Proceedings are recorded. Parties may examine the transcripts at the Tribunal's offices or a copy may be obtained from the company that transcribed the proceedings. The appellant is the first to present its evidence during a hearing. The respondent presents his evidence next. An intervener's evidence may be presented after either the appellant's or the respondent's case, depending on which party the intervener supports.
Evidence is presented orally, through testimony of witnesses or by way of other written documents.
All parties have the right to question witnesses and to scrutinize evidence. A sample of the product in issue is often provided. However, if this is not possible, a detailed description, photograph, videotape, brochure, etc., may be used. The Tribunal hears most cases in Ottawa. Hearings by Way of Videoconferencing Videoconferencing technology allows an appellant another option for a hearing in some circumstances.