Collective Bargaining Information Services

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Collective Bargaining Information Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Collective Bargaining Information Services is a Expert Advice

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Collective Bargaining Information Services?

Collective Bargaining Information Services is funded by Government of Ontario

Q: Who is eligible for the Collective Bargaining Information Services program?

Eligibility criteria are not specified.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Collective Bargaining Information Services?

You can contact Government of Ontario.

Q: Where is the Collective Bargaining Information Services available?

The Collective Bargaining Information Services program is available the province of Ontario.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Collective bargaining resources in Ontario

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Construction
Health care and social assistance
Public administration

Funds Providers

Government of Ontario

Program status

Open

Overview

Information for employers involved in collective bargaining processes with employee unions, including trends, recent settlements, wage developments, work stoppages and more.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 60,000

Develop a mediation training program for union and management representatives to prevent work stoppages

$ 30,000

Creating a digital platform for cooperative decision-making for a non-financial cooperative

$ 80,000

Create an online platform for transparent communication about wage negotiations and work stoppages

$ 90,000

Implement advanced HR software to streamline collective bargaining processes in the organization

$ 68,000

Establish a data analytics team to monitor wage developments and support bargaining decisions

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for this grant include: 1. The parties must be regulated under the Labour Relations Act, 1995. 2. The employer and the union must have an expired collective agreement or be negotiating a first collective agreement. 3. The union and employer must be in a sector that has the ability to strike or lock-out. 4. A conciliation officer appointed by the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development must have been met. 5. The union must hold a strike vote and the majority of the votes must be in favor of going on strike. 6. The employer may request a last-offer vote from the Minister of Labour. 7. After reaching a tentative collective agreement, it must be ratified by the bargaining unit employees. 8. Collective agreements must be filed with the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development in Microsoft Word or PDF format. These criteria are essential for parties seeking to engage in the collective bargaining process and related activities in Ontario.

Who is eligible?

Unions and employers involved in the process of negotiating collective agreements in Ontario can apply for the appointment of a conciliation officer under the Labour Relations Act. This involves both parties being active in collective bargaining, which can include meetings and negotiations either for the first collective agreement or the renewal of an existing agreement.

Eligible expenses

The grant related to the collective bargaining process in Ontario involves activities surrounding the negotiation and establishment of collective agreements between unions and employers. The eligible projects focus on ensuring a smooth and legally compliant bargaining process, including assistance from conciliation officers and the handling of negotiation impasses.

Initiating the negotiation process by providing notice to bargain for new or existing collective agreements.
Requesting the appointment of a conciliation officer for assistance in reaching a collective agreement.
Filing copies of newly reached collective agreements with the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Participating in conciliation meetings to resolve differences with the help of a conciliation officer.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant applies specifically to entities operating under the jurisdiction governed by Ontario's collective bargaining laws. Hence, eligible geographical areas are limited to Ontario, Canada.

Organizations functioning within Ontario, Canada.

Selection criteria

Evaluation and Selection Criteria for the grant: - Compliance with collective bargaining laws and regulations in Ontario - Ability to demonstrate good faith bargaining between the union and employer - Participation in conciliation process if required - Ratification of collective agreement by bargaining unit employees - Submission of the collective agreement to the Minister of Labour in the required format - Adherence to strike and lock-out regulations as outlined in the Labour Relations Act - Ability to engage in interest arbitration if necessary - Process for requesting a last-offer vote if applicable - Completion of all required steps in the collective bargaining process These criteria are essential for ensuring a fair and lawful collective bargaining process in accordance with Ontario's regulations.

How to apply

Notice to Bargain

Union or employer provides written notice to the other party to begin negotiations for a collective agreement.
Ensure compliance with timing requirements as stipulated in any existing agreements or the LRA.

Request Appointment of a Conciliation Officer

Prepare and submit a request to the Minister of Labour for the appointment of a conciliation officer.
If bargaining the first collective agreement, include a copy of the OLRB certification or voluntary recognition agreement.
If renewing an existing agreement, attach the most recent agreement and signed signature page.
Send the request via email to the designated address with the necessary documentation attached.

File New Collective Agreement

Once a new collective agreement is reached, file it with the Minister of Labour in the required format.
Submit through the online submission page designated by the ministry.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for applicants involved in the collective bargaining process in Ontario:

The requirement for a no-board notice or a conciliation board's report to legally strike or lock-out.
A "Request for interest arbitration appointment" must be emailed, as mail or fax requests are not currently accepted.
Collective agreements must be submitted in a digital format (Microsoft Word or PDF) to be filed with the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
A "last-offer vote" can only be requested once per round of collective bargaining and cannot be done by email if attachments exceed 10 MB.
Information and data related to collective agreements are accessible through the Collective Agreements e-Library website and Collective Bargaining Ontario.
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) plays a significant role in overseeing votes and certain disputes, highlighting their function in Ontario's labor relations system.

Documents and links

Collective Bargaining Information Services

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Collective Bargaining Information Services Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Collective Bargaining Information Services. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.