What is the standard of review on appeal of a discretionary decision of a prothonotary?

Canada (Federal), Canada

The following excerpt is from Ab Hassle v. Canada (Minister of National Health and Welfare), 2000 CanLII 15409 (FC):

Both parties agree that the standard of review on appeal of a discretionary decision of a prothonotary is that established in Canada v. Aqua-Jem Investments Ltd.1 that is:

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