27(1)If the party who commenced the arbitration does not submit a statement within the period of time specified under subsection 25(1), the arbitral tribunal may, unless the party offers a satisfactory explanation, make an award dismissing the claim.

27(2)If a party other than the one who commenced the arbitration does not submit a statement within the period of time specified under subsection 25(1), the arbitral tribunal may, unless the party offers a satisfactory explanation, continue the arbitration, but shall not treat the failure to submit a statement as an admission of another party’s allegations.

27(3)If a party fails to appear at a hearing or to produce documentary evidence, the arbitral tribunal may, unless the party offers a satisfactory explanation, continue the arbitration and make an award on the evidence before it.

27(4)In the case of delay by the party who commenced the arbitration, the arbitral tribunal may make an award dismissing the claim or give directions for the speedy determination of the arbitration and may impose conditions on its decision.

27(5)If the arbitration was commenced jointly by all the parties, subsections (2) and (3) apply, with the necessary modifications, but subsections (1) and (4) do not.