Review proposed changes to the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy
Community members are invited to review proposed changes and provide feedback.
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has completed phase one of the Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy (DHPP) Review. Feedback collected through an online survey, tabling sessions and feedback sessions generated a diverse range of ideas and suggestions to enhance the existing policy.
Thank you to all who participated and demonstrated your commitment to fostering a university environment where all community members can learn, work, live and thrive with dignity and respect.
The university has now entered phase two of the review process, led by Human Rights Services in the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI).
Review proposed changes to the policy
We invite all community members to review the (google doc) summary of proposed changes (external link) to the policy.
The project team will conduct feedback sessions with students, student unions and groups, as well as faculty, contract lecturer and staff unions to gain their input.
Provide feedback at our tabling sessions
All community members are invited to drop in to our tabling sessions in the SLC.
What’s next
Feedback collected during phase two will inform the final draft of the policy. The final version will then be presented to the Board of Governors for approval. The review is expected to continue into the spring of 2025.
Learn more about Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy Review.
If you have any questions
If you would like to provide feedback, or if you have any questions about the consultations process, please email dhppreview@torontomu.ca.
Resources are available
Human Rights Services offers human rights expertise to students, faculty and staff by providing proactive advice and consultation on human rights issues and delivering human rights-focused education and training across the university.
For those who experience or witness discrimination or harassment at the university, Human Rights Services receives reports and provides confidential complaint resolution services rooted in trauma-informed approaches and procedural fairness. Human Rights Services can also refer students, faculty and staff to well-being resources to support them as necessary.
TMU community members who would like to report an incident of discrimination and harassment or learn about the options available to them can contact Human Rights Services at humanrights@torontomu.ca or 416-979-5349. Learn more about Human Rights Services.
Additional resources
- Students can access well-being services and support, including individual counselling support and/or individual peer support hosted by Student Wellbeing.
- Students can access Good2Talk (external link) , a free, confidential mental health support service for all post-secondary students in Ontario, available 24/7/365. Access support by calling 1-866-925-5454 or by texting “GOOD2TALKON” to 686868.
- Student Care offers support to students navigating a variety of complex factors while they study, including financial, academic, physical and mental health challenges. Students are encouraged to connect with them at studentcare@torontomu.ca.
- Faculty and staff members can access the Employee and Family Assistance Program for counselling and other supports, including culturally specific individual counselling.
