The Research Ethics Board (REB) Office, a unit within the Office of the Vice-Principal (Research&Innovation), promotes the highest ethical standards of research involving humans with the primary goal of protecting the rights and welfare of the individuals who are participants in research. Â The REB Office administers the review process for REBs-1,2,3,4; provides guidance to researchers in the preparation of submissions; develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable provincial, national and international requirements; educates and advises researchers on research ethics issues and the review process.