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Collective Bargaining Information Services
Collective bargaining support and filing services in Ontario
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides collective bargaining information and online filing services in Ontario. Supports conciliation requests, interest arbitration requests, grievance arbitration requests, and collective agreement filing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Unions
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collective bargaining and negotiation support
- Requesting conciliation assistance
- Requesting interest arbitration or grievance arbitration
- Filing collective agreements with the Minister
Documents Needed
- Completed online form
- Signed collective agreement or settlement document
- Proof of certification or voluntary recognition, for first agreements
- Written notice to bargain, when available
- Most recent collective agreement and signed signature page, for renewals
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Unions
- Employers
- Bargaining parties in Ontario
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Requests are reviewed and handled through the Ministry’s online dispute resolution system.
- For conciliation, a 5-day objection period may be waived when the request is made jointly.
- When a vote is directed, the Ontario Labour Relations Board arranges and conducts it.
- Filed collective agreements are published in the e-Library after submission.
Additional information
- Collective agreements filed with the Minister are published in the e-Library.
- Parties may redact confidential personal information before submitting an agreement.
- Online services also support grievance arbitration requests.
- Registered users can track application status and history online.
Documents and links
Contacts
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.
What is the Collective Bargaining Information Services?
Provides collective bargaining information and online filing services in Ontario. Supports conciliation requests, interest arbitration requests, grievance arbitration requests, and collective agreement filing.
Who is eligible for the Collective Bargaining Information Services program?
To be eligible for the Collective Bargaining Information Services program, you must:
Union and employer bargaining in Ontario
First or renewed collective agreement
Notice to bargain or prior bargaining
What expenses are eligible under Collective Bargaining Information Services?
Collective bargaining and negotiation support
Requesting conciliation assistance
Requesting interest arbitration or grievance arbitration
Filing collective agreements with the Minister
Who can I contact for more information about the Collective Bargaining Information Services?
You can contact Government of Ontario (ON) by email at cbis@ontario.ca.
Where is the Collective Bargaining Information Services available?
The Collective Bargaining Information Services program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Collective Bargaining Information Services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Collective Bargaining Information Services is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Collective Bargaining Information Services?
Collective Bargaining Information Services is funded by Government of Ontario (ON)