for compensation or an application for reconsideration; (c) the conduct of its examination of claims for compensation and applications for reconsideration, including the conduct of its hearings; (d) the form and manner in which evidence must be submitted; and (e) a quorum.

Source

https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.1/section-159.html

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