I believe both departments are consulted when it comes to a decision like this about the procedure
Nevertheless, Mr. St-Cyr, it is the claimants who decided what language the hearing will be held in. Obviously, I have to say that we are not in favour of constant changes in the language of the proceeding. Lawyers often use this change of language to create a delay in the process, instead of considering the claimants' needs. That is clear.
If a claimant chooses English as the language of the proceeding, why does the language of that proceeding always have to be changed—unless the lawyer thinks it will prolong the proceeding?