Rule 29.1 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure was introduced in January 2010 and requires the preparation of a discovery plan. Section 29.1.03(3) states that the plan shall include:

1. the intended scope of documentary discovery under rule 30.02, taking into account relevance, costs and the importance and complexity of the issues in the particular action;
2. dates for the service of each party's affidavit of documents (Form 30A or 30B) under rule 30.03;
3. information respecting the timing, costs and manner of the production of documents by the parties and any other persons;
4. the names of persons intended to be produced for oral examination for discovery under Rule 31 and information respecting the timing and length of the examinations; and
5. any other information intended to result in the expeditious and cost-effective completion of the discovery process in a manner that is proportionate to the importance and complexity of the action.