Notice of information and opportunities to present evidence
34.—(1)  All interested parties in a countervailing or anti-dumping duty investigation or review shall be given notice of the information required by the Minister and opportunities to present all evidence they consider relevant.
(2)  The Minister shall, whenever practicable, provide timely opportunities for all interested parties to see information submitted that is not confidential and which is relevant to the presentation of their case.
(3)  Throughout a countervailing or anti-dumping investigation or review, all interested parties shall have a full opportunity for the defence of their interests.
(4)  The Minister shall, on request, provide timely opportunities for all interested parties to meet those parties with adverse interests, so that opposing views may be presented and rebuttal arguments offered.
(5)  Provision of such opportunities shall take account of the need to preserve confidentiality and of the convenience to the parties.
(6)  There shall be no obligation on any party to attend a meeting, and failure to do so shall not be prejudicial to that party’s case.
(7)  Interested parties shall also have the right, on justification, to present other information orally which shall be reproduced in writing.
(8)  The Minister shall, before a final determination is made in an investigation or review, inform all interested parties of the essential facts under consideration which form the basis for the decision.