17(1)Before the hearing, a party may amend the party’s claim, response, counterclaim, third party claim or third party response by filing with the clerk a copy that is marked “Amended”, in which any additions are underlined and any other changes are identified.

17(2)The amended document shall be served by the party making the amendment on all other parties, including any defendant in default.

17(3)The amended document shall be filed and served at least 14 days before the date scheduled for the hearing, unless the court, on application, allows a shorter period of time.

17(4)A party who is served with an amended document is not required to amend the party’s claim, response, counterclaim, third party claim or third party response, as the case may be.