Canada Labour Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. L-2)

Act current to 2012-05-02 and last amended on 2010-01-01. Previous Versions

Marginal note:Options of Minister

  • 72. (1) The Minister shall, not later than fifteen days after receiving a notice in writing under section 71,

    • (a) appoint a conciliation officer;

    • (b) appoint a conciliation commissioner;

    • (c) establish a conciliation board in accordance with section 82; or

    • (d) notify the parties, in writing, of the Minister’s intention not to appoint a conciliation officer or conciliation commissioner or establish a conciliation board.

  • Marginal note:Idem

    (2) Where the Minister has not received a notice under section 71 but considers it advisable to take any action set out in paragraph (1)(a), (b) or (c) for the purpose of assisting the parties in entering into or revising a collective agreement, the Minister may take such action.

  • Marginal note:Limitation

    (3) The Minister may only take one action referred to in this section with respect to any particular dispute involving a bargaining unit.

  • R.S., 1985, c. L-2, s. 72;
  • 1998, c. 26, s. 31;
  • 1999, c. 31, s. 155(E).