Trade unions and employers can apply to the Ministry of Labour for neutral third-party assistance through conciliation and arbitration.
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.
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Form number: 2019E
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.
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Form number: 2020E
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.
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Form number: 2022E
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.
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Form number: 2021E
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.
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Form number: 2023E
Individuals who wish to apply to have their name added to the Minister of Labour’s list of approved grievance arbitrators must apply.
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Form number: 2024E
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.
To access forms that are submitted to the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), visit the OLRB website.
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