The Employer requested that the grievance hearing be held in Kingston, where the grievor, the Employer's witnesses, and the Employer's advisor reside and work.
The Union opposed the request, arguing that its hearings have historically been held in Toronto and that its representative and counsel reside there.
The Grievance Settlement Board determined that the balance of convenience favoured holding the hearing in Kingston, as a Toronto hearing would cause considerably more inconvenience and cost to the Employer than a Kingston hearing would cause the Union.
