A scheduled replay of a past program, with the ability to submit questions.
Collective Bargaining Essentials
Program Chair
Jodi Martin
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
Are You Ready for Today’s Challenges in Collective Bargaining?
Navigate today’s toughest collective bargaining challenges with confidence. Hear from leading labour law experts as they explore the latest legal developments, negotiation strategies, AI’s growing impact, and emerging issues shaping collective bargaining across Canada.
Gain valuable insights from both management and union perspectives to better navigate negotiations, address workplace challenges, and stay ahead of evolving labour relations trends.
Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Understanding the Legal Landscape
Gain a clear overview of the current legal framework governing collective bargaining in Ontario and across Canada, including key statutory provisions and regulatory trends.
At the Bargaining Table: Rights, Strategies, and Legal Duties
Explore the legal responsibilities of parties during negotiations, along with strategic considerations for effective and compliant bargaining practices.
Pushing the Boundaries: Hard Bargaining, Good Faith Obligations and Unfair Labour Practices
Delve into the legal distinction between tough negotiation tactics and unlawful bad faith bargaining, with practical examples and guidance.
Artificial Intelligence at the Bargaining Table: Negotiating the Future of Work
Recent Case Law and Legislative Updates
Stay informed with a concise review of recent decisions and changes in legislation that impact collective
Resolving Bargaining Impasses: Practical Tips and Tools for Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Resolution
Beyond wages: Emerging Bargaining Issues from Mental Health to Workplace Technology
PLUS! Registration includes 120 days access to the recoded program archive.
Who Should Attend
VP’s, Directors and Managers of Human Resources in Unionized Settings
VP’s, Directors and Managers of Labour Relations
Union Presidents, Officials, Business Agents, Stewards and Committee Members
In-House Counsel
Labour and Employment Lawyers in Private Practice
Labour Relations Consultants
Mediators, Arbitrators and Conciliators
Government Representatives responsible for Labour Relations
Faculty
Program Chair
Jodi Martin
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
Instructors
Matthew Badrov
Littler LLP
Colleen Bauman
Goldblatt Partners LLP
Carla Black
Rae Christen Jeffries LLP
Jennifer Duff
Shields Hunt Duff Strachan
Donna D’Andrea
Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
Donald K. Eady
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
Sundeep A. Gokhale
Sherrard Kuzz LLP
Michele Hamilton
General Counsel, Ontario Principals’ Council
Nini Jones
Jones Pearce LLP
Mathias Link
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Toronto
Sonia Regenbogen
Mathews Dinsdale & Clark LLP
Joel Schwartz
Legal Counsel, Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Lisa Stam
SpringLaw
Robin Conliffe
HR Business Partner, TFI International
“The resident expert speakers were incredibly knowledgeable, and the key points were incredibly valuable.”
Agenda
Jodi Martin, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
This foundational session explains the key legal frameworks that shape collective bargaining in both provincial and federal jurisdictions, including the Labour Relations Act (Ontario), the Canada Labour Code, and the constitutional right to bargain collectively.
Mathias Link, Fasken Martineau DuMoullin LLP
Explore what’s legally required—and what’s strategically effective— when bargaining a collective agreement. Learn how to navigate the duty to bargain in good faith, manage the disclosure of information, and deal with impasses. We’ll also discuss how to handle the tricky “in-between” period after a collective agreement has expired
What distinguishes assertive bargaining from unlawful conduct? This deep-dive session explores how tribunals and courts interpret the duty to bargain in good faith—and where negotiators can unintentionally cross the line.
The legal duty to bargain in good faith.
Differentiating between tough negotiating tactics and unlawful bad faith bargaining.
Recent case law and tribunal decisions that clarify where the line is drawn.
Practical tips to stay assertive without breaching legal obligations.
Matthew Badrov, Littler Mendelson PC
Michele Hamilton, General Counsel, Ontario Principals’ Council
Lunch Break (12:00 p.m. ET)
In this session, attendees will explore the growing role of artificial intelligence in the workplace and its implications for collective bargaining.
Joel Schwartz, Legal Counsel, Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Lisa Stam, SpringLaw
Nini Jones, Jones Pearce LLP
Carla Black, Rae Christen Jeffries LLP
Refreshment Break (2:15 p.m. ET)
Stay current with the latest legal decisions and legislative changes affecting collective bargaining. This session provides practical takeaways and highlights how new developments are shaping the bargaining process.
Sundeep Gokhale, Sherrard Kuzz LLP
In this session, attendees will learn practical strategies for resolving bargaining impasses through negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution. Participants will gain tools to improve communication, overcome deadlocks, and reach sustainable agreements in the Canadian collective bargaining context.
Jennifer Duff, Shields Hunt Duff Strachan
Our last session of the day is an engaging roundtable discussion exploring the future of collective bargaining in Canada and gives delegates the opportunity to ask their questions, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights.
Panellist
Donald Eady, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP Donna D’Andrea, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP
Moderator
Jodi Martin, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
Jodi Martin, Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP
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Time
Jan 13, 2027 9:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m (ET)
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