What is the test for granting an application for an extension of time?

The applicant maintained that Chin v. Canada, cited by the prothonotary, should be distinguished in this regard. In Chin, [1993] F.C.J. No. 1033, para. 8, Reed J. dismissed an application for an extension of time as follows: On what grounds then do I grant an extension of time. I have already indicated that, in general, I am not receptive to requests which are based solely on the work load counsel has undertaken. When an application for an extension of time comes before me, I look for some reason for the delay which is beyond the control of counsel or the applicant, for example, illness or some other unexpected or unanticipated event.