CACERCanadian Energy Regulator Act, s. 168Primary legislationIn force

Reconsideration

Section 168 of the Canadian Energy Regulator Act allows the Tribunal to reconsider compensation decisions on its own motion or upon claimant application when extraordinary circumstances warrant reconsideration despite the public interest in finality. The Chairperson must notify all affected parties of any reconsideration proceedings.

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Canadian Energy Regulator Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 10)

Act current to 2026-05-26 and last amended on 2026-03-26. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Reconsideration

  • 168 (1) A Tribunal may, on its own motion or on the application of a claimant, reconsider its decision with respect to a claim for compensation and may either confirm the decision or amend or rescind the decision if the Chairperson considers that because of extraordinary factors a reconsideration of the decision outweighs the public interest in the finality of decisions of the Tribunal.

  • Marginal note:Notice

    (2) The Chairperson must notify the applicant, the designated company and the Regulator that the Tribunal will reconsider its decision.

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