Subuncuo v. Canada ( Minister of Employment and Immigration )
92-T-1555
Reed J.
4/12/92
2 pp.
Application to extend time to file and serve written submissions in response to application for leave pursuant to s. 82.1 to commence s. 18.1 proceeding -- Delay by adjudicator in forwarding transcript of hearing not justifiable -- In requesting extension, respondent essentially using own conduct as ground for delay -- No good reasons why tapes could not be used to avoid delay arising as result of waiting for preparation of transcript -- Continually arising delays becoming endemic to system intended to operate quickly -- Had applicant requested copy of tape and not been provided with one, extension would have been refused and application decided on basis of material on file -- Since applicant requested transcript, not tape, and respondent seeking extension, application granted -- Immigration Act, R.S.C., c. I-2, s. 82.1 (as enacted by R.S.C., 1985 (4th Supp.), c. 28, s. 19; S.C. 1990, c. 8, s. 53) -- Federal Court Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. F-7, s. 18.1 (as enacted by S.C. 1990, c. 8, s. 5).