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Education Relations Commission

Ministry
Education
URL
www.olrb.gov.on.ca/english/erc.htm
Address
2ND FLOOR, 505 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
TORONTO
M5G2P1
Phone
(416) 326-7500
Fax
(416) 326-7531
Background
School Boards Collective Bargaining Act, 2014 (opens a new window)
Function

The commission advises the Lieutenant Governor in Council when, in the opinion of the commission, the continuation of a strike or lock-out of school board employees will place in jeopardy the successful completion of courses of study by the affected pupils.

Membership

The Lieutenant Governor in Council appoints five members. One member is appointed as chair.

Term

Limitations on terms of appointments are in accordance with the Agencies & Appointments Directive.

Meetings
Meetings are held as needed. During hearings or a strike, meetings are held more frequently and as required.
Remuneration

Appointees to the Education Relations Commission are remunerated on a per diem basis as follows: Vice-Chair: $470; Member: $380.

Appointments & Vacancies

No. Position Member Term Location
1. Chair (Part-Time) BRIAN O'BYRNE
16-Nov-2023 - 15-Nov-2024
toronto
2. Vice-Chair (Part-Time) DAVID ROSS
24-Nov-2023 - 23-Nov-2025
mississauga
3. Member (Part-Time) JOHANNE CAVÉ
21-Nov-2022 - 20-Nov-2024
gatineau
4. Member (Part-Time) DAVID ROSS
29-Aug-2022 - 28-Aug-2025
mississauga
5. Member (Part-Time) JOHN LEWIS
24-Nov-2023 - 23-Nov-2025
oakville
6. Member (Part-Time)