Individual academic units will provide early intervention initiatives to prevent potential unprofessional behaviours. Whenever appropriate, the principles of restorative justice will be used in determining the approach to resolving an allegation of conduct unsuitable for the profession.

Investigations of alleged conduct unsuitable for the profession will be conducted according to the procedures specific to each academic unit and determinations made based on a balance of probabilities. Information about procedures for investigations are made publicly available by each academic unit to their students. As part of the procedures, each unit will create a review panel that has member assignment determined each year or created as need arises. The manner of formation of the review panel, the number of members, and who is to be included on the review panel will be determined by each unit.

Meetings and interviews stipulated in unit procedures related to this regulation will be held in person, or at a distance using telephone or other interactive technologies if in-person meetings are not possible.

A student can attend classes or other educational activities while an investigation by their academic unit is carried out unless there are legitimate concerns for the health and safety of the student, other students in the class, clients in a practice setting, instructors, staff, other members of the University community or the general public. The academic unit may put reasonable restrictions on participation in certain elements of a course or other educational activity to ensure health and safety. Removal of a student from a class or educational activity should be the last resort.

Although a student may be granted permission by the unit Dean or delegate to continue in a program of studies for a period of time while an investigation is being carried out by the unit, it is possible that there may be consequences to the student's progress during this process. In those situations, the University will take these consequences into account, as appropriate and to the extent feasible, in cases where the student is not found guilty of the allegation. The consequences arising from an investigation and any negative decision rendered may include retroactive effects on grades, participation in courses or promotion within a program.

A student accused of a conduct unsuitable for the profession has the right to meet with the review panel accompanied by a registered student or a member of the faculty or staff of the University. The student may also request to be accompanied by a support person who is not a student, faculty or staff, at the discretion of the review panel. Such requests shall not be unreasonably denied. The name and contact information of support people shall be provided to the designated unit person prior to the student's meeting with the review panel. The use or presence of a support person is not an indication of guilt.

Where an allegation of conduct unsuitable for the profession relates to research and the Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research, as amended from time to time, the Framework applies. The procedures shall be applied in a manner consistent with the minimal requirements of the Framework.
  

6.13.4 Governing Unit Procedures for Resolution of Alleged Conduct Unsuitable for the Profession
If an allegation of conduct unsuitable for the profession has been made, the individuals involved will follow the Procedures for Resolution of Alleged Conduct Unsuitable for the Profession specific to their academic unit.

In all cases, it is the responsibility of the academic unit to ensure fairness and impartiality in the treatment of students.