Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations, 2012

47 (1) If a party fails to comply with a rule of procedure under these Regulations, after being allowed an opportunity for compliance by the Board, it may

• (a) summarily refuse to hear or dismiss the application, if the non-complying party is the applicant; or

• (b) decide the application without further notice, if the non-complying party is the respondent.

(2) If a party does not attend a pre-hearing proceeding or a hearing after having been given notice, the Board may decide the matter in the party’s absence.