Novak v. CIBC World Markets Inc.

Decided: 2026-09-11. Docket: COA-25-OM-0315; M57534. Citation: 2026 ONCA 648 (CanLII). Procedure — Appeals — Extension of time — Panel review motion under Courts of Justice Act, s. 7(5) and Rules of Civil Procedure, r. 61.16(6) — Whether one-day late filing should be extended — Notice of motion filing deadline applied — Time to seek panel review addressed — Motion granted | Procedure — Motions — Extension of time test — Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. v. Froese “justice of the case” factors — How bona fide intention, delay, prejudice, and merits apply — Merits as most important factor, potentially determinative — Lack of merit as sufficient basis to deny — Extension granted | Procedure — Abuse of process — Judicial economy — Whether potential revolving door panel review process supports gra