Case 2024 ONSC 6696 (November 30, 2024):

• Purolator sought and obtained an ex parte interim injunction to prevent secondary picketing at its Scarborough facility.
• The injunction was granted on the grounds that the picketing obstructed vehicles leaving the facility, leading to significant operational delays.
• Legal findings:
  • Secondary picketing, as conducted, did not qualify under the labour dispute provisions of Section 102 of the Courts of Justice Act.
  • Blocking exits constituted a nuisance and potential violation of the Criminal Code.

Case 2024 ONSC 6812 (December 6, 2024):

• After hearing arguments with notice to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), the injunction was upheld.
• The court found Purolator demonstrated a strong prima facie case of nuisance and irreparable harm due to prolonged delays impacting critical deliveries, including medical supplies.
• The court required Purolator to designate space for informational picketing on its premises to balance CUPW’s rights to protest.

Case 2024 ONSC 7037 (December 16, 2024):

• The court extended the injunction for an additional 30 days.
• CUPW’s requests to narrow the scope of the injunction and remove clauses on inducing breach of contract were rejected.
• The court emphasized that obstruction of third-party facilities is impermissible while informational picketing remains allowed.

Outcomes:

• Final Injunction: Secondary picketing obstructing Purolator’s operations was prohibited for at least 30 days from December 16, 2024.
• Permitted Actions: Informational picketing allowed in designated areas without obstructing operations.

No specific monetary awards were stated.