6.13.2 Conduct Unsuitable for the Profession
In the following section, the plural also includes the singular.
Conduct unsuitable for the profession
can be a single event or an ongoing pattern of unprofessional conduct.
can occur in-person and/or through various communication media and/or social media platforms.
Conduct unsuitable for the profession includes but is not limited to, the following:
Failure to follow relevant University/Faculty/School guidelines on ethics or codes of conduct.
Failure to follow relevant professional principles, including governing or regulatory principles and/or codes of ethics.
Failure to follow relevant unit specific professional suitability policies.
Examples of conduct unsuitable for the profession are:
Evidence of such conduct which, if participated in by a practicing professional, would result in suspension or expulsion from the practice of the profession or other such disciplinary actions available to the governing body of the profession;
Failure by the student to identify, avoid or remove themselves from a real, perceived or potential conflict of interest relating to their professional judgement;
Dishonesty or untrustworthiness;
Falsification, forgery, fraud or misuse of any record or document, or through false statements or representations;
Harassment, or any threat, intimidation, or attempt to harm another person;
Behaviour which impedes the proper operation of placement/work-based settings;
Behaviour by the student that poses a risk to the health, safety or well-being of others;
Substance use that interferes with the student’s ability to function within a professional context;
A pattern of inconsistent, unreliable or inappropriate behaviour that negatively impacts others in a learning or study environment
  

6.13.3 General Information Regarding Procedures for Resolution of Alleged Conduct Unsuitable for the Profession
The procedures to address conduct unsuitable for the profession shall apply to all conduct relating to undergraduate studies, which occurred during a period when the student was enrolled in a professional program at the University.

All matters that are sexual in nature must be referred to the Sexual Harassment Office. If the Sexual Harassment Advisor believes, after consultation with relevant parties, that an allegation of conduct unsuitable for the profession based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression would be better handled under the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Policy and Procedures, the Sexual Harassment Advisor will so advise.

Notification of an allegation of conduct unsuitable for the profession will be forwarded by the academic unit of the student to the official University email address of the student and/or to the last known mailing address of the student as noted on the files at the Office of the Registrar. The University reserves the right to begin proceedings under these procedures where an allegation has been made against a student but where reasonable efforts to contact the student are unsuccessful. The non-participation of a student in proceedings under this regulation is not an indication of guilt.

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.