Forms: Labour Relations

Trade unions and employers can apply to the Ministry of Labour for neutral third-party assistance through conciliation and arbitration.

During the development of e-Requests, Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) revised and updated all forms for requests made to the Minister. Effective Oct, 1, 2019, please use the new versions of DRS forms. Parties are encouraged to access DRS forms on our website, rather than storing forms on desktops as they may be updated electronically from time to time.

Request for Appointment of Conciliation Officer

A trade union or employer can apply to the Ministry of Labour for assistance in reaching a collective agreement. Conciliation is the process that the parties must complete to be in a legal strike or lockout position, as outlined in the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Format: PDF

Form number: 2019E

Request for Appointment of Single Arbitrator under Section 49 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995

A party to a collective agreement can request the appointment of a single arbitrator through an expedited process, as outlined in Section 49 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Format: PDF

Form number: 2020E

Request for Appointment of Arbitrator/Chair/Nominee under Section 48 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995

A party to a collective agreement can request the appointment of a single arbitrator, chair or nominee, as outlined in section 48 of the Labour Relations Act, 1995.

Format: PDF

Form number: 2022E

Request for Appointment of a Single Arbitrator under Section 53.0.1 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997

A party to a collective agreement for the fire services can request the appointment of a single arbitrator through an expedited process, as outlined in Section 53.0.1 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.

Format: PDF

Form number: 2021E

Request for Appointment of Single Arbitrator under Section 53 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997

A party to a collective agreement for the fire services can request the appointment of a single arbitrator, as outlined in Section 53 of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.

Format: PDF

Form number: 2023E

Application for Approval as an Arbitrator

Individuals who wish to apply to have their name added to the Minister of Labour’s list of approved grievance arbitrators must apply.

Format: PDF

Form number: 2024E

Other Forms

For a copy of any of the following forms referenced in the General Regulation (O. Reg. 94/07) under the Labour Relations Act, 1995, please email webdrs@ontario.ca.

• Form 6: Decision of Arbitrator or Arbitration Board under Section 48 of Act
• Form 7: Declaration by Employer Bargaining Agency or Employers’ Organization
• Form 8: Declaration by Employee Bargaining Agency or Affiliated Bargaining Agent
• Form 9: Decision of Arbitration Board under Section 103 of Act

To access forms that are submitted to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), visit the OLRB website.

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