Porter is a committed advocate in the courts and before administrative adjudicators. He has appeared on behalf of numerous clients before labour arbitrators, the OLRB, and other tribunals. He has appeared before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Divisional Court and the Court of Appeal, as well as Federal Courts.
Porter maintains a diverse practice which includes major clients in the heavy industry, education, municipal and arts sectors, but he has particular experience in healthcare labour relations. He has the privilege of regularly advising numerous hospitals in all aspects of their relationships with their union partners, and he can most frequently be found representing those hospitals in arbitration. His clients value his deep understanding of the unique labour relations environment in the sector – he knows the collective agreements, the Unions and their counsel.
Porter recognizes the value that clients place on efficiency and practicality in resolving labour disputes. They can count on him to find a practical solution to a dispute if there is one – and they can count on him to deliver for them when the best path forward is through litigation.
