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Trial Division – s. B.i.3(a) of Code – forged academic record – student knowingly forged or knowingly made use of two sets of forged documents: (1) a Simon Fraser University (“SFU”) transcript, and (2) various SFU course outlines  – finding of guilt - SFU transcript appears genuine - deterrence is a significant consideration – these offences typically result in recommendations of expulsion in all but exceptional cases - question for the Panel was whether there were mitigating factors sufficient to tip the scale in favour of a lesser sanction – : a five-year suspension; recommendation that the Student be expelled as per s. C.ii.(b)(i) of Code; removal of 5.00 transfer credits; permanent notation on academic record; and report to the Provost for a publication with the Student’s name withheld.

Trial Division – s. B.i.1(b) of Code  – unauthorized aid – academic dishonesty - the Student knowingly used or possessed an unauthorized aid in a final exam – No aids were allowed - Student found in possession of notes and formulae relevant to the subject matter of final exam – Student did not attend hearing - Rules 61 and 62 of Rules of Practice and Procedure – affidavit evidence - Policy on Official Correspondence with Students – reasonable notice of hearing - grade assignment of zero in the course – two-year suspension – notation on the Student’s transcript and academic record - report to Provost for publication of a notice of the decision and sanctions imposed, with the Student’s name withheld.