The appellant contractor sought judicial review of an Ontario Labour Relations Board decision upholding a union grievance.
The appellant alleged a breach of natural justice because a draft decision dismissing the grievance was changed to uphold it after a full board meeting.
The Supreme Court of Canada dismissed the appeal, holding that institutional consultation does not breach natural justice provided it is limited to questions of policy and law, and the adjudicators remain free to decide.
The Court found no evidence that factual matters were improperly discussed at the full board meeting, and the change in the decision concerned a matter of law and policy regarding the abandonment of bargaining rights.
