CAT Rules, Policies and Guides
On this page, you can access the CAT’s Rules of Practice, the CAT’s policies, and our helpful User guides.
CAT Rules, Policies and Guides
Rules of Practice
The CAT’s current Rules of Practice came into force on September 21, 2020.
These Rules apply to all cases filed on or after January 1, 2020.
User Guides
online system:
• Access the CAT’s Confidentiality User Guide here. [Word][PDF]
This guide provides an overview of what is and is not confidential when involved in a CAT case.
• Access the CAT’s Filing an Application Guide here. [Word] [PDF]
This guide provides instructions for filing a new application with the CAT.
• Access the Delivering CAT Notices Guide here. [Word] [PDF]
This guide provides instructions for downloading CAT Notices and delivering
them to the other Users.
• Access the Joining a CAT Case Guide here. [Word] [PDF]
This guide provides instructions for how Respondents and Intervenors can join
CAT cases online.
• Access the Governing Documents Disputes: Guide to Respondents and
Intervenors here. [Word] [PDF]
This guide provides information on identifying the Respondents and Intervenors
involved in a governing documents case.
• Access the Stage 1 – Negotiation User Guide here. [Word] [PDF]
User guide for using the CAT-ODR system in Stage 1 – Negotiation.
• Access the Stage 2 – Mediation User Guide here. [Word] [PDF]
User guide for using the CAT-ODR system in Stage 2 – Mediation.
• Access the Stage 3 – Tribunal Decision User Guide here. [Word] [PDF]
User guide for using the CAT-ODR system in Stage 3 – Tribunal Decision.
• Access the CAT’s Representatives Guide here. [Word] [PDF]
The CAT Representatives Guide provides an overview on how representatives
can file, join, and participate in cases.