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

Marginal note:Notice of dispute

• 71 (1) Where a notice to commence collective bargaining has been given under this Part, either party may inform the Minister, by sending a notice of dispute, of their failure to enter into, renew or revise a collective agreement where

  • (a) collective bargaining has not commenced within the time fixed by this Part; or

  • (b) the parties have bargained collectively for the purpose of entering into or revising a collective agreement but have been unable to reach agreement.

• Marginal note:Copy to other party

  (2) The party who sends a notice of dispute under subsection (1) must immediately send a copy of it to the other party.