b'4 TRIBUNALS BUSINESS PLANThe key objectives pursued by the Tribunal for the 2022-2023 fiscal year are to be more effective and efficient in order to reduce the processing time for requests for review. The performance frameworkand measurements implemented during the 2021-2022 fiscal year will directly help providing a better access to justice.To complement these objectives, the Tribunal intends to initiate a broad consultation with stakeholdersto identify the required legislative amendments to the Rules of the Tribunal (Canada AgriculturalReview Tribunal).ACCESS TO JUSTICE TECHNOLOGICALMODERNIZATIONThe activities scheduled for the next fiscal year include establishing and strengthening the basisWork has been underway since 2020 to implement for communication with the public. Once the toolsan electronic case management system that will are in place, the Tribunal will ensure that theyallow new applications for review to be uploaded result in an actual reduction in the time needed directly into the system. Storing case files and to reach a decision. decisions in dedicated servers will allow members Activities and Tribunal staff to do their work, regardless of 2022-2023 location and time. This tool will facilitate a more efficient management of all the evidencePromote electronic communications through aduring hearings.secure module to exchange electronic documentsHold virtual hearings ActivitiesReduce the number of days to confirm eligibility2022-2023of a request for reviewReducing the number of days to publish decisions Roll out the secure module to exchange electronic documents for requests for reviewUndertake a public consultation to amend Implement a secure and shared accessthe Rules of the Tribunal (Canada Agriculturalto electronic documents for all partiesReview Tribunal) during hearings22'