b'INNOVATIONInnovationisacornerstoneoftheTribunalsvisiontoof its operations. The Tribunal wants to take another step ensure efficiency, transparency and access to justice.towards implementing the case management system in Innovative practices can be observed all stages of the2019-2020.treatment of requests for review. Towards an Electronic TribunalNew Approach to Decision Drafting The Tribunal will begin a transition to paperless ope- The Tribunal has innovated in terms of drafting its deci- rations by managing case information electronically sions by adopting an issue-based style and using plainat each stage of the review process. The creation language. This new approach is particularly useful forof an electronic record for each request will enable self-represented parties, who make up the majority ofthe Tribunal to establish a more robust information applicants before the Tribunal. This promotes greatermanagement system. clarity and conciseness. In addition, the parties will be able to file and access New Case Management System all documents relevant to their matter in a secure electronicenvironment.Ultimately,thecreationof In collaboration with the Administrative Tribunals Supportan electronic environment will result in greater effi-Service of Canada, the Tribunal is currently developing aciency and a lower environmental impact.new case management system. Over the past year, the Tribunal has taken the first step toward the deployment of this new system by completing the business modelling The Tribunal wants to become a leader in the use of new technologies.16 CANADA AGRICULTURAL REVIEW TRIBUNAL'