Before the hearing
- Request access early.
- Use your real full name.
- Confirm the date and time zone.
- Review any current Tribunal order.
- Ask counsel whether public commentary could affect strategy.
Public access
How to request a hearing link
Most Tribunal hearings are open to the public, unless access is restricted by an order. This hearing is currently listed as a videoconference.
Official sourceAlberta Human Rights Commission — Tribunal hearing information
The official requirements
Email the Tribunal Office early enough for staff to respond before the hearing. The request must contain all three items below.
- Your full name.
- Confirmation that you will not record or broadcast the proceeding.
- Confirmation that you will not interrupt or participate in the proceeding.
Subject: Request to attend Laurie Hodge v. All Fired Up Event Services
Hello Tribunal Office,
My full name is [YOUR FULL NAME]. I am requesting the electronic hearing link for Laurie Hodge v. All Fired Up Event Services for [DATE OR DATES].
I confirm that I will not record or broadcast the proceeding. I also confirm that I will not interrupt or participate in the proceeding.
Thank you,
[YOUR NAME]
Follow the official conditions. Recording, photography and broadcasting are prohibited. Any direction or order made by the hearing Chair controls.
Observer checklist
During the hearing
- Do not record, photograph or broadcast.
- Do not interrupt or participate.
- Keep witnesses who have not testified from receiving your notes.
- Attribute statements and avoid presenting disputed testimony as fact.
- Stop immediately if the Chair gives a direction affecting observers.
This page summarizes public materials and is not legal advice.