The Greater Essex County District School Board appealed a Divisional Court decision upholding an Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) ruling.
The OLRB found that the school board's construction management activities fell within the definition of 'construction industry' under the Ontario Labour Relations Act, and that receiving compensation for these activities constituted operating a business.
The OLRB also found the school board and other property owners were 'unrelated persons' under the 'non-construction employer' definition.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding the OLRB's decision reasonable and its reasons sufficient.
