The government is subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act with respect to the provision of agreements containing personal data such as employee names. This information is blacked out before the agreement is made available for research. As set out in section 71 of the Canada Labour Act, either party may notify a dispute to the Minister of Labour as soon as the parties have bargained collectively and have found themselves at an impasse or have failed to enter into negotiations within the time limit set out in section 50 of the Code. Once a dispute resolution has been served, the Minister has the option of appointing a conciliation delegate or a conciliation delegate, establishing a conciliation body or not providing assistance. Under normal circumstances, a conciliation officer who is a staff member of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is appointed no later than 15 days after receipt of notification of the dispute, which has been submitted in full compliance in accordance with section 6 of Canada`s Industrial Relations Regulations. . . .