Pauline Kwan

The respondent filed a Request for Order During Proceeding seeking a direction that the applicant deliver materials to it by mail, as it had experienced issues receiving materials by email.

The applicant opposed the request.

The Tribunal granted the request, noting that under Rule 1.21 of the Tribunal's Rules, delivery by email is only permitted if the receiving party consents.

As the respondent preferred mail and did not consent to email, the applicant was directed to deliver her materials by regular mail.

The applicant filed a Request for Order During Proceeding seeking to bifurcate the hearing to address a preliminary objection raised by the respondent.

The respondent opposed the request.

The Tribunal denied the request, finding that it would not be more fair, just, and expeditious to bifurcate the hearing, as much of the evidence related to the merits was also necessary for the respondent's defences, including the argument that there was no service relationship between the parties.

The applicant brought an application before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against the Ministry of Finance and the Canada Revenue Agency.

At a summary hearing, the applicant's representative confirmed that the applicant wished to withdraw her application.

Counsel for the Ministry of Finance consented to the withdrawal.

The Tribunal ordered the application withdrawn and closed the file.