Official Languages committee  I have no expert knowledge on that.

Official Languages committee  There are close to 30 tribunals. I would say around 26 to 28.

Official Languages committee  Yes.

Official Languages committee  That can vary. Some are fully autonomous, because they are large enough to set up their own support structure. Others may receive support services from their department or another agency. It can vary a great deal. This is the case with the 11 tribunals that are part of our orga

Official Languages committee  That's exactly it. Our smallest tribunal is one to which very few cases are assigned. It exists because, when cases are entrusted to it, they are major issues that need to be resolved. We still need to maintain a certain level of support, a minimum level of services, given that w

Official Languages committee  It can vary a great deal. The issues before this tribunal are complex and usually require a lengthy study. Clearly, a number of steps need to be taken. This is the case for the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, but it is also the case for any other tribunal. The issues must go thro

Official Languages committee  Yes, absolutely.

Official Languages committee  I cannot comment on the practices of one tribunal versus another, but to my knowledge, very few of our tribunals make decisions without deliberations. It is not impossible, but in my opinion, that is not how it is done.

Official Languages committee  Right now, my role is to administer support services. My legal training is a little rusty because I haven't practiced in a number of years. Clearly, it is up to Parliament to create a tribunal. That is the task you are currently working on. Ultimately, the choice to create or no

Official Languages committee  In general, it's about 26%.

Official Languages committee  Yes, that's the proportion for our organization. Our organization's administrative costs are approximately 26%, and 74% of our funds go directly to operating the tribunals.

Official Languages committee  The one with the largest budget is the Social Security Tribunal because of the high volume of cases.

Official Languages committee  I don't have any specific information on that, but I can always ask the tribunal to provide it.

Official Languages committee  Yes.

Official Languages committee  I think the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal does. I would have to check to make sure, but I know it is possible for some of our tribunals to do so.