63. The applicant must be given the first opportunity to present evidence and examine witnesses.
In the case of an application for the review of a decision rendered by a body, the Tribunal must determine the order of presentation of the evidence, taking into account the following factors in particular:(1) the nature and conduct of the decision-making process of the body whose decision is contested;
(2) the applicant’s opportunity to be heard and to contest the evidence;
(3) the degree of adherence to the rules of natural justice and the equitable nature of the proceedings of the body whose decision is contested;
(4) the existence of a record allowing the Tribunal to recreate the full conduct of the proceedings of the body whose decision is contested.
2023-02-15Decision 2023-02-15, s. 63.