Matters of procedure respecting the conduct of MFDA hearings are set out in the MFDA Rules of Procedure. The Rules of Procedure are intended to assist parties to proceedings and panels.

The Rules of Procedure are presented in two formats. The Table of Contents below lists the full Rules of Procedure in English in an online linked format. In addition, for ease of searching and printing please consult the English and French language PDF formats of the Rules of Procedure by clicking the English or Francais buttons below.

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Table of Contents

PART A: GENERAL MATTERS

• Rule 1: Interpretation and Application
• Rule 2: Time
• Rule 3: Appearance and Representation
• Rule 4: Service and Filing
• Rule 5: Electronic Hearings
• Rule 6: Motions

PART B: DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS

• Rule 7: Commencement of Proceedings
• Rule 8: Reply to Notice of Hearing
• Rule 9: Pre-Hearing Conferences
• Rule 10: Disclosure of Documents
• Rule 11: Witness Lists and Statements
• Rule 12: Expert Witness
• Rule 13: Conduct of Disciplinary Hearings
• Rule 14: Settlement Agreements
• Rule 15: Settlement Hearings

PART C: APPEALS

• Rule 16: Commencement of an Appeal
• Rule 17: Appeal Materials

PART D: MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION HEARINGS

• Rule 18: Commencement of a Membership Application Hearing
• Rule 19: Response
• Rule 20: Disclosure of Documents
• Rule 21: Witness Lists and Statements
• Rule 22: Expert Witness
• Rule 23: Conduct of Membership Application Hearings