Change the Type of Hearing
Appeal Parties
Change the type of hearing
If you have changed your mind about the type of hearing you want to have it may be possible to request a change. To do so, fill out the Request to Change Type of Hearing form (PDF) and send it to the Tribunal.
You can have your hearing in person, by teleconference, by videoconference, or in writing. We will do our best to hold the type of hearing your request. Sometimes we are unable to do so. If that is the case, we will let you know. In most cases, a panel of three members of the Tribunal will hear your appeal.
There are four different kinds of hearings:
Teleconference hearing
A teleconference hearing is a hearing held by telephone.
At the hearing, the panel will listen to the parties and any witnesses. They will also look at any written material or submissions that you have sent to the Tribunal. You may ask questions of the ministry representative. You might have to answer questions from the ministry representative. The panel members might also ask you questions.
We will send you a letter with the time of your hearing and the phone number to dial to join the teleconference.
After the hearing, the panel will make its decision.
Videoconference Hearing
A videoconference hearing is a hearing by videoconference.
At the hearing, the panel will listen to the parties and any witnesses. They will also look at any written material you have sent to the Tribunal. You may ask questions of the ministry representative. You might have to answer questions from the ministry representative. The panel members might also ask you questions.
You will need to have a computer or mobile phone that can do videoconferencing. We will send you an email with the time of your hearing and a link to join the video conference.
After the hearing, the panel will make its decision.
In-Person hearing
An in-person hearing is where the parties and the panel members hearing the appeal meet in person.
At the hearing, the panel will listen to the parties and any witnesses. The panel will also look at any written material or submissions sent to the Tribunal. You will have an opportunity to ask questions of the ministry representative. You might have to answer questions from the ministry representative. The panel members might also ask you questions. The ministry representative or a panel member might attend the hearing by telephone.
We will send you a letter setting out the time and location of an in-person hearing.
After the hearing, the panel will make its decision.
Written hearing
A written hearing is a hearing held by the exchange of written materials.
The Tribunal will forward any material you send us to the ministry, and they will reply in writing. You will receive a copy of anything the ministry sends to the Tribunal. The panel will look at the documents the ministry had when it made its decision. The panel will also look at any new material submitted by the parties. The panel will not speak with you, any witnesses or the ministry.
We will send you a letter setting out a schedule for sending us your evidence and submissions.
After reviewing the material, the panel will make its decision.