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Bill C-34

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Review procedure

(6) The member of the Tribunal assigned to conduct the review must provide the Minister and the person who, or vessel that, filed the request with an opportunity consistent with procedural fairness and natural justice to present evidence and make representations.

Determination

(7) The member may confirm the Minister's decision or refer the matter back to the Minister for reconsideration.

Right of appeal

(8) The person who, or vessel that, requested the review may, within 30 days after the determination, appeal a determination made under subsection (7) to the Tribunal.

Loss of right of appeal

(9) If the person or vessel does not appear at the review hearing, the person or vessel is not entitled to appeal a determination unless the person or vessel establishes that there was sufficient reason to justify the absence.

Disposition of appeal

(10) The appeal panel assigned to hear the appeal may dismiss the appeal or refer the matter back to the Minister for reconsideration.

    (p) paragraph 244(i) of the other Act is repealed.

COMING INTO FORCE

Coming into force

73. The provisions of this Act, other than sections 71 and 72, come into force on a day or days to be fixed by order of the Governor in Council.