(1) If a matter is referred under section 17(1) of the Act, the designated judicial officer shall cause notice of the reference to be given to the parties to the proceeding.
(2) The notice shall—
(a) be in Form 5; and
(b) specify a date by which the parties to the proceeding may make written submissions.
(3) The date specified in the notice shall be not less than 21 days after the date of the notice.
(4) The time specified in the notice may be extended by the designated judicial officer who caused the notice to be given.