17. Discontinuance by an applicant who resides in another Canadian province or territory or in a designated jurisdiction within the meaning of section 18 of the Divorce Act (R.S.C. 1985, c. 3 (2nd Suppl.)) is made by means of the form attached in the schedule and the documents that must be produced with it.
Discontinuance terminates the proceeding as soon as the Minister of Justice files the form with the office of the Superior Court. The discontinuance is notified to the other parties by the court clerk.
Discontinuance restores matters to their former state.