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The Canadian Journal of Administrative Law and Practice is available from Carswell at :
http://www.carswell.com/product-detail/canadian-journal-of-administrative-law-and-practice/
It may also be available in your library in electronic form.
The CJALP is published under the auspices of CCAT/CTAC. It is published three times a year. The journal provides a forum for in-depth discussion of administrative law issues and emphasizes the important role played by tribunals, boards and commissions in the administrative process. The Editorial Board is comprised of distinguished authorities drawn from administrative tribunals, the practising bar and the academic community across Canada. Each issue of the Journal contains articles and may also include case comments and book reviews.
Guidelines for submissions to the Journal may be found in this PDF.
The INDEX CHALLENGE is a pilot project of the Department of Justice [DOJ]. The project aims to identify practices that increase access to justice in administrative bodies.
Through a series of questions in survey-form, tribunals can use the Index as a self-assessment tool to support service standards. If you take the Challenge, the DOJ will send you results within 5-10 business days.
The information provided is kept confidential.
In the pilot project stage, the DOJ is looking for ten administrative bodies willing to take the Challenge and provide feedback about the survey, including suggestions for improvement.
We encourage you to take the Index Challenge!
Canada Legal Information Institute – Access to decisions of Canadian courts and tribunals
Law blogs – an open directory of online Canadian Legal Resources – Listings are by substantive topic and by province
Administribute Tribunals Association
Online Canadian Legal Magazine, – Columns by topic including resolution and justice issues
The UK Administrative Justice Institute website
http://administrativejusticereform.ca/.
Website by Ron Ellis, on Administrative Justice System Reform
http://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/index-eng.php
Language portal of Canada
http://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/tpv2alpha/alpha-eng.html?lang=eng&index=alt
Terminology and linguistic data bank. See especially: Writing tools
Practice directions help parties understand the rules. They provide guidance about what the Tribunal expects of the parties and what the parties can expect of the Tribunal.
Introduction
This Practice Direction is about the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Condominium Authority Tribunal (CAT) proceedings.
It guides parties who use AI to help with their research and participation in CAT cases.
The direction is informed by the Canadian Judicial Council Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Courts1.
The CAT recognizes that the field is evolving rapidly. The Tribunal will continue to monitor its use and impact, and will adjust this Practice Direction as necessary.
What is AI?
“Artificial intelligence” describes technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, and decision making. One of the forms includes “large language models.” These are a type of AI that can understand and generate human-like text by learning from a large amount of data. This direction relates mostly to these “generative AI” models.
Use of AI by CAT Members
Tribunal Members hear cases and make decisions based on what they are told during the Adjudication. Tribunal Members review evidence, case citations and submissions, to ensure they are accurate and relevant.
Tribunal Members are fully accountable for their decision-making. They do not use AI to analyze evidence, decide cases, or author decisions.
AI use by Parties in CAT Cases
AI can be a helpful tool for parties, but it’s not perfect. Be careful if you use AI for research or to prepare documents.
Parties should to indicate if they use generative AI to prepare documents, and include a statement of which AI tool was used.
The privacy and confidentiality of information and data provided to a generative AI platform may not be guaranteed and the information may not be secure.
Tips for using AI
CAT Rules
The following CAT Rules may be relevant to the misuse of AI in submissions.
Early Dismissal
19.1 The CAT can dismiss an Application or Case at any time in certain situations, including:
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(e) Where the Applicant(s) has filed documents with the CAT that the Applicant(s) knew or ought to have known contain false or misleading information;
Reimbursement of Legal Costs and Disbursements at any stage
48.2 The CAT generally will not order one Party to reimburse another Party for legal fees or disbursements (“costs”) incurred in the course of the proceeding. However, where appropriate, the CAT may order a Party to pay to another Party all or part of their costs, including costs that were directly related to a Party’s behaviour that was unreasonable, undertaken for an improper purpose, or that caused a delay or additional expense.
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is committed to the fair, just and efficient resolution of proceedings before it. This Practice Direction provides guidance to participants in Tribunal proceedings. It is not a rule within the meaning of the Tribunal’s Rules of Procedure.
Use of AI by Tribunal Members
Adjudication is a human responsibility. Tribunal members hear cases and make decisions based on the evidence and submissions. They do not use AI1 to write decisions or analyze evidence. Tribunal members are fully accountable for their decision-making.
AI and Tribunal Proceedings
AI can be a helpful tool for litigants, but it’s not perfect. If you rely on AI for research or to prepare documents for the Tribunal, you must do so carefully. Keep these key points in mind: