77.06 for the appointment of a judge to hear all motions or steps in a proceeding shall be made in writing to the Regional Senior Judge, or designate. A judge normally will not be assigned under rules 37.15 or 77.06 unless there is a likelihood of a significant number of motions or other steps in the proceeding that are within the exclusive jurisdiction of a judge. III. Mandatory Mediation [34] All actions commenced in Toronto Region are subject to mandatory mediation under rule 24.1 except those actions excluded in rules 24.1.04(2) and (2.1). [35] A mediation session must take place within 180 days after the first defence has been filed, unless a consent under rule 24.1.09(3) has been filed or the court orders otherwise. [36] Court staff will not accept for filing a trial record (ordinary action) or a notice of readiness for pre-trial conference (Simplified Procedure action) unless the party setting the action down for trial files a Certificate (Word) indicating proof that: (i) form 24.1A (notice of name of mediator and date of session) has been filed with the mediation co-ordinator; (ii) the report by mediator (indicating that the mediation has been concluded) has been filed with the mediation co-ordinator; (iii) an order has been obtained from a judge or case management master exempting the action from mediation; or, (iv) an order has been obtained from a judge or case management master extending the deadline for mediation until after the action is set down for trial. These requirements