Adoption of Amendments to Rule 22 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, New Intervenor Forms and Related Revisions to the Practice Direction on Cost Awards

On March 23, 2023, the OEB posted:

• Amendments to Rule 22 of the OEB’s Rules of Practice and Procedure
• Amendments to the Practice Direction on Cost Awards that are consequential to the amendments to Rule 22
• New web-based Intervenor and Frequent Intervenor forms that include updated information requirements
• An Intervention Process Guidance Document that describes the intervention process and provides guidance on completing the new Intervenor Form

These amendments and web-based forms, effective for applications filed on or after April 1, 2023, clarify the meaning of substantial interest and make provision for other improvements that will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the OEB’s adjudicative process.

This work completes Near-term Projects 1 and 2 identified in the OEB’s Action Plan for the Framework for Review of Intervenor Processes and Cost Awards