The University addresses allegations of wrongdoing or misconduct through a number of policies and mechanisms, including the Policy on the Disclosure of Wrongdoing (“Policy”). Please note that the Policy does not apply to matters involving allegations of wrongdoing that are subject to treatment under another University policy or regulation. In effect, matters related to the conduct of research, allegations of harassment and discrimination, sexual violence, academic integrity, to name a few, should be reported under existing university policies or regulations.
Please consult the Secretariat webpage on University Policies and Regulations for a complete list of McGill's policies and regulations.
"Wrongdoing" means any act committed or about to be committed at the University by a Member of the University Community in the exercise of their functions, or by any person, partnership, group or other entity in the context of drafting or carrying out of a contract, including the awarding of financial assistance, entered into or about to be entered into with the University, and that constitutes:
(1) a contravention of a Québec law, of a federal law applicable in Québec or of a regulation made under such a law;
(2) a serious breach of standards of ethics and professional conduct;
(3) a misuse of funds or property of the University, including the funds or property it manages or holds for others;
(4) gross mismanagement within the University including an abuse of authority;
(5) any act or omission that seriously compromises or may seriously compromise a person’s health or safety or the environment; or
(6) directing or counselling a person to commit a Wrongdoing described in any of paragraphs 1 to 5.
Please note that the Policy does not apply to matters involving allegations of wrongdoing that are subject to treatment under another University policy or regulation. In effect, matters related to the conduct of research, allegations of harassment and discrimination, sexual violence, academic integrity, to name a few, should be reported under existing university policies or regulations.
Please consult the Secretariat webpage on University Policies and Regulations for a complete list of McGill's policies and regulations.
Any Member of the University Community who, in Good Faith, believes that a Wrongdoing (as defined in the Policy) has occurred or is about to occur at the University can make a Disclosure under this Policy.
This includes any person who was a Member of the University Community during the 24 months prior to making a Disclosure.
The Disclosure may be in writing or by telephone and must provide the following: information concerning the specific activity alleged to be a Wrongdoing, dates on which the activity occurred (if known), the person(s) alleged to be involved, and any other information that would be useful for the investigation of the allegation(s). Please refer to the Disclosure form linked above for more information.
Upon receipt of the Disclosure, the Designated Officer will examine the Disclosure to determine the nature of the alleged Wrongdoing and its admissibility under the Policy. If the Disclosure is admissible, the Designated Officer will assign an Investigator and refer the matter for an investigation. Please refer to Sections 5 and 6 of the Policy for further details.