Federal Courts Rules

Marginal note:Review to be in writing

• 382.1 (1) Unless the Court directs otherwise, a status review of a proceeding commenced in the Federal Court shall be conducted on the basis of the written representations of the parties.

• Marginal note:Review by the Court

  (2) A judge or prothonotary shall conduct a status review and may

  • (a) if he or she is not satisfied that the proceeding should continue, dismiss the proceeding; or

  • (b) if he or she is satisfied that the proceeding should continue, order that it continue as a specially managed proceeding and may make an order under rule 385.