1. The following definitions apply in these Regulations.

“affidavit”

“affidavit” means a written statement confirmed by oath or a solemn declaration. (affidavit)

“application”

“application” includes any application, complaint, question or dispute as defined in section 3 of the Code made or referred to the Board in writing under the Code. (demande)

“Code”

“Code” means the Canada Labour Code. (Code)

“complaint”

“complaint” includes any complaint filed in writing with the Board under subsection 97(1), 110(3) or 133(1) of the Code. (plainte)

“day”

“day” means a calendar day. (jour)

“intervenor”

“intervenor” means a person whose request to intervene made under section 12.1 has been granted. (intervenant)

“party”

“party” means any applicant, respondent and intervenor. (partie)

“person”

“person” includes an employer, an employers’ organization, a trade union, a council of trade unions, an employee or a group of employees. (personne)

“Registrar”

“Registrar” means a member of the staff of the Board to whom the Board formally delegates in writing the exercise of any power, duty or function that the Board may delegate under the Code. (greffier)

“reply”

“reply” means the document by which the applicant replies in writing to a response and that is the final step in the application process. (réplique)

“response”

“response” means the document by which a respondent responds in writing to an application. (réponse)

“Returning Officer”

“Returning Officer” means an individual appointed by the Board to conduct a representation vote. (directeur du scrutin)