Can an applicant give evidence at a confirmation hearing?

In MacLean v. Gerhardt, [2000] N.W.T.J. No. 55, 2000 NWTSC 49, Vertes J. allowed an applicant to give evidence at a confirmation hearing. In discussing the procedure set out under s. 19 of the Act, Vertes J. noted: It is meant to be an ex parte hearing where the respondent may raise any matter that could have been raised in the ex parte hearing held at the behest of the applicant in Prince Edward Island. The applicant in this case, however, has now returned to live in this jurisdiction. He was present in court when this matter was called. I allowed him to present evidence and make submissions (after the respondent had done the same). In this manner I was able to hear from both sides. ...