Performance standards for processing applications

For applications filed on or after April 1, 2009

The Board's processes ensure that parties are given the opportunity to fully and fairly present their case. At the same time, subject to the overriding concern for fairness, the Board is committed to processing applications in an efficient and timely manner. A listing of timelines for processing various applications has been provided below. This listing describes typical application types filed with the Board and whether they result in oral or written hearings.

The Board is committed to follow these timelines but it should be noted that they are based upon the full scope of procedural events associated with each application type taking place in a predictable manner. This includes the evidentiary requirements of the applicant and the intervenors. The timely filings of the applicant and intervenors are important requirements if the Board is to achieve greater efficiency in processing applications.

Total period elapsed to board decision (calendar days) for application types

Total period elapsed to board decision (calendar days) for mergers, acquisitions, amalgamations and divestitures