176.19. Section 76, the first paragraph of section 80, sections 81 to 89, 91 to 93, 93.5 and 93.7 of the Labour Code (chapter C-27) and sections 176.20 to 176.21 of this Act apply to the arbitration.
Notwithstanding section 81 of that Code, the arbitrator shall hear the dispute within 210 days following the date of the notice given by the Minister pursuant to section 176.18. If the Minister considers that exceptional circumstances so warrant, the Minister may, at the request of the arbitrator, grant an extension for such time as is determined by the Minister.
The arbitrator must render an award within the earlier of 60 days after the last arbitration sitting and 60 days after the lapse of the period specified in the second paragraph. If the Minister considers that exceptional circumstances so warrant, the Minister may, at the request of the arbitrator, extend the period within which the award must be rendered for such time as is determined by the Minister.
No award shall take effect until the filing at the office of the labour commissioner general of a copy of the award. Such filing has retroactive effect to the date provided in the award for its coming into force or, failing such date, to the date it bears.
2000, c. 27, s. 3; 2000, c. 56, s. 177; 2001, c. 26, s. 151; 2001, c. 68, s. 75.