Service of notice of arbitration hearing after the expiration of time
33.04Notwithstanding that a notice of arbitration hearing under Part III is served after the expiration of time prescribed in subparagraph 29.5(2)(b)(ii) or 32.4(2)(b)(ii),
(a)
the parties shall appoint an arbitrator, and
(b)
the arbitrator shall conduct an arbitration hearing if, in the opinion of the arbitrator,
(i)
there are reasonable grounds for the failure to serve the notice of arbitration hearing within the prescribed time, and
(ii)
the party upon whom the notice of arbitration hearing is served is not substantially prejudiced.