What happens at the evidentiary phase of a hearing?
During the evidentiary phase, the chair will ask each party to present his or her case. This is an opportunity for each party to present evidence to the Tribunal through the use of witnesses. Each party can choose an individual or individuals that possess relevant knowledge or information (related to the hearing or appeal) to act as its witnesses. A party may also choose to act as its own witness. Each witness is asked to take an oath or affirmation to tell the truth before giving testimony. Witnesses may introduce relevant documents that they are familiar with into evidence. The evidence provided by each witness will supplement any facts and documents that have been agreed upon by the parties for the purposes of the hearing. The Tribunal can also take into account any facts and documents that were agreed upon by the parties, without the need for oral testimony. When a particular witness has finished giving his or her testimony – or “evidence-in-chief” – the other parties will be given
