39. If, one month before the date fixed for the forwarding of the budgetary forecasts of Héma-Québec to the Minister, Héma-Québec and the designated body have not reached agreement, they must appoint a mediator to assist them in settling their dispute.
If, on the date fixed for the forwarding of the budgetary forecasts, the parties have not agreed on a mediator, or if they have not settled their dispute three months after that date, the Minister may require the parties to submit their dispute to arbitration.
The arbitration proceedings shall commence on the date of the Minister’s decision.