•Despite
applicants’ ability to proceed directly to a hearing before the
Tribunal, it may still require parties to participate in
alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation
•Importantly,
the Tribunal will not strike claims without giving applicants an opportunity
to provide oral submissions, even if the claim is or can be
described as trivial, frivolous or vexatious
•Nevertheless,
the Tribunal may also dismiss proceedings, if it is of the
opinion that another forum has appropriately dealt with the substance
of the application