ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 23 for further information on the Tribunal’s decision-making process. The Guide primarily provides self-represented individuals with all the information they need to prepare their case. The Guide is currently structured into six major parts, namely: the Tribunal’s role, how to get help, how to determine whether a case is admissible, how to file a request for review, how to present one’s case, and what happens when the Tribunal renders a decision. Although this Guide contains a wealth of relevant information, it will be subject to a review in the next fiscal year with the aim of making it even more accessible to its primary users. Implementation of a Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Tribunal Members A Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (Code) for the Tribunal’s members will be put in place during this fiscal year. The Code is part of the wave of modernization at the Tribunal. It is therefore essential for the Tribunal to have a solid founda- tion to face its next challenges by establishing rules to ensure its smooth operation. The following categories will form an integral part of the Code: competence, impartiality, integrity, loyalty and respect. The purpose of the Code is to maintain and strengthen confidence in the Tribunal’s impartiality and integrity. Education,Training and Awareness For several years now, the Tribunal has given a great deal of importance to the role and work of students. I intend to pursue this commitment, and this year the Tribunal welcomed a co-op student from the University of Ottawa. Students bring energy and added value to the Tribunal with their enthusiasm and innovative spirit. Students benefit from hands-on work experience in the context of an administrative tribunal. The co-operative education program allows students to apply the concepts learned in the classroom through paid on-the-job internships, and the Tribunal is pleased to contribute to their professional development. The following is the testimony of the co-op student who joined the Tribunal this year: [TRANSLATION] “My co-op internship with the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal has been most rewarding in terms of developing legal and professional skills. This internship allowed me to gain hands-on experience in administrative law and to familiarize myself with the jurisdiction of the various tribunals. During the summer of 2018, I was fortunate to receive varied mandates such as drafting memoranda, attending hearings and providing support to the Tribunal’s registry. In addition, this internship allowed me to improve my research and writing skills. Needless to say, this experience is one of the most stimulating and is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience.” Émie Dubuc, University of Ottawa Law student – Summer 2018