Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. v. Browning et al.

1978 CanLII 2179 (ON SC)Decided Labour relations

Secondary Picketing Injunction: Labour Dispute Analysis

Summary

This is an interlocutory proceeding concerning an application to extend an interim injunction restraining secondary picketing at the plaintiff's plant. The court determined whether the activity constituted a 'labour dispute' under section 20 of the Judicature Act and assessed procedural requirements for the injunction.

Outcome

Interim injunction extended until trial; secondary picketing deemed not a labour dispute under section 20 of the Judicature Act.

Key Factors

  • secondary picketing
  • interim injunction
  • labour dispute
  • Judicature Act section 20
  • procedural requirements

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