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Trial Division - s. B.i.1(d) and s. B.i.1(b) of Code – plagiarism and unauthorized aid – submitted test containing passages plagiarized from internet - portions of website unconsciously memorized from study notes and inadvertently reproduced in answers - hearing adjourned sine die - expert examination of memory abilities refused – expert opinion evidence – explanation not believable and no other explanation for reproduction of material – finding of guilt – no remorse because offence not admitted to – no prior offences - notation for same period as suspension because coursework for degree potentially completed before start of suspension - inappropriate to delay resumption of academic career beyond suspension - grade assignment of zero for course; two-year suspension; two-year notation on transcript; and report to Provost

Trial Division - s. B.i.1(a) of Code – forged documents – forged letters, forged Motor Vehicle Accident Report, false information and forged fax in support of false information – two courses – hearing not attended – hearing adjourned to locate Student and serve notice of hearing – guilty plea – Agreed Statement of Facts - credibility doubted and testimony unreliable - egregious and reprehensible actions – repeated lies to professors, forgery of documents and implication of third party – clear and calculating attempt to avoid full accountability - events a reaction to stress of learning about becoming a father - lies began before learning about becoming a father – inconsistencies between character and core values of University not made up by possibility of success in meeting acceptable academic threshold - University submission on penalty accepted - grade assignment of zero for two courses; recommendation that the Student be expelled as per s. C.ii.(b)(i) of Code; five-year suspension pending expulsion decision; and report to Provost

Trial Division - s. B.i.1(b) of Code – unauthorized aid – possession of formulae relevant to subject matter of exam – Agreed Statement of Facts – guilty plea – Joint Submission on Penalty – second academic offence – second offence occurred in term immediately following first offence – offence committed in honour system - offence discovered by chance – deterrent required – grade assignment of zero for course; two-year suspension; two-year notation on transcript; and report issued to Provost

Trial Division - s. B.i.3(a) of Code – forged academic records – forged transcript misrepresenting marks and GPA – Agreed Statement of Facts – guilty plea – repetition of offence unlikely due to period of anguish between commission of offence and hearing – no premeditation – scope of offence contained - extenuating circumstances influenced severity of sanction - University submission on penalty accepted - five-year suspension; five-year notation; and report to Provost

Trial Division - s. B.i.1(b) and s. B.ii of Code – unauthorized aid – allowed another student to copy from exam answers – Agreed Statement of Facts – guilty plea – identical answers – other student admitted to receiving assistance – extenuating fact of other student’s illness not helpful given honest options available – mitigating facts of guilty plea, expression of remorse, personal relationship with co-defendant, acceptance of appropriateness of sanctions – medical attention or deferral not sought – guilt not admitted at earliest opportunity – hearing three years after commission of offence - sufficient credits to graduate – Joint Submission on Penalty accepted – grade assignment of zero for course; two-year suspension; three-year notation; and report to Provost

Trial Division - s. B.i.1(b) and s. B.ii of Code – unauthorized aid – collaboration with another student during an exam – Agreed Statement of Facts – guilty plea – identical answers – other student admitted to providing assistance – extenuating fact of illness not helpful given honest options available – mitigating facts of guilty plea, expression of remorse, personal relationship with co-defendant, acceptance of appropriateness of sanctions – medical attention or deferral not sought – guilt not admitted at earliest opportunity – hearing three years after commission of offence - sufficient credits to graduate – Joint Submission on Penalty accepted – grade assignment of zero for course; two-year suspension; three-year notation; and report to Provost

Trial Division - s. B.i.3(a) of Code – forged academic record - attempted implication of academic advisor in act – hearing not attended – reasonable notice of hearing– see s. 6 (1) of Statutory Powers Procedures Act and s. C.ii.(a)4 of Code – finding of guilt – third party implicated made offence egregious and provided indication of character – probability of behaviour being repeated in absence of contrary evidence – not possible to gauge whether excuses were accurate in absence of evidence – prior academic offence - previous suspension meant nothing to Student - recommendation that the Student be expelled as per s. C.ii.(b)(i) of Code; permanent notation on transcript; and report to Provost

Trial Division - s. B.i.l(a) and s. B.i.3(a) of Code – forged documents - falsified document substituted for test after the fact – guilty plea to s. B.i.l(a) of Code – Agreed Statement of Facts - Joint Submission on Penalty – premeditated offence impacted significantly on integrity of University – possibility for rehabilitation – Joint Submission on Penalty accepted – grade assignment of zero for course; one-year suspension; one-year notation on transcript; and report to Provost

Trial Division - s. B.i.1(f) of Code – concoction – falsified research in conference abstract and podium presentation – guilty plea - Agreed Statement of Facts - conduct violated all University ethical research policies and guidelines – see Policy on Ethical Conduct in Research, s. 4.4 of Faculty of Medicine’s Principles and Responsibilities regarding Conduct of Research, Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans and School of Graduates Studies Student Guide on Ethical Conduct – general deterrence most important consideration – unfair and inappropriate to impose expulsion due to mitigating circumstances - reasonably held belief that second chance was provided by academic supervisor - Dean’s conclusions not supported by file - evidence of remorse and recognition of seriousness of conduct – five-year suspension; five-year notation on transcript; grade assignment of zero for course; and report to Provost

Trial Division – s. B.i.1(c), s. B.ii.1(a)(ii) and s. B.i.1(a) of Code – impersonation, omitting to report an offence and two forgeries – Student had another person impersonate him at academic examination – Student submitted falsified medical documents to University – finding of guilt – offences extremely serious but mitigating factors present: Student substantially improved academic performance in intervening period; charges surrounded short period of time; no previous convictions or further misconduct – efforts to do better academically and to seek help indicative of positive aspect of Student’s character –detrimental effect to University of conduct - five year suspension; corresponding notation on Student’s academic record for five year period; grade of zero; and publication by Provost of notice of decision and sanctions with the Student’s name withheld.

Trial Division – s. B.i.1(b) of Code – unauthorized aids – two examinations – hearing not attended – Student charges not responded to – reasonable notice of hearing – see Statutory Powers Procedure Act – unaware of possession of aid – appearance of cheat sheet and high degree of relevance – unauthorized aid copied into examination booklet – Student knew or ought to have known of possession of unauthorized aid – finding of guilt - prior academic offence – breach of trust evoking at least two year suspension and a suspension of three years or longer for repeat offences – see case of Mr. S.B. – pre–meditation and deceit – timing of offences – failure to engage in process – University submission on penalty accepted – grade assignment of zero in two courses; recommendation that the Student be expelled as per s. C.ii.(b)(i) of Code; and report to Provost

Trial Division – s. B.i.1(a) of Code – forged documents – altered mid–term and term test resubmitted – hearing not attended – charges not responded to – reasonable notice of hearing – see Policy on Official Correspondence with Students and Statutory Powers Procedure Act – finding of guilt – breach of trust evoking at least two year suspension – see case of Mr. S.B. – on-going campaign of deception – third party implicated and named – University Submission on Penalty accepted – grade assignment of zero for two courses; four-year suspension; six-year notation on transcript; and report to Provost

Trial Division – s. B.i.1(a) of Code – forged document – Letter of Permission for Visiting Student Admission Application – hearing not attended – reasonable notice of hearing – see Code and s.6(3)(b) of Statutory Powers Procedure Act – efforts to effect proper service not negated by failure to review emails or check ROSI mailing address – forgery confirmed by Professor – finding of guilt – prior academic offence – academic success – charges not responded to – recommendation that the Student be expelled as per s. C.ii.(b)(i) of Code; and permanent notation on academic record

Trial Division – charges under Code – plagiarism, forgery of documents and impersonation – course work and final examinations – Agreed Statement of Facts – guilty plea – depression and pressure exerted by family – cultural background made it difficult to seek help from University services – each case depends on its own facts – see Appendix “C” to Code – circumstances mitigated against recommending expulsion – grade assignment of zero for two courses; five-year suspension; ten-year notation on transcript; and report to Provost – ten-year suspension would have been imposed had authority to do so existed

Trial Division – s. B.i.1(d) and s. B.i.1(b) of Code – plagiarism and unauthorized aids – sold essays to other students – Agreed Statement of Facts – Student’s statement to the Campus Police – sworn affidavit from a buyer – case delayed for six months due to the lack cooperation from Student – guilty plea – finding of guilt based on agreed statement of facts – Tribunal adjourned for penalty phase – further delay of three months due to Student terminating his counsel – Student’s father’s testimony – receipts for prescriptions for medication; letters confirming employment and volunteer services – adverse finding on character – risk of re-offending – a “seller” in general is not a more significant player but engagement in an on-going enterprise is an aggravating factor – detriment to University as discussed in V.L. (Case No. 440) – Appendix “C” of the Code – evidence of previous offences – no basis to reduce penalty due to general deterrence effect being minimal – need for specific deterrence as Student has not displayed remorse – principle of consistency as discussed in Y. (Case No. 404) – Student completed courses and earned credits he would not have earned if not for the delay – five-year suspension commencing the date of the original hearing; seven-year notation on transcript; report to Provost